About the challenge

Zero to Query is a virtual hackathon powered by LingoQL and Sub0, created to empower developers, founders, and builders to launch real-world products faster with modern cloud infrastructure and backend tooling.

Participants will build innovative applications, APIs, automation systems, SaaS products, and scalable services using the LingoQL ecosystem. The goal is not just to prototype ideas — but to create deployable, production-ready solutions with real business and user value.

Through our collaboration with HolyDigits101, a leading EdTech community reaching over 70,000 students across West Africa, this hackathon also aims to inspire the next generation of technical creators and startup founders across Africa.

Whether you are building a fintech tool, workflow automation system, real-time collaboration platform, or industry-specific SaaS solution, Zero to Query is your opportunity to go from idea to production with zero friction.

Get started

Getting started is simple:

1. Register for the hackathon on Devpost, and you'll receive an email with a link to sign up on LingoQL. Once you sign up, you'll get $20 in credits from LingoQL to build and deploy your hackathon project.
2. Join the official Discord community
3. Explore the LingoQL and Sub0 documentation
4. Form a team (up to 4 members) or participate solo
5. Start building during the official hacking period
6. Deploy your frontend on LingoQL and build your backend using Sub0
7. Submit your project before the deadline

Helpful Links:

• Website: LingoQL
• Backend Engine: Sub0
• Discord Community: Join Discord
• Twitter/X: @lingoqlhq

• Innovation & Creativity (25%)
  Originality of the idea, unique approach to solving a problem.
• Technical Implementation (30%)
  Code quality, proper use of LingoQL/Sub0 features, functionality.
• Practical Utility (25%)
  Real-world applicability, solves a genuine problem.
• Presentation & Demo (20%)
  Clear pitch, working demo, documentation quality.