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Perimeter ZERO

Boston University & GW Engineering present
SEED Hackathon 2025

Step into the future of technology and innovation with SEED Hackathon 2025, where the brightest minds tackle global challenges under the theme Perimeter ZERO

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GW Exclusive Scholarship
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INR 2,00,000
Total Cash Prize
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Boston Exclusive Scholarship
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2-3 Team Size
Free Participation
Eligibility
BE/BTech/BSc – Final/Pre-Final

ME/MTech/MSc – 1st/2nd Year

Working Professionals

About SEED Hackathon 2025

Discover everything you need to know about this revolutionary event that's reshaping technology innovation.

Event Overview

Event Title: SEED Hackathon 2025

Theme: Perimeter ZERO

Event Date: 16th - 20th November 2025

Team Size: 2 - 3 Members

Participation Fee: Free

Eligibility: 1) Final Year & Pre-Final Year Students from BE / BTech / BSc / BCA Backgrounds
2) Second Year & First Year Students from ME / MTech / MSc / MCA Backgrounds
3) Working Professionals in Technical Roles & Profiles

Objective

The SEED Hackathon offers an immersive experience in solving real-world challenges faced by global systems. It replicates the fast-paced, innovative environment of technology startups, from ideation to prototype development. The event aims to develop entrepreneurial mindsets, improve problem-solving skills, and provide practical exposure to concepts like user research, product development, and market validation.

Event Description

The SEED Hackathon is a team-based innovation challenge organized by Boston University & GW Engineering. Using cutting-edge tools and real market data, participants will navigate dynamic challenges to create solutions that revolutionize digital, ecological, and physical systems. The event tests skills in coding, design thinking, business strategy, and collaboration, offering a realistic and engaging innovation experience open to students and professionals worldwide.

Join the Revolution

Secure your spot in the most innovative hackathon of 2025

What is Abstract Submission?

Abstract submission is the first step in the SEED Hackathon 2025. It should present a clear summary of your proposed solution, highlighting the problem you aim to solve, your innovative approach, and the potential impact of your idea. The abstract must be unique, non-plagiarized, and not AI-generated. Please ensure your submission does not exceed 1000 words. This helps our mentors understand your vision and provide valuable feedback throughout the competition.

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Three Transformative Challenges

Hackathon Problem Statements

Select from three world-class challenges that push the boundaries of technology and innovation. Each represents a critical opportunity to make your mark.

videocam
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psychology Digital Systems

Real-Time Deepfake Detection at Social Media Scale

Build a detection system that processes millions of videos per hour, catches deepfakes that have been compressed 10+ times, works on 5-second clips, identifies partially manipulated content (face swap but real audio), and adapts to new generation techniques daily—all while running at social media scale with <1% false positives.

public
02
eco Ecological Systems

Planetary-Scale Biodiversity Monitoring & Ecosystem Collapse Prediction

Build a system ingesting data from satellites, drones, camera traps, acoustic sensors, eDNA samplers, citizen scientists, and scientific literature to create a living model of Earth's biodiversity. Detect species automatically, track populations, predict ecosystem collapse, and recommend interventions—all while handling petabyte-scale streams, incomplete data, and species we haven't discovered yet.

security
03
shield Physical Systems

Autonomous Cyber Defense for Critical Infrastructure

Build an autonomous defense system that protects legacy infrastructure without modifying it. The system must understand industrial processes, detect cyber-physical attacks, respond without human intervention (attacks happen in milliseconds), maintain safety requirements, and work with systems from the 1970s—all while being unhackable itself.

Timeline for Hackatons

10th October
2025
SEED
HACKATHON
30th October
2025
Abstracts Deadline
16th to 19th November 2025
Mentorship
Phase
Abstract Submission Phase Start
1st October 2025
Prototyping
Phase
1st To 15th November 2025
HACKATHON
FINALE
20th November 2025

Competition Awards & Recognition

Celebrate excellence with prestigious awards, substantial prizes, and life-changing opportunities for outstanding innovation.

