CTRL-V Hackathon

CTRL-V is an online hackathon focused on one mission: making access easier.

We believe technology should remove barriers, not create them. Whether it's access to education, healthcare, information, opportunities, communities, or essential services, there are still millions of people facing unnecessary obstacles every day.

Your challenge is to use AI and technology to build a solution that improves accessibility in any form.

Participants can create:

  • AI-powered applications
  • Websites and web platforms
  • Mobile apps
  • Developer tools
  • Educational technologies
  • Community-driven solutions
  • Accessibility-focused products
  • Any other innovative technology that helps people access what they need more easily

Whether you're a student, developer, designer, entrepreneur, or simply someone with an idea, CTRL-V is your opportunity to build something meaningful.

Why CTRL-V?

The name comes from one of the most powerful shortcuts in technology: Ctrl + V.

Just as Ctrl + V allows us to instantly transfer information, we challenge participants to create technologies that help people access opportunities, knowledge, and resources more efficiently.

Build. Innovate. Access.

Requirements

What to Build

Your project must:

✅ Address a real accessibility or access-related challenge

✅ Use technology as a core part of the solution

✅ Be created during the hackathon

✅ Include a working prototype, demo, or proof of concept

Required Submission Materials

  • Project Name
  • Short Project Description
  • Detailed Description
    Explain:
    • The problem you're solving
    • Why it matters
    • How your solution works
  • Demo Video
    We recommend keeping your video under 3 minutes. If your project needs more time to be clearly demonstrated, longer videos are allowed.
  • Technologies Used
  • Screenshots of your project optional
  • Project link optional
    GitHub repository, website, Figma prototype, app download, etc.

Judging Criteria

  • Impact
  • Innovation
  • Technical Implementation
  • User Experience
  • Presentation

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

6 non-cash prizes
First place - CTRL-V Champion
1 winner

Awarded to the project that demonstrates the strongest combination of impact, innovation, and technical excellence.

The winning team will receive:

A CTRL-V Winner Certificate
A personalized digital reward (custom-generated artwork, winner card, or similar exclusive digital collectible)
An opportunity to be featured in an interview on the CTRL-V website

Second place - Innovation Award
1 winner

Awarded to the most creative and original solution of the hackathon.

Includes:

Innovation Certificate
Personalized digital reward

Third place - Impact Award
1 winner

Awarded to the project with the greatest potential to improve access and remove barriers.

Includes:
Impact Certificate
Personalized digital reward

People's Choice Award
1 winner

Awarded to the project that receives the most votes from the CTRL-V community.

Includes:

People's Choice Certificate
Personalized digital reward

Participation Certificates
1,000 winners

All participants who submit an eligible project will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Mystery Award
1 winner

Coming soon!

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Anna Abramova

Ivan Zabila

Judging Criteria

  • Impact
    30% of the final score. How effectively does the project improve access or remove barriers? Does the solution address a meaningful problem? Can it positively impact its intended users?
  • Innovation
    25% of the final score. How original and creative is the idea? Does the project offer a unique approach or a fresh perspective on an existing challenge?
  • Technical Implementation
    25% of the final score. How well was the solution built? Evaluate the quality of the technology, engineering, AI integration, functionality, and overall execution.
  • User Experience
    10% of the final score. How easy and enjoyable is the solution to use? Consider usability, accessibility, design, and clarity.
  • Presentation
    10% of the final score. How effectively is the project communicated? Does the demo clearly explain the problem, solution, impact, and functionality?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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