DEMOKHE Hackathon — HacKSU's Global Virtual Event on AI, IoT & Education — Frequently Asked Questions

DEMOKHE is an online hackathon run by HacKSU. Participants spend a single day building a technology project around one of three themes — Education, the Internet of Things, or Machine Learning and AI — and submit it through the Devpost platform.

The event is open to students, developers and innovators worldwide, with no residency, nationality or age restrictions stated. You simply need an interest in technology and problem-solving, and you must agree to follow the Devpost code of conduct.

The hackathon runs on 24 March 2030. It is a single-day event, so all project submissions are due by the end of that day. Registration on Devpost also closes on the same date.

It is entirely virtual. There is no physical venue and no travel required — participants compete from wherever they are, and all registration and project submission happens online through Devpost.

You can choose from three tracks: Education, Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence. Projects are expected to address real-world problems within whichever domain you pick.

No. There is no cash prize pool for this hackathon. Instead, participants come away with hands-on experience, networking opportunities, a project they can add to their portfolio, and recognition for standout solutions.

A specific team size is not mentioned in the programme details, and solo entries are allowed. That said, participants are encouraged to collaborate and form teams to tackle the challenges together.

No. DEMOKHE is open to a global audience, and the organisers mention no age limit and no residency requirement. Anyone anywhere can register as long as they follow the Devpost code of conduct.

Registration happens through the official Devpost page at https://demokhe.devpost.com/. Sign up there before 24 March 2030, and use the same platform to submit your finished project by the end of the event day.

All participants are expected to abide by the Devpost code of conduct. Since the event is a one-day sprint, you should plan your build so that your project is ready to submit before the day closes.

No. DEMOKHE Hackathon — HacKSU's Global Virtual Event on AI, IoT & Education is competition and is non-dilutive — the provider does not take an equity stake in your startup.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for DEMOKHE Hackathon — HacKSU's Global Virtual Event on AI, IoT & Education, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.