Earning Criteria

• Competitive Prototype Delivery
  • Produced one of the top-performing solutions in the BET Software Hackathon 2025, earning third place among 53 competing teams.
  • Their prototype demonstrated strong technical execution, creativity, and clear alignment with the FinTech challenge.
• Resilience Under Pressure
  • Successfully developed and delivered a functional prototype during the 36-hour live hackathon in Gather.town.
  • Maintained high-quality work despite tight timelines, unexpected challenges, and evolving requirements.
• Collaborative Team Effort
  • Demonstrated strong collaboration, communication, and adaptability throughout the event.
  • Worked cohesively across roles and incorporated mentor guidance effectively into their solution.
• Polished Final Presentation
  • Delivered a confident final demo that clearly showcased their solution’s functionality and purpose.
  • Provided thoughtful answers during Q&A, highlighting opportunities for further improvement and scalability.
• Consistent Participation and Commitment
  • Engaged actively across all stages of the hackathon, from assessments to the final build and demo.
  • Stood out from a national pool of 2,397 applicants and 160 finalists to secure a well-deserved third place.