Rules

Competition rules, guidelines, and requirements for National Vibe Coding Competition 2025

General Rules

Eligibility

  • • Open to Indonesian citizens and international participants
  • • Age requirement: 16 years and above
  • • Students, professionals, and enthusiasts are welcome
  • • Teams can consist of 1-5 members

Registration Requirements

  • • Complete registration form with accurate information
  • • Submit project proposal before the deadline
  • • Agree to terms and conditions
  • • Attend mandatory orientation session

Code of Conduct

  • • Respect all participants, mentors, and organizers
  • • Maintain professional behavior throughout the event
  • • No harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate conduct
  • • Follow venue and event facility rules

Competition Guidelines

Project Requirements

  • • Must integrate AI technology meaningfully
  • • Should address real-world problems or opportunities
  • • Demonstrate innovation and creativity
  • • Include working prototype or MVP
  • • Provide clear documentation and presentation

Technical Standards

  • • Code must be original and developed during the competition
  • • Use of open-source libraries and APIs is allowed
  • • Proper attribution for third-party resources
  • • Code should be well-structured and documented
  • • Demonstrate technical proficiency and best practices

Submission Guidelines

  • • Submit project files through designated platform
  • • Include source code, documentation, and demo video
  • • Provide clear project description and impact statement
  • • Meet all submission deadlines
  • • Ensure all team members are properly credited

Judging Criteria

Innovation (25%)

Originality of the solution, creative approach, and novel use of AI technology

Technical Excellence (25%)

Code quality, technical implementation, and effective use of AI tools

Impact & Relevance (20%)

Real-world applicability, problem-solving effectiveness, and potential impact

Presentation (15%)

Clear communication, effective demonstration, and professional presentation

Feasibility (15%)

Practical implementation, scalability, and business viability

Prizes & Rewards

Total Prize Pool

Rp 10,000,000

Indonesian Rupiah distributed among winners based on performance and ranking

Google Cloud Credits

US$ 5,000

Cloud infrastructure credits to help winners scale and deploy their projects

Additional Rewards

Recognition

Public acknowledgment and media coverage for winning projects

Networking

Access to industry experts, mentors, and potential investors

Mentorship

Continued guidance and support for project development

Prohibited Actions

Plagiarism

Copying or using others' work without proper attribution

Pre-existing Projects

Submitting projects developed before the competition period

External Assistance

Receiving help from non-team members during development

Inappropriate Content

Projects containing harmful, offensive, or illegal content

Violation of Terms

Breaking platform terms, API usage policies, or legal requirements

Disqualification & Appeals

Grounds for Disqualification

  • • Violation of competition rules
  • • Plagiarism or copyright infringement
  • • Inappropriate behavior or misconduct
  • • Failure to meet submission requirements
  • • Violation of code of conduct

Appeals Process

  • • Submit written appeal within 24 hours
  • • Include evidence and supporting documentation
  • • Appeals reviewed by independent committee
  • • Final decision communicated within 48 hours
  • • Committee decision is final and binding

Questions About Rules?

If you have questions about the competition rules or need clarification, please contact our support team.

Email: admin@xerpihan.id

Phone: +62 811 252 260 (Benny)

Response Time: Within 24 hours