Wait, aren’t you guys the ones from NextStep Hacks?
Indeed, yes we are! We created NextStep, and it was an instant success! Needless to say, many of us were inspired by the number of people that showed up!
About Us
Interested in learning more about us? Well, we’re here to:
- Educate those who need the help.
- Motivate you to become the best version of yourself.
- Inspire everyone with groundbreaking ideas you create!
HackAlphaX was founded in 2020 by a group of ambitious high school students who recognized the untapped potential in young minds and the need for hackathons that could inspire change, no matter your age. Driven by the belief that innovation knows no bounds, we are on a mission to empower students worldwide to harness the power of technology to create solutions that impact their communities and beyond.
Our Hackathon-
01 What is NextStep Hacks?
NextStep is an annual hackathon that occurs every year! Students from all over the world from the ages 13 - 21 participate in a global hackathon striving to achieve something for the betterment of society!
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02 When is the next NextStep Hacks?
This years NextStep Hacks is scheduled for 2025, with public voting and results announced at the end of the hackathon!
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03 How many people joined last year?
We had about 500 participants join us last year! We had a bunch of prizes, and a lot of workshops that everyone enjoyed! It ranged anywhere from Intro to JavaScript all the way to building a website!
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04 Who won last time?
We gave away prizes to a lot of projects last year! We had 3 overall best projects, and winners in many different categories! You can check out some of the past winners Here
Winners
What were the winning projects last hackathon?
Register for the 2025 Hackathon!
Register Now, and join a community of coders all working to create something for the betterment of your local communities!
NextStep Hacks 2025 will take place (coming soon), so sign up now!
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What is a hackathon?
You can think of a hackathon in two ways. A timed coding challenge, or a fun weekend-long virtual gathering where teams challenge themselves to learn and build unique and thoughtful applications for the greater good. We here prefer the second definition :)
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Isn't hacking illegal?
Yes, hacking is illegal! But hackathons aren't places where you hack. In the context of a hackathon, "hacking" is to work with a team and code together an amazing project (website/app/script/bot), not going into computers for unauthorized data!
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What if I don't know how to code?
As we said, hackathons are very beginner-friendly. We will have tons of workshops, mentors, and tutorials/references for you to learn from! The main goal of a hackathon is to learn something new and explore your passions, not specifically to win a prize (although prizes are super cool to win).
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Where will the links to workshops and ceremonies (opening/closing/awards) be posted?
Workshops will all be on our YouTube Channel! All of our ceremonies will also premiere on our YouTube Channel, so keep an eye out!
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Will we receive notifications and reminders for the timeline?
Yes you will! You can find these announcements and reminders in many places: On your Hacker Dashboard, an Announcement on Discord, or an email if you signed up for our mailing list.
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What do we need to submit?
To submit a web or app project, you will need: 1) A public repository on GitHub with all your code, 2) A presentation video (max 5 minutes) that talks about your project and includes a demo of it working, and 3) A fancy README file (you can use the sample that Devpost provides to get a headstart!). If you are submitting an idea, all you need is the README. Your entire project needs to be submitted on our Devpost before the deadline!
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I'm sold! What do I need to do before the hackathon begins?
First, you should register Here to get access to your hacker dashboard. Then, you should fill out as many of the specialized forms as you want! After that, go on to our Devpost and register there. Make sure to join our Discord too! Finally, find yourself an amazing team (but keep it to yourself - you only need to register as a team when submitting your project!)
Our Team
All of us take care of different things to ensure HackAlphaX and NextStep Hacks runs smoothly!
Aditya Kirubakaran
FounderExecutive Director
Hey everyone! I'm helping to make sure every component of this organization and our hackathons run as smooth as possible to give you the best experience! If you see me, don't hesitate to say hi!
Krishnan Shankar
Operations LeadTechnical Lead
Welcome! I mainly take care of operations during the hackathon, to make sure everything runs smoothly. I also manage everything technical, including this website!
Aaditya Mittal
Assistant DirectorHey everyone! I'm super excited to be joining and will help communicate between organizations and regional leads to help make sure this hackathon is a great experience for all of you!
Priyam Kabra
Outreach LeadHi, super stoked to join everyone! I'm helping spread the word about our annual hackathon events to schools and students across the nation! Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Ashwin Kirubakaran
Sponsorships LeadHi, thank you for joining us! I'm excited to be able to take on reaching out to sponsors with HackAlphaX to provide prizes and swag to our hackers!
Shalini Arthirajan
Education LeadHey there! I'm working to elevate our organization by bringing in educational events and coding workshops designed to level up your skills. Let's code and craft the future, one line at a time!
William Zhang
Financials LeadHi, thank you for joining us! I'm excited to be able to take on reaching out to sponsors with HackAlphaX to provide prizes and swag to our hackers!
Cailey Chin
Marketing LeadHello! I’m focused on getting the word out about our hackathons to people like you so everyone has an equal opportunity to win.
Mahesh Karthikeyan
Southwest Region DirectorHello! I am Mahesh, a high schooler interested in computer science and mathematics. I am excited to bring hackathons to a global community and create an impact on thousands of high school students.
Nathan He
Great Lakes Region DirectorHey there! I'm working to elevate our organization by bringing in educational events and coding workshops designed to level up your skills. Let's code and craft the future, one line at a time!
Jaiden Li
Northeast Region DirectorHi, I'm Jaiden, and I'm super excited to share this opportunity with people across the northeast! Through hackathons, I've been able to turn my passion for language learning and translation into software projects, and I'm excited to see what you'll create with your unique perspectives and interests!
Jefferson Lin
Northeast Region DirectorHi! I'm stoked to be all the northeast region member's direct method of communication with the executive team. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Aahana Jain
Southeast Region DirectorHey everyone! I'm your go-to person for everything in the Southeast region, and I make sure things run smoothly around here. If you need anything or just want to chat, don't hesitate to reach out.
Drishti Sethia
Southwest Region DirectorHey! I'm working on increasing visibility for this hackathon in the southwestern region.
Sponsor Us!
We greatly appreciate all of our sponsors, and we can't run NextStep Hacks without their support.
Sponsorship ProspectusBronze Sponsors
$100+donation
- Company Product Featured
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As a Participation Perk
For Prize Winners
- Feature on Devpost
- Permanent Feature on Website
Silver Sponsors
$250+donation
- Everything from Bronze
- Feature on Newsletter
- Feature during Opening Ceremony
Gold Sponsors
$500+donation
- Everything from Silver
- Larger logo on Website
- Feature on Newsletter
- Custom Prize Category
- Logo on T-Shirts
Diamond Sponsors
$1000+donation
- Everything from Gold
- Social Media Appreciation Posts
- Feature during Closing & Awards Ceremony
- Keynote Speaker during any Ceremony
Contact
If you want to ask us any questions, report any issues, or just have a good time, feel free to contact us by email or Discord! You can also use the contact form below to reach out to us. Happy Hacking!