GW Scholarship

George Washington University

Scholarship Upto
75%

Scholarship Tiers

  • Winning Team: Scholarship of upto 75%*
  • Runner Up Team: Scholarship of upto 50%*
  • Eligibility: Fall 2026 Intake
  • CGPA Requirement: 3.5+ (Winner) / 3.4+ (Runner Up)

*Scholarship applies only to Tuition fees and does not cover any other expenses. Eligible only for winners that secure admission for Fall 2026 intake.

Boston Scholarship

Boston University

Scholarship Upto
50%

Scholarship Tiers

  • Winning Team: Scholarship of upto 50%*
  • Runner Up Team: Scholarship of upto 30%*
  • Eligibility: Fall 2026 Intake
  • CGPA Requirement: 3.6+ (Winner) / 3.5+ (Runner Up)

*Scholarship applies only to Tuition fees and does not cover any other expenses. Eligible only for winners that secure admission for Fall 2026 intake.

Winner
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Winning Team

INR 50,000

Cash Prize

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Recognition & Opportunities

  • Appreciation Letters from participating international universities
  • Hamper from participating international universities
  • Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
  • Participation Certificate
Runner Up
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Runner Up Team

INR 35,000

Cash Prize

workspace_premium Certificate

Recognition & Opportunities

  • Appreciation Letters from participating international universities
  • Hamper from participating international universities
  • Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
  • Participation Certificate
Second Runner Up
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Second Runner Up Team

INR 15,000

Cash Prize

workspace_premium Certificate

Recognition & Opportunities

  • Appreciation Letters from participating international universities
  • Hamper from participating international universities
  • Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
  • Participation Certificate
All Participants
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All Teams & Participants

Special Recognition & Certificates

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Recognition & Opportunities

  • Top 30 Teams: Appreciation Letters from participating international universities
  • Top 30 Teams: Hamper from participating international universities
  • Top 30 Teams: Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
  • All Participants: Participation Certificates
  • All Participants: Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
  • All Participants: Access to alumni network
  • All Participants: Job referral opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about participation, requirements, and the event format.

Not at all! While technical skills are helpful, we welcome participants from all backgrounds. Many successful projects focus on business models, design solutions, or creative problem-solving. We provide comprehensive mentorship and resources to help beginners get started with technical implementation. Our diverse judging criteria values innovation, impact, and presentation equally with technical execution.
The hackathon is open to:
1) Final Year & Pre-Final Year Students from BE / BTech / BSc / BCA Backgrounds
2) Second Year & First Year Students from ME / MTech / MSc / MCA Backgrounds
3) Working Professionals in Technical Roles & Profiles
You can participate solo or form teams of 2-3 members. We provide a Discord community and AI-powered matching platform where you can connect with other participants based on skills, interests, time zones, and complementary strengths. We also host pre-event networking sessions and icebreaker activities. Many successful cross-cultural teams are formed during these events.
We provide mentorship during the hackathon with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and technology professionals from leading companies and universities. Pre-event workshops cover technical skills, project planning, pitch development, and presentation techniques. Real-time support is available via Discord, video calls, and our dedicated help desk.
Participants gain invaluable experience in problem-solving, project management, and presentation skills that are highly valued by universities and employers. You'll receive official certificates for your portfolio, network with global peers and industry professionals, and potentially access scholarship and internship opportunities. Many participants use their projects in university applications, job interviews, and startup pitches. Our alumni network includes successful founders, tech leaders, and innovators.
We provide access to premium development tools including cloud computing credits, design software, collaboration platforms, and AI/ML APIs. Additionally, we offer educational datasets, market research reports, and access to our partner APIs for testing and development. All tools remain accessible for 3 months post-hackathon.

Contact Us

For any queries, please feel free to reach out to us!

email
Email

info@seedglobaleducation.com

phone
Phone

+91 7658 918 811