EveryDev Build Hackathon Winter 2025

Ship an early-stage Build for AI developer workflows. 11 winners, $1,000 in prizes.

Opens Dec 10, 2025 · Closes Dec 22, 2025
US residents only · 18+ · 1 entry per person

How to enter

  1. 1

    Sign in to EveryDev.ai with GitHub or Google.

  2. 2

    Create or polish a Build that helps developers build with AI.

  3. 3

    Post your Build on EveryDev and check the "Hackathon" box to submit.

That's it — one Build per person for this hackathon.

Timeline

Mark your calendar for these important milestones.

OpensDec 10, 2025
ClosesDec 22, 2025
WinnersDec 23, 2025

Registration opens on Dec 10, 2025 and runs through Dec 22, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 23, 2025.

Closes in 19d 17h 54m

Prizes ($1,000 total)

Grand Prize
$500
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
8× Runners-Up
$25
Payout via PayPal, Venmo, or gift card. Note: This hackathon is for US-based developers, 18+, with one Build entry per person.

Judging & criteria

All 11 winners are selected by judges. We look for:

  • Creativity – interesting, thoughtful ideas
  • Originality – not just another wrapper
  • Usefulness to developers – does it actually help devs ship?

No fees to participate.

What to submit

A Build is an early-stage project for AI developer workflows—agents, plugins, dashboards, CLIs, evals, or anything that helps developers ship faster.

Built a prompt manager? An MCP server? A code review bot? A starter kit? If it helps developers build with AI and you can link a repo or live demo, it belongs here.

FAQ

Can I submit more than one project?+

No. It's one Build per person per hackathon.

How will I get my prize?+

We'll email winners and pay via PayPal/Venmo or gift card.

Do I need to be in the US?+

Yes. This hackathon is only open to US residents who are 18+.

See the official rules for full details.

Ready to hack?

Create an early-stage Build for AI developer workflows, then submit it and get it in front of other builders.

Official Hackathon Rules

Complete terms and conditions for the EveryDev Build Hackathon Winter 2025

1. Eligibility

  • Open to legal residents of the United States
  • Must be 18 years or older at the time of entry
  • Void where prohibited by law
  • Employees, contractors, or affiliates of EveryDev.ai may participate for fun but are not eligible to win prizes

2. How to Enter

  • Log in to EveryDev.ai with your GitHub or Google account
  • Create and post a Build (an early-stage project for AI developer workflows)
  • When posting, check the hackathon checkbox confirming eligibility and entry
  • Limit: one hackathon entry per user

3. Hackathon Period

  • Opens Dec 10, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC
  • Closes Dec 22, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC

4. Judging and Winners

  • This is a judged hackathon, not a sweepstakes
  • Builds are judged on creativity, originality, and usefulness to developers
  • Community engagement (stars, comments, discussion, etc.) may also be considered as a tiebreaker, but it's not required to win
  • Winners are chosen by EveryDev.ai at its sole discretion
  • Winners announced Dec 23, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC

5. Prizes

  • Total prize pool: $1,000 USD
  • Individual prizes will not exceed $500 USD
  • Prizes are distributed via PayPal, Venmo, or gift card

6. Notification and Delivery

  • Winners are notified via the email tied to their EveryDev.ai account
  • Winners must reply with their preferred payout method within 7 days
  • Prizes are sent within 14 days of confirmation

7. General Conditions

  • By entering, you agree to these rules and EveryDev.ai's decisions
  • Entries that violate community guidelines may be disqualified
  • Participation grants EveryDev.ai permission to use your username, entry, and likeness in promotions

8. Limitation of Liability

By entering, participants release EveryDev.ai and its partners from any liability arising from participation or prize acceptance.

9. Governing Law

This hackathon is governed by the laws of California, USA.

New to building with AI?

Not ready to submit a Build yet? Learn the basics and try small vibe-coding projects first.