Event closed / Our first online hackathon
Baby's First
Website.
The 48 hours are over and the results are in. Thank you to every builder who made the web a little more them.
Thank you for building.
17–19 October 2026 · India Standard Time
Solo or a squad of up to 3Your haX account is your live event workspace.
48 hours to make it realKickoff and code freeze: 17:17 IST sharp.
Early-web spirit, zero gatekeepingComplete beginners and veteran tinkerers build together.
Baby's development
milestones.
From the first hello to the final deployment. All times use India Standard Time (UTC+05:30).
Account & Sandbox Pass
Sign up, receive your unique haX builder reference, and unlock your workspace. Solo or squad.
Squad Roster Freeze
Form your playgroup of up to 3 builders or declare solo mode. Invite friends with private share links.
Kickoff: <hello world />
The secret challenge brief is revealed to everyone! Repos initialize, and 48 hours of building begins.
Live Deploy & Mobile Check
Push your first live URL, check how it feels on a phone screen, and squash those little early-build bugs.
Code Freeze & Graduation
Submit your public GitHub repo and deployed link before the crib gates close. Show the world what you made!
What's in your toybox?
Any web stack you love is welcome. Whether you prefer basic crayons or a supersonic rocket, bring the tools that make you feel curious.
Some surprises are
worth waiting for.
The full secret challenge brief drops at kickoff. Everyone starts with the exact same mystery brief and the same 48 cozy hours.
The kickoff brief
Scheduled for 17 October 2026 at 17:17 IST. Follow the organizers' live announcement channel for the official reveal.
Goodies for the
boldest builders.
$400 in total prizes celebrating delightful creative builds, inventive nostalgic mechanics, and thoughtful engineering.
🥇 1st Place
$160
Google AI credits, exclusive haX merchandise package, verified champion certificate, and a core engineering interview opportunity.
🥈 2nd Place
$120
AI credits, haX goodies bundle, and verified runner-up builder certificate.
🥉 3rd Place
$80
AI credits, haX community perks, and verified podium builder certificate.
🎁 4th Place
$40
AI credits, haX digital swag pack, and verified finalist builder certificate. Check the official Unstop event listing for prize guidelines.
Make it work.
Make it yours.
Four criteria guide the evaluation. Clean engineering and memorable early-web personality belong together.
Functionality & Polish
Working buttons, smooth interactions, and zero console errors.
Early-Web Soul
Capturing playful 90s/00s whimsy and distinct creative spirit.
Creativity & Surprises
Delightful Easter eggs, unexpected toys, and inventive ideas.
Clean Craft
Mobile responsiveness, fast rendering, and tidy clean code.
Bring a little
early-web whimsy.
Optional nostalgic side quests from the official event guide. Earn up to +13 bonus points by making your website playfully interactive.
Let visitors leave their mark and sign your wall
Old-school glitter or retro pointer motion
Vintage visitor odometer ticker
Satisfying audio clicks with a required mute switch
Glorious retro personality that adapts to any screen
Gentle rules for a
friendly build.
Build with wide-eyed curiosity. Ship responsibly. Let the working website tell your story.
Friendly Sandbox
Welcoming all skill levels — from someone writing their very first HTML tag to experienced engineers. Zero gatekeeping, pure encouragement.
Solo or Squad (Up to 3)
Build solo or share the fun with up to 2 friends in your team workspace. Each teammate joins with their own registered account.
Fresh Sprint Commits
Your project must be built during the 48-hour sprint. Public GitHub commit history during October 17–19 is required.
Fits in Tiny Hands
Embrace the whimsical early-web aesthetic, but make sure your website renders smoothly on mobile phones and tablets.
Paced Building
Take care of yourself! 48 hours is plenty of time when you focus on one delightfully creative idea rather than boiling the ocean.
Gentle on the Ears
Nostalgic sound effects and retro chimes are celebrated (+3 bonus points!), but always provide an easy-to-spot mute control.
Connecting builders
across campuses.
Eventopia is our official media partner for Baby's First Website, sharing the hackathon with student developers and tech communities across India.
Eventopia
Discover hackathons, campus tech fests, and student developer opportunities.
Before you build.
Have a question or looking for teammates? Join the community chat or share your thoughts in our journal discussion.
Join the discussionDoes creating an account register me for Baby's First Website?
Yes! Your platform account automatically receives an official Baby's First Website registration reference and unlocks your team workspace. An existing Unstop registration is a separate listing entry and is not imported automatically.
Can I build solo or with a team?
You can build solo or in a team of 2 to 3 members. Team captains can invite friends by email through the account dashboard, and teammates join by opening their private invitation link.
When can I submit my project?
The submission form opens on 17 October 2026 at 17:17 IST and closes on 19 October 2026 at 19:10 IST. Solo builders and team captains submit through their workspace. The server strictly enforces these times.
Do I need to know a specific framework?
No! Use whatever you are comfortable with: pure HTML, CSS and JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Astro, Tailwind, or any backend you like. Your deliverable is working software: a live demo and public GitHub repository.
Are AI coding tools allowed?
Yes! Modern AI coding tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor) are welcome. You remain the master architect responsible for the code you ship and explaining how your website works.
That’s a wrap.
Thank you to every builder. Watch the results, meet a few of the faces behind the builds, and open some of the standout projects.
▶ Watch the results videoBrowse the full leaderboard Faces behind the builds
Standout projects
