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Garuda Hacks is Southeast Asia's largest hackathon, with over 6000 total participants.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering young Indonesians with the skills and motivation to solve the country's most urgent issues. Despite their skill and ideas, many talented programmers lack the resources to succeed in the job market – as a result, we began our organization in 2020, launching our first hackathon online. Since then, we have hosted SEA's largest hackathons for five years consecutively and have helped thousands of students develop in both computer science and entrepreneurship.
Garuda Hacks by the numbers
Identity
Innovation
Garuda Hacks 6.0 challenges participants to build solutions that bring Indonesia's ideals closer to its lived reality. Whether through sustainability, cultural preservation, or civic engagement, this hackathon is about transforming narratives into tangible impact.
Sustainability
How can we align Indonesia's actions with its identity as a haven of natural resources and diversity? Build tech solutions that tackle environmental challenges.
Connecting Cultures
Indonesia thrives on diversity, yet divisions—geographic, digital, cultural, and social—persist. Through your projects, explore how technology can bridge cultures, empower underrepresented voices, and create inclusive spaces.
Education and Equity
Indonesia has one of the largest youth populations, yet quality education remains out of reach for many. Rural students often face a lack of trained teachers, learning resources, and even basic infrastructure. Build solutions that make education more accessible, inclusive, and adaptable to all communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
General
A hackathon is a 36-hour event where participants come together to build innovative solutions to real-world problems. Think of it as an invention marathon where you can turn your ideas into reality through technology.
Any student enrolled in a university or high school can participate. Whether you're studying computer science, design, business, or any other field - everyone is welcome! You must be at least 16 years old to participate.
No problem! Garuda Hacks welcomes beginners and provides mentorship throughout the event. We'll have workshops and mentors to help you learn. You can also contribute through design, business strategy, or presentation skills - hackathons are about more than just coding!
No, you don't need to have a team beforehand! While you can form a team of up to 4 people before the event, we'll have team formation activities at the start of the hackathon where you can meet other participants and form teams. You can also work solo if you prefer.
Yes! We have a total prize pool worth over Rp 50,000,000, including cash prizes, sponsor awards, and special category prizes. Specific prize details will be announced closer to the event.
Logistics
Garuda Hacks is completely free to participate! We provide meals, snacks, swag, and a great learning experience at no cost to participants. We believe innovation should be accessible to everyone.
The hackathon runs for 36 hours straight from July 24-26, 2025. While the hacking period is 36 hours, the full event includes opening ceremonies, workshops, networking sessions, judging, and closing ceremonies.
Yes! We offer travel reimbursements for participants coming from outside the Greater Jakarta area. The reimbursement amount varies based on your location. Details about reimbursement caps and requirements will be sent to accepted participants.
The event venue at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara will be open 24/7 during the hackathon. We provide designated resting areas with air mattresses and basic amenities. For participants who prefer hotels, we have partnerships with nearby hotels offering special rates.
Bring your laptop, charger, any personal hardware you want to use, toiletries, and a change of clothes. Don't forget your student ID! We'll provide meals, snacks, and basic hacking supplies.