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Hackathon rule compliance checker

Create a tool that automatically verifies hackathon submissions against competition rules. Saves teams from accidental disqualifications.

Why now

With more virtual hackathons, automated rule-checking prevents wasted effort on invalid entries.

Who for
Hackathon organizers and participants
Business model
API licensing
Effort
A few weeks

Hackathon participants often misinterpret complex eligibility rules after hours of coding.

An API that ingests competition rules and submission materials, flagging potential violations via NLP.

Monetize through hackathon platforms integrating it as a premium feature for organizers.

MVP could be a simple text comparison tool for common rule patterns.

Challenge: Rules often require human judgment for edge cases.

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