🗓️ Dates

  • Hackathon Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST

    • Build Sprint: 10:15 AM – 2:45 PM CST

    • Finalist Pitches: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM CST

    • Voting & Winner Announcement: 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM CST

🧑‍💻 Eligibility

  • Open to developers, designers, product thinkers, students, and startup founders globally.

  • Participants may join in-person at the Austin (TX) or Toronto (ON) locations, or virtually via Roam HQ.

  • Teams may consist of 1–4 people.

  • All participants must adhere to the Lovable Code of Conduct.

📦 Project & Submission Requirements 🔨 What to Build

  • Projects must be built entirely within the Lovable platform — external tools, hosting, or infrastructure are not allowed.

  • All code and assets must be created during the hackathon timeframe (10 AM – 2:45 PM CST).

📤 What to Submit (by 2:45 PM CST)

  1. Project Title & Description – Explain your concept clearly.

  2. Lovable Repo Link – Submit your completed project on Lovable.

  3. Team Info – List all team members and their roles.

  4. Demo Video (Optional but encouraged) – A short 1–2 minute walkthrough.

  5. Pitch Summary – Brief written pitch used for finalist judging.

🏆 Prizes
Award Details
🥇 Global Champion $10,000 USD cash prizeProduct Hunt launch supportFeatured blog article
🏅 Top 3 Finalists Stage time at Lovable Demo Day (SF or NY)Travel stipend TBD
🎉 All Finalists Feature in Lovable newsletter + priority entry to Shipped program
🙌 All Participants Free Lovable workspace (with discount code) for the 6-week season
🧠 Judging Criteria & Winner Selection 🌟 Judging Criteria:

  • Innovation: How original and creative is the idea?

  • Execution: How well is the project built and presented?

  • Impact: Does the solution solve a real problem or show potential?

  • Lovable Integration: How effectively is the Lovable platform used?

🏁 Finalist Selection:

  • Each chapter (Austin, Toronto, Virtual) will nominate 3 finalist teams (9 total).

  • Finalists deliver a 5-minute live pitch from 3:00–3:45 PM CST.

🗳️ Winner Selection:

  • A global community vote via Roam poll from 3:45–4:00 PM CST.

  • The project with the most votes wins the $10,000 grand prize.