Ship Impact, Not Just Code.
YC F25 founders, it’s time to prove what you’re really shipping. Forget commit counts. Nivara Catalyst scores your code by impact, complexity, and depth so progress finally has context.
The Why
Progress over noise
Too often, output is measured by commit volume. It should be measured by progress. The Nivara Catalyst Challenge uses your real GitHub activity and scores every commit on how much it moves the business forward, not how much you wrote.
The Challenge
YC F25 founders, on the clock
From November 12, 2025 to December 15, 2025, each developer’s Nivara Catalyst Score (NCS) accumulates as you ship meaningful work across connected repos.
Prize: The founder team of the top scoring individual receives round trip flights to Hawaii.
Why Join
Purpose built for founders
- No busywork. No fake tasks. Your code, scored intelligently.
- AI powered scoring. Evaluates impact, complexity, and risk with rationale.
- Exclusive cohort. YC F25 founders competing with peers.
- Real reward. Top team earns Hawaii.