You’ve started something, now let’s test it!
Test the Thing: A No-Code Validation Challenge
You’ve built your first screens, mapped your flows, tested assumptions, now it’s time to take that momentum and share your no-code prototypes for prizes.
Competition submissions open 28th July (Closes 1st Sept)
Use Whatever Tools You Want - Seriously! No-code, low-code, AI, a Tally Form duct-taped to a Framer page, we don’t care. This isn’t about tech stacks. It’s about clarity of thought, creative execution, and getting feedback loops.
About the Competition 🛠️
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Because building is the fastest way to learn 🛠️ 📊 🖥️ ✨ 🏗️
Because it’s fun.
Because feedback is your fuel.
Because ideas are just potential. Execution is what makes them valuable. This is your excuse to stop planning and start testing.
Help grow a UNSW community of no-code builders.
Rumour is, there will be prizes. $$, bragging rights, exclusive coaching, maybe some free merch.
Participants retain all intellectual property generated as part of this workshop and competition by themselves and/or their group, where afforded in accordance with the UNSW IP Policy.
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While having attended the Start Something with No Code workshop will be a benefit, it is not a requirement. All UNSW students, researchers, staff and alumni are welcomed to join this competition.
Competition extended to our Liverpool Innovation Precinct Digital Makers participants.
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Workshops sessions completed.
24th Jul [online] Competition details to be announced.
11th Aug [in-person] community meet up and testing evening - 5pm, MCIC - opportunity to test and get feedback before you submit your comp entry.
1st Sep [online] Competition submissions due. Late submissions will not be judged.
18th Sep [in-person] Winners announced during our inaugural No-Code Community Day - 5pm MCIC
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Use anything no-code or low code. They can be one tool or a combination of a few.
Popular examples:
Miro
Figma
AI generated prototypes
Tally/Typeform (forms)
Airtable / Google Sheets (data)
Framer
Landing Page builders
Bubble/Webflow/Softr etc.
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Top 6 entries will demo their prototype live during the Community Day and Showcase on 18th Sept 2025 in a 3-min “Show-Tell-Ask” format.
Grand Prize:
$400 cash + exclusive 1:1 coaching sessions + be featured on our community socialsMost Chaotically Effective Stack Prize:
$300Said It Best Prize: $150
Sheer Hustle Prize: $150
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An idea that’s clearly explained inside your prototype
A build that’s made to test, not impress
Creative use of whatever tool helps you get to users fastest
Clarity of Problem & Audience
Have you clearly articulated the problem you’re solving and who it’s for? Is the insight specific and believable?
Testable Hypothesis
Does the prototype reflect a clear, testable assumption? Is it designed to learn something, not just look good?
Appropriateness of Execution
Did you choose the simplest, fastest, and most effective method to prototype (e.g., form, flow, UI, landing page)? Did you avoid overbuilding?
Creative Insight / Boldness
Did you take risks, try something unexpected, or lean into an interesting signal?
Bonus points:
Used a stack of tools cleverly (simple but effective)
Captured live data (e.g form responses, sign-ups, EoIs)
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Via online submission of 2 deliverables:
A live link to your prototype (can be within a landing page)
A 60-second video demo or walkthrough
Submission portal will be updated on this page on 28th July 2025.
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In person events will run in the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC).
UNSW Sydney, Hilmer Building E10
Ground Floor G22.Registration is required for the No-Code Community Day and Showcase. Registrations will open in late August.
