ZDC Hackathon 2024 Category-wise Winners – Catalyst

ZDC Hackathon 2024 Category-wise Winners – Catalyst

Hey everyone!

After rigorous evaluation by our 14 expert judges, we’re beyond excited to announce that two incredible teams have won the Catalyst – Product Category award for their outstanding innovations!



Team 1: Raghavan P, Santhosh Kumar K, and Jayabalan AR

Team 2: Surendar M, Prabhakaran R and Saravanan T G

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Every year, we come together to celebrate coding, creativity, and groundbreaking ideas!

As we gear up for Hackathon 2025, we invite you to sharpen your skills and connect with like-minded developers by joining our vibrant community. Simply click ‘Join Now’ and fill out the form on the Zoho Developer Community website to get started!

While you're there, don’t miss out on upcoming opportunities—check out the Events section for details on future sessions and browse the Resources section for recordings of past events.

Wishing you all a fantastic year ahead! Join the celebration by dropping a congratulations message below, and let’s keep the innovation going!


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