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Event recap10 February 2026 · 3 min read · Superteam Czech
Hackathon kickoff — scope and judging
A short recap of the kickoff session: how to scope a project that actually ships and survives judging.
The kickoff session focused on the two things that decide most hackathon outcomes: scope and judging.
Scope to ship
The teams that finish are the ones that cut hard. Pick the smallest version of your idea that is still demoable end to end.
Understand the judging
- Working demo beats slides
- Clear problem statement beats clever tech
- A short, honest README goes a long way
If you are entering the next hackathon, start from the hackathon resources and come to the prep sessions.