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
About SEED Hackathon 2025
Discover everything you need to know about this revolutionary event that's reshaping technology innovation.
Event Overview
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
2025
HACKATHON
2025
Phase
Phase
FINALE
Competition Awards & Recognition
Celebrate excellence with prestigious awards, substantial prizes, and life-changing opportunities for outstanding innovation.
George Washington University
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 University
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.
Winning Team
Cash Prize
Recognition & Opportunities
- Appreciation Letters from participating international universities
- Hamper from participating international universities
- Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
- Participation Certificate
Runner Up Team
Cash Prize
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 Team
Cash Prize
Recognition & Opportunities
- Appreciation Letters from participating international universities
- Hamper from participating international universities
- Application Fee Waivers to participating international universities
- Participation Certificate
Awards & Recognition
For Top Performers & All Participants
Top 30 Teams
- Appreciation Letters from International Universities
- Special Gift Hampers
- Application Fee Waivers
All Participants
- Participation Certificates
- Application Fee Waivers
- Alumni Network Access
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about participation, requirements, and the event format.
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
Contact Us
For any queries, please feel free to reach out to us!
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