Bidaya - Under The Surface (Prizes:100K USD In Virtual Cards)

Under the Surface: The best ideas aren't always obvious. Sometimes, they're just under the surface. Under the Surface is an online website development hackathon hosted as part of Hack Club's Bidaya initiative. Whether you're just getting started with web development or you've already built a few projects, this is your chance to challenge yourself, learn something new, and create a website you're proud of. This hackathon is about exploring ideas, solving problems, and having fun while building. You don't need a team—just your creativity and a willingness to learn. Eligibility: Open to high school students. Individual participation only (no teams). Beginners and experienced developers are all welcome. The Challenge: Design and build a website inspired by the hackathon theme. We want to see your creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills come together in a project that reflects your ideas. Allowed Technologies: Participants MUST use: React (JavaScript) HTML CSS Not Allowed: Other frontend frameworks (Vue, Angular, Svelte, etc.) Website builders (Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, WordPress, etc.) Projects created before the hackathon AI-generated websites with little or no original work Using AI tools for brainstorming, debugging, or learning is fine, but your final submission should represent your own work. Hackathon Format: Register on Unstop. Build your website during the hackathon and track your time spect using hackatime Push your code to a public GitHub repository. Deploy your website so it can be accessed online (e.g., GitHub Pages, Vercel, or Netlify). Submit your project before the deadline by providing: A link to your public GitHub repository. A live deployment link. Projects will then be reviewed by the judging panel. Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on: Creativity & Originality Design & User Experience ️Technical Implementation Impact & Purpose Overall Presentation Rules: This is an individual-only competition. All submitted work must be created during the hackathon and must be tracked with atleast 3 hours of time using hackatime Your submission must be an original website built using the allowed technologies. Plagiarism or submitting someone else's work will result in immediate disqualification. Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the event. Why Participate? Build an impressive portfolio project. Improve your web development skills. Challenge yourself with a real-world creative prompt. Receive a participation certificate. Win exciting prizes and recognition. Prize Eligibility As long as you meet the eligibility criteria — no AI, 3+ hours on Hackatime, React-based project — you walk away with a prize. Submission must be of reasonable quality — spending 3 hours on a single-page site with 3 words and basic design may not be eligible for any prizes.