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Zero to One Hackathon by Convex Vol 2

About the challenge

Participate in the Zero to One Hackathon Vol 2 by Convex to build your next startup idea and fullstack app with the backend that your app deserves. Designed for the modern web developer and startup founder, Convex handles everything in your backend that isn’t your application logic, letting you focus on building your app and talking with users. You can join as a solo developer and team up with others(max 4) to build an app that leverages Convex. With Convex, it’s easy to get started with our quick guides, and we encourage you to be creative: build a web app, an AI app, a new chat app, or create a game or mobile app in the app tracks below. If you have a startup idea, use the Zero to One Hackathon by Convex Vol 2 as your jumping-off point. We’re excited to see what you build! What You Get

Learn a faster way to build fullstack apps.
Improved Typescript skills
Gain experience building fullstack apps with Convex.
Connect with the Convex community.
A chance at $10,000 in cash prizes.

Getting Started

Check out our Hackathon Resources
Read through our Resources Page
Show and Tell: See live apps in the Convex Discord show & tell.
Convex is free for 1-2 member teams with a 20-project limit.
All support, clarifications, envelope-pushing, and humble-bragging will happen in the Convex Discord #hackathon channel.

Requirements

WHAT TO BUILDBuild a working app (web, mobile or desktop) using Convex. The app must use Convex Auth or one of the recommended Auth providers and other Convex features.

Best full-stack app that uses Convex (overall)
Best Startup Idea
Best use of AI with Convex in your app
Most Viral App on X or LinkedIn

Complete Hackathon MilestonesMilestone 1: Getting Started

Join Convex Discord #hackathon channel
Create your app idea and form your team (max 4).
Create your Convex Account
If you’re new to Convex, complete the Tour of Convex
Setup Convex Auth or one of the recommended Auth providers in your app

Milestone 2: Deploy Your App

Ensure your app runs locally.
Test your app (how to)
Deploy your app using one of the suggested options here.

Milestone 3: Share Your App

Share your app in the Convex Discord #show and tell channel.
Share your app via X or LinkedIn and mention Convex
Ask for user feedback in the #hackathon channel.
Submit your working app to judge when the submission period opens.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Provide a public URL of your working app.
Provide a public URL to your code repository for judging.
- If private, please share with wayne@convex.dev
Include a video (it should be 3 minutes long) demonstrating how your app works and the data in the Convex dashboard.
- Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or another server with a public URL.
- Judges will not be reviewing beyond 3 minutes.
Your complete submission form on Devpost before the final deadline.
Please check the Official Rules for full details.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$10,000 in prizes

Best fullstack app that uses Convex (overall)

•$4000 USD • The best working app that uses Convex features (e.g., auth, multiplayer, vector search, server functions, and real-time updates.) • 6 months of Convex Pro • Convex Swag • Social recognition by Convex • Stack post featuring the winning submission • Mentorship session with Convex founders • Option to participate in Convex For Startup Program

Best Startup Idea

•$3000 USD • The best startup idea built on Convex. • 6 months Convex Pro • Option to participate in Convex For Startup Program • Mentorship session with Convex founders • Convex Swag

Best use of AI with Convex in your app

• $1500 USD • The best AI app that uses Convex features. • 6 months of Convex Pro • Convex Swag

Most Viral App on X or LinkedIn

•$1500 USD • The best viral app during the hackathon. Viral apps are polished, well-designed, and shared on X or LinkedIn • 6 months of Convex Pro • Social recognition by Convex • Convex Swag

Judges

Jamie Turner Co-Founder / CEO at Convex

Anjana Vakil Independent Developer & Educator

Ian Macartney Developer Experience Engineer at Convex

Wayne Sutton Head of Community and Events at Convex

Shawn Erquhart Product Engineer

Tom Redman Head of DX at Convex

Sunny Rochiramani VP / Head of Engineering at Descript

Judging Criteria

Convex Use Your backend & client code follows Convex best practices. You show how you use Convex in your video submission.
It works Your app functions as intended without glaring bugs.
Startup Idea Does your app have the potential for growth and impact?
Technical Excellence Your codebase is well-tested & documented.
UI/UX Polish Your app is well-designed.
Product Creativity Your app idea is original.