ZeroBounce Hackathon 2023 [Prizes up to Rs. 5.7 Lakhs; Email validation; May 15-19]: Apply by May 19

Online registrations are open for the ZeroBounce Hackathon 2023. The last date for applications is May 19, 2023.

Event Type: EducationEvent

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Event Status: EventScheduled

Performer: Organization

Performer Name: ZeroBounce

Start Date: 2023-05-15 03:13

End Date: 2023-05-19 03:13

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Online registrations are open for the ZeroBounce Hackathon 2023. The last date for applications is May 19, 2023.

About ZeroBounce Hackathon 2023

Think you have what it takes to create the best, new, and unique ideas to improve email validation for everyone? Are you a developer with a passion for email deliverability and a drive for innovation? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! Join us for the Zerobounce Hackathon, where you can showcase your skills and share your solution for improving email validation.

Submission Requirements

Submissions to the Hackathon must meet the following requirements:

  • Include a Project built with the required developer tools and meets the above Project Requirements.
  • Include a text description that should explain the features and functionality of your Project.
  • Include a demonstration video of your Project. The video portion of the submission:
    • should include footage that shows the Project’s functioning.
    • must be uploaded to and made publicly visible on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video, or Youku, and a link to the video must be provided on the submission form on the Hackathon Website
    • must not include third-party trademarks, copyrighted music, or other material unless the Entrant has permission to use such material.
  • Include a URL to a code repository on GitHub or another code repository platform. If the code .repository is private, Entrant must provide access to the GitHub account @ZBHackathon.
  • Include a list of the APIs and Development tools used within the project.
  • Include potential further improvements to your Project if more time were permitted. 
  • Be the original work of the Entrants, be solely owned by the Entrants, and not violate the IP rights of any other person or entity.
  • Access must be provided to an Entrant’s working Project for judging and testing by providing a link to a website, functioning demo, or a test build as a zip archive. If Entrant’s website is private, Entrant must include login credentials in its testing instructions.
  • Multiple Submissions: An Entrant may submit more than one Submission, however, each Submission must be unique and substantially different from each of the Entrant’s other Submissions, as determined by the Sponsor and Devpost in their sole discretion.

Language Requirements: All Submission materials must be in English or, if not in English, the Entrant must provide an English translation of the demonstration video, text description, and testing instructions as well as all other materials submitted.

Judging Criteria

  • Accuracy
    Percentage of accurate detection of valid and invalid email addresses.
  • Speed
    The time it takes to validate one email address.

Submission

Interested Candidates can apply online by clicking here.

Prize

Prizes up to Rs. 5.7 lakhs/ $7,000.

  • Most accurate validation method

The most accurate validation methodology will be awarded a $3000 prize.

  •  Most innovative validation method

The most innovative idea in email validation will be awarded a $2000 prize.

  •  Fastest validation method

The solution that provides the fastest accurate validation output will be awarded a $2000 prize.

Timeline

PERIODBEGINSENDS
SubmissionsMay 19 at 11:45 pm EDTMay 21 at 12:00 pm EDT
JudgingMay 20 at 12:00am EDTMay 21 at 8:00 pm EDT
Winners AnnouncedMay 21 at 8:00pm EDT

Click here to view the official notification of the ZeroBounce Hackathon 2023.