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NS4W
HACKATHON

Not Safe for the Weak

If you can build under pressure, think fast, and dream big - this is for you.

If not... this might hurt.

Build a real AI-powered prototype. That actually works.

Squad Registration

Roll in with your crew of 3 or 5. Build fast, break things, win big and take on the NS4W Hackathon together.

Solo Coder Registration

No squad? No problem - we got you. Just show up and
let us find you your
Squad. 

Not a Normoid Registration

Not coding but still curious? Observe the madness from the sidelines and soak in the energy.

Welcome to NS4W – Not Safe for the Weak Hackathon by SourceHive

A three-day, no-nonsense tech sprint where student developers, emerging engineers, and fearless coders come together to build something real… fast.

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This isn’t your average hackathon. Every team of five steps into a high-pressure, high-energy environment designed to mirror the real world: rapid iteration, constant version control, structured workflows, and one major requirement: your project must include a functional AI component.

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You’ll spend three intense days designing, building, testing, breaking, fixing, and finally demoing a working prototype that actually runs. With international mentors, cross-university collaboration, strict technical standards, and a USD 2,000 prize on the line, NS4W is where solid ideas turn into serious code.
 

Come ready to:

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  • Build at speed

  • Break things (and fix them)

  • Work with mentors

  • Ship an actual working prototype

  • Demo your build in front of industry minds
     

This is not your average hackathon.
This is a sprint built for people who create (not procrastinate).

Black Circular Speaker

What you can expect

USD 2,000
Cash Prize for the winning NS4W Hackathon Squad

Cross-University Collaboration

Achievement Certificates, because you boldly went where no bug survived

Meet developers, thinkers, and future co-founders

Access International Tech Mentors throughout the 3-day Hackathon

Walk away with an actual prototype.

Not for the Ordinary - A NS4W Hackathon by SourceHive

If you want a weekend of comfort, calm, and vibes, this isn’t the event. If you want a weekend of building, breaking, learning, shipping, laughing, panicking, and finally winning — you belong here.

 

Plus – we have snacks and unlimited caffeine!

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Come build something real. Test your limits. Become one with the Hive.

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