11 months ago

early access: vibe-a-thon (dec 27–29)

hi,

hope you're doing well.

 

we're hosting a new forty eight hour online hackathon called vibe a thon, happening from december 27 to 29. it's probably going to be the most creative, open-ended, and fun hackathon i've hosted so far.

 

since you've built with us before, i wanted to share the registration link with you before we announce it publicly. if you're planning to join, it would be great to have you back.

 

register here: https://vibe-a-thon.devpost.com

 

you can build anything you want — ai tools, micro apps, experiments, remixes, or anything you're curious about. the prize…

Read more

12 months ago

Don’t Miss Out! The Coolest Hackathon Is LIVE – GTA Maximally

Hey there,

This is it, one of the coolest hackathons of the year! Grand Tech Assembly: Maximally has just dropped, and you’ve gotta be part of it.

Whether you code, meme, mod, or just want to cause some creative chaos, this GTA-styled game jam is full of crazy ideas, wild experiments, and big prizes—all online, all for you.
From Nov 1-7, this is your chance to not only up your game, but to win it.

Why join?

  • Massive prize pool (plus wacky awards for fails, memes, and epic hacks)
  • Teams, solo, beginners, pros—everybody's welcome
  • No rules, just pure tech vibes…

Read more

about 1 year ago

i’m running a new hackathon this weekend

hey guys,

it’s rishul here, founder of maximally.

i’m running a new hackathon called CODEPOCALYPSE this weekend. it’s kind of an experiment i’m trying out. there are no rules, no themes, no prep. you can literally build anything you want.

the idea is simple:
if the internet was ending tomorrow, what would be the last thing you’d ship?

you can join solo or with a team of up to 4 people. you don’t need to be a hardcore coder. designers, beginners, tinkerers, or anyone who likes creating things are welcome.

you’ll get 48 hours to make something weird, funny, chaotic,…

Read more

about 1 year ago

The first hackathon of the Grand Indian Hackathon Season – are you in?

 

Register right now: https://codehypothesis.devpost.com

Code Hypothesis is the first hackathon of the Grand Indian Hackathon Season, happening Sept 28, 2025. It’s a 24-hour online event open to anyone, no matter your background.

Why you should register:

  • Every participant gets a certificate

  • Mentorship from industry professionals

  • Judges from Google, Meta, OpenAI and more

  • Global visibility through features and shoutouts

  • Networking with builders, students, and indie hackers worldwide

  • Chance to be part of the opening hackathon of the season

  • Opportunities for recommendation letters and referrals

  • Be featured in Maximally’s upcoming zines and media drops

  • Access to future hackathon tracks and perks…

Read more

about 1 year ago

We Need Your Help to Build This

 

Maximally Hack is a new open-source platform designed to make hackathons actually work for participants, judges, and organizers.

We already run some of India’s largest student hackathons, and every event shows us the same problems:

  • Participants struggle with team formation and submissions

  • Judges are stuck with messy spreadsheets and broken dashboards

  • Organizers need tools that don’t crash when 500 projects arrive at midnight

Maximally Hack is our answer. A Gen Z-first, AI-native hackathon hub built by hackers, for hackers. Our MVP will include event discovery, project submissions, judging dashboards, and organizer tools — with AI baked directly into the…

Read more

about 1 year ago

And the winner is...

The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the Maximally AI Shipathon gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.

Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

about 1 year ago

Important Guidelines: MakeX Sponsorship + Final Submissions

Hey builders,

First things first — a huge thanks to MakeX for sponsoring the entire prize pool of the Maximally AI Shipathon. They’re building a wild AI tool that turns plain English into real iOS apps, and their support is what makes this event possible.

Now, a few important updates for all participants:

 

  1. Final Project Submission
    Submit your finished project through the Final Submission Form. This is how we’ll contact you for prizes and results.

  2. Get Featured on Socials
    Want your build shown on our Instagram, LinkedIn, or other channels? Share your photos or videos via the Media…

Read more

about 1 year ago

Maximally AI Shipathon is now live (Read This)

The hackathon has officially started. You now have 48 hours to build, create, or experiment with AI. Submissions are due by September 1, 12:00 AM IST on Devpost.

What to do next:

  • Pick your track: Build with AI, Create with AI, or Experiment with AI

  • Start building your project (solo or with up to 4 teammates)

  • Join the Discord community for updates, support, and team formation: https://discord.gg/WmSXVzDYuq

Submission requirements:

  • A short write-up describing your project, why AI was used, and how it works

  • An optional demo video (maximum 2 minutes)

  • A working link or GitHub repository

Important: Once your project…

Read more