Judges

Clear rubrics. Useful feedback. Fair demos.

HackLabify V1.0 judges evaluate working prototypes, team clarity, technical execution, product usefulness, and the path beyond the demo.

ENG

Engineering Judge

Reviews architecture, feasibility, code quality, security, and technical tradeoffs.

To be announced
PROD

Product Judge

Reviews problem clarity, user value, scope, adoption path, and demo narrative.

To be announced
VC

Startup Judge

Reviews market insight, business model, traction plan, and founder conviction.

To be announced
UX

Design Judge

Reviews usability, interface clarity, accessibility, and visual communication.

To be announced
30%Problem and impact

Is the problem real, specific, and meaningful?

25%Technical execution

Does the prototype work and make good engineering choices?

20%Product experience

Can a real user understand and use the solution?

15%Originality

Does the team bring a sharp or fresh approach?

10%Presentation

Can the team explain the build, demo, and next step clearly?