Submission Process

:rocket: Final Submission Instructions

Submission Period: July 25 – August 12, 2025
To finalize your project submission for the OpenxAI Hack Node Australia Hackathon, make sure to complete both of the following:


:white_check_mark: 1. Submit via GitHub

Create a subfolder in the GitHub repository under your selected track’s HACKATHON-SUBMISSIONS folder.

In your folder’s README.md, include:

  • Project Name & Description
  • Your Full Name, University, and GitHub Username(s)
  • Link to Demo Video (2–5 minutes; unlisted YouTube or public TikTok/Instagram link)
  • Link to Social Media Post tagging @OpenxAINetwork
  • Any setup instructions needed to run the app

Then:

git add .
git commit -m "Add my project"
git push origin your-project-name

Finally, create a Pull Request (PR) to merge into main. In the PR description, include:

  • Your Project Name
  • The Track
  • A short summary

:white_check_mark: 2. Submit via BlockseBlock

Visit the Hack Node Submission Page and complete the following:

Page 1 – Project Basics

  • Select Project Status (Active, Inactive, or Hold)
  • Enter:
    • Project Name
    • Project Description
    • The Problem it Solves
    • Challenges Faced
    • Technologies Used (tag at least one)
    • Media & Links:
      • Project Presentation Link (e.g., GitHub repo or Notion doc)
      • GitHub Repository Link (same repo where your code is pushed)
      • Demo Video Link (same video from GitHub README)
      • Platform Selection (Web, Android, iOS, or MacOS)
      • Cover Image and Logo (required)
    • Optional: Upload additional photos or screenshots (up to 5)

Make sure the information in GitHub and BlockseBlock matches.


:loudspeaker: Bonus Visibility (Highly Encouraged)

  • Post your demo video or app teaser on X, Instagram, or TikTok, tagging @OpenxAINetwork
  • Share your project in the #app-showcase channel on Discord (OpenxAI Builders)

:trophy: Judging & Prizes

Submissions will be judged on:

  • Innovation
  • Technical Execution
  • User Experience
  • Impact

Winners announced August 15, 2025, via email, Discord, and social media.

:military_medal: Top Prizes:

  • :money_bag: Cash prizes for 3 top-tier apps
  • :wrench: Xnode One hardware for the Most Innovative App
  • :airplane: Top 10 apps: qualify for OpenxAI Global Accelerator → up to $100K investment + 1-month in-person incubation in Dubai
  • :technologist: Recruitment Opportunities: Junior AI Engineer, AI App Dev, and Software Engineer roles at OpenxAI/Openmesh

Discord Link