The Half Baked x Bolt Founder Hackathon Has Started
The hackathon is live. If you needed a reason to finally build that startup idea, this is it. You have 10 days to move from zero to a validated product. The clock is running.
Timeline
Start: Today (November 20, 2025)
Submission Deadline: November 30 at 11:59 PM PT
The Challenge
The requirement is direct: build a new project on the Bolt platform.
This is a real-world execution challenge. Judges want traction — sign-ups, leads, or paying customers. It’s not about a clever idea; it’s about concrete validation.
Prizes
Total prize pool: $15,000+
Best Product Winner — $7,500
For the strongest, most validated startup. Traction decides the winner.Best Product Runner-up — $2,500
Awarded to the second most validated product.Build in Public Award — $2,500
For generating notable public visibility and sharing your journey.Best Video Pitch Award — $2,500
A concise, high-impact pitch (max 3 minutes) demonstrating what you built and why it matters.
Hackathon Pack and Resources
Participants get access to:
- Hackathon Pack (rules, details, FAQ)
- 3 Months of Bolt Pro (discount code included)
- Zero-to-Validation Playbook
- Startup Idea Vault (100 ideas)
- Private Discord Community for support and collaboration
Build Something Real
This is a focused 10-day window to create something meaningful. Whether experienced or new, you can use this timeframe to produce a validated product with real potential.
View the NewsLetter:
https://halfbakednewsletter.notion.site/hackathonpack#2af8d2b9402b80ce81a9f046c5cceed9
Submit Your Entry:
https://hackathon.gethalfbaked.com/
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