About the challenge
We’re celebrating the release of Serverpod 3 with a global hackathon. Join developers from around the world to create your own digital assistant or automation tool using Flutter and Serverpod. Combine the power of Flutter’s front end with Serverpod’s Dart-based backend to craft your very own Flutter Butler that serves, automates, and delights.
Whether it’s an AI helper, a productivity app, or a creative automation, this hackathon is your chance to explore the full potential of the Flutter + Serverpod stack and celebrate the next evolution of Dart on the backend.
Get started
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Register on Devpost and review the rules.
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Install Serverpod and set up your Flutter + Serverpod project.
- Join our Discord server and find the hackathon channel for all communications.
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Build your Flutter Butler — an app that acts as your digital assistant or automation partner.
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Submit your project on Devpost with a short demo video and project description.
Need inspiration? Think beyond chatbots — your butler could manage schedules, automate workflows, fetch insights, or even run your smart home. The only limit is your imagination.
Free resources
After signing up, you’ll receive an email with everything you need to get started, including Serverpod Cloud credits to host your backend during the hackathon, Gemini API credits to power your AI features, and an invite to the Serverpod Discord, where you can connect with the team and get support throughout the hackathon.
Requirements
What to Build
Your project should be a Flutter app powered by Serverpod that functions as a personal assistant, automation, or helpful service — your very own Flutter Butler. It can be practical, fun, or experimental, but it should showcase how Flutter and Serverpod work together to create something useful.
Ideas include productivity tools, AI helpers, smart dashboards, or apps that automate daily routines. Be creative and build something that truly serves your users.
What to Submit
Each submission must include:
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A working project built with Serverpod and Flutter. Only new and original projects are allowed.
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A demo video (up to 3 minutes) showing the app in action.
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A project description explaining what your Flutter Butler does and how it was built.
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A link to your code repository (GitHub or similar). If the repository is not public, you will need to give read access to the viktor@serverpod.dev, alexander@serverpod.dev, and isak@serverpod.dev from Serverpod.
- To be eligible for the MVP Feedback Prize: Fill out this form.
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Optional: Screenshots, design mockups, or docs that help the judges understand your project.
Prizes
1st Place
Plus $2,500 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
2nd Place
Plus $2,000 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
3rd Place
Plus $1,500 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
4th Place
$1,500 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
5th Place
$1,500 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
Most Valuable Feedback
Plus $500 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
Popular Choice
$500 in Credits on Serverpod Cloud
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Viktor Lidholt
Serverpod
Alexander Sandor
Serverpod
Isak Dunér
Serverpod
Kali
Flutteristas
Simon Auer
Marqably
Andrii Kolodiazhnyi
Harman International
Hans Kokx
Hackberry
Abdallah Shaban
Flutter Team
Shree Bhagwat
Codeaamy
Kilian Schulte
Netlight/ Jaspr
Judging Criteria
- Innovation
How original or clever is the idea behind the Flutter Butler? - Technical Execution & User Experience
Is it technically sound, functional, and thoughtfully built? Is the app intuitive and polished? - Impact
Does the project meaningfully help users, improve workflows, or make life simpler in a tangible way?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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