9 months ago
The Finale
Thank you all for participating in the World’s Largest Hackathon presented by Bolt!
Congratulations to all who built projects with Bolt.new! We were blown away by the incredible submissions and we are thrilled to announce the winners.
If you missed the Awards Ceremony, we just announced over 60 prizes live and recognized the incredible projects this global community built during the hackathon. There were guest speakers, judge highlights, and moments that showcase the power of creativity of this community! Watch it now
Without further ado, here are the top winners!
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9 months ago
Awards Ceremony is this Saturday, July 26th
The Finale is here! 
Join us Saturday, July 26th for the World’s Largest Hackathon Awards Ceremony, a 90-minute virtual celebration open to everyone.
We’re giving away $1M in prizes! We’ll be announcing over 60 prizes live and recognizing the incredible projects this global community built during the hackathon. Expect guest speakers, judge highlights, and moments that showcase the power of creativity of this community!
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 10am PT / 1pm ET
Location: YouTube Livestream Link
RSVP or Add to Calendar: Event page
Can’t make it live? No worries, the ceremony will be recorded and available to…
10 months ago
THANK YOU
Thank you all for participating in the World’s Largest Hackathon presented by Bolt!
It is amazing to see all of the creative projects built with Bolt.new. The team will be busy reviewing submissions over the next few weeks and we are already wowed by the creativity and effort. Congratulations on all of your hard work!
What’s next? Pencils down please. Do not make any changes to your submitted projects as it might impact your eligibility. You are more than welcome to clone your project and work on it from there.
The team and judges are busy reviewing projects until July…
10 months ago
Extended deadline to 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Due to the overwhelming traffic, some participants experienced a website slow down at the submission deadline.
We have extended the deadline until 3:30 PM Pacific Time to ensure everyone has access to submit. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you,
10 months ago
This is IT!
This is IT! Deadline Day Has Arrived! Today, Monday, June 30th, 2025, is the final countdown for the World's Largest Hackathon presented by Bolt. Time is of the essence! All submissions must be finalized and submitted by 2:00 pm PT sharp to be considered for the groundbreaking prizes and global recognition. This is your last chance to make history and showcase your innovative project built with Bolt.new. Don't miss this pivotal moment to join the record books!
Here is a complete video walkthrough of How to Submitting Your Project
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I share the credentials for…
10 months ago
Demo Video Tips
Three days remain to submit your project in the World's Largest Hackathon! Submissions close June 30th at 2pm PT.
Your submission video isn't just a showcase—it's your shot at history! Often the first thing judges see, it's your chance to truly stand out.
Here’s how to make your three minutes legendary:
- Make Every Second Count: This isn’t just any video. It’s your highlight reel in a global competition!
- Craft Your Pitch: Hit the essentials! Project requirements? Tools used? Problem solved? Solution unveiled? Include them all!
- Demonstrate Brilliance: Show judges how your project shines in real-world scenarios.
- Time-Saving Tip: Write out…
10 months ago
5 Days to Immortality! (Or at Least, World's Largest Hackathon Glory!)
That's right, record-breakers: Just FIVE days remain to submit your masterpiece to the World's Largest Hackathon! June 30th at 2pm PT marks the deadline for history-making.
Haven't started yet?! On your marks, get set, GO! (We've got your back with our submission form video if you need a walkthrough!) Double-check all teammates have joined—every name counts in the record books!
The Ultimate Submission checklist:
- Are you creating a NEW application primarily built with Bolt.new?
- Have you added the Built with Bolt badge to the publicly deployed version (see guidance here)?
- Have you recorded a project demo video? Is…
11 months ago
New Challenge
Exciting news for participants! A brand new challenge has just been announced, offering another opportunity to win big and enhance your project.
Startup Challenge: Use Supabase to prep your Bolt.new project to scale to millions!
Supercharge your Bolt.new project with Supabase so you can scale to millions. If you need more than a database, Supabase provides auth, storage, and more. Submit your project by adding the organization slug to your app and show us you’re building the next big thing.
To kick this off, watch the previous virtual workshop on demystifying the backend. Watch here
Get ready to…
11 months ago
Updated rules and posted Challenge Prizes!
Details are posted and the rules updated! Some highlights in changes are:
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Sponsor Challenges, Prizes and Resources are published! Take on these challenges to increase your potential prize pool! Each Challenge has $25,000 in USD and an Espresso Monitor up for grabs
- Make More Money Challenge: Use the RevenueCat mobile SDK and RevenueCat Paywall Builder to acquire subscribers in your mobile Bolt.new app.
- Custom Domain Challenge: Use Entri to get an IONOS Domain Name and publish your Bolt.new app on the domain.
- Blockchain Challenge: Build an app in Algorand where blockchain powers trustless payments, verifiable data, user-owned…
11 months ago
The event deets you’ve been waiting for.
With the hackathon just 8 DAYS AWAY, we are beyond excited to give you a little teaser about the prize pool, challenges, and builder pack.
But first, thank you to everyone who joined our livestream yesterday for some fresh hackathon knowledge. Missed it? Catch up by watching the recording here 
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Curious about the prize pool?
While the full list hasn't been revealed just yet, there’s so many awards to be given. Here’s an idea of what you can expect:
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1st Place ($100k): The most exceptional project of the hackathon. This winner knocked it out of the park across…
12 months ago
Did someone say rules?
Exciting news! The official rules for the World's Largest Hackathon presented by Bolt are now available. Explore the available details here:
Here are some highlights:
- Do not start building until May 30, 2025 (12:15 am PT)
- Your project and all submission elements are due before June 30, 2025 (2:00 pm PT)
- Access to additional resources to build your project will be provided via email to eligible participants after May 30, 2025 (12:15 am PT) and then within 3 business days of registration.
- Prize Structure and additional Challenges will be announced at a later date.
Be sure to review…