HACKHAZARDS '26 is one of the world’s largest community-run virtual hackathons, bringing together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe to build technology solutions that shape the future.
This is more than a hackathon. It is a global innovation ecosystem where ideas transform into startups, prototypes become real products, and talented builders connect with mentors, investors, and hiring companies.
From Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Cloud Platforms and Developer Tools, participants will collaborate to create impactful solutions addressing real-world challenges.
Whether you are a student, professional developer, startup founder, or first-time hacker, HACKHAZARDS provides the platform to learn, build, and showcase your innovation on a global stage.
Why Participate in HACKHAZARDS '26?HACKHAZARDS is designed to go beyond traditional hackathons by focusing on four core pillars.
LearningParticipants gain access to technical bootcamps, expert-led workshops, and hands-on sessions designed to improve their development skills and explore emerging technologies.
HackingJoin a global community of builders working together to create innovative products, prototypes, and platforms that solve real-world problems.
FundingTop projects will gain exposure to startup incubators, venture capital firms, and angel investors who are actively looking for the next big innovation.
HiringTechnology companies actively scout hackathons for talented developers. HACKHAZARDS provides participants the opportunity to showcase their work and connect with hiring teams.
HACKHAZARDS Community ImpactOur growing ecosystem continues to empower developers and innovators worldwide.
• 17,000+ hackers participated in previous editions
• 3,000+ project proposals submitted
• 780+ projects built
• 25+ countries represented
• 500+ cities and towns across India
• 1500+ institutions involved
• 200+ outreach partners
• 2M+ social media impressions
Community diversity:
• 35% women participants
• 35% first-time hackers
• 25% participants from rural communities
Participants can build projects across several technology domains.
Artificial IntelligenceMachine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and AI-powered applications.
Web3 & BlockchainDecentralized applications, smart contracts, DeFi platforms, and blockchain infrastructure.
Software EngineeringFull-stack applications, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and scalable platforms.
Opportunities for ParticipantsHACKHAZARDS offers far more than just prizes.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Win cash prizes and rewards
• Learn from experienced mentors and industry leaders
• Showcase projects to a global audience
• Connect with startup incubators and investors
• Get discovered by companies hiring developers
• Turn their hackathon project into a real startup
HACKHAZARDS is open to anyone worldwide.
You can participate if you are:
• A student
• A professional developer
• A designer or product builder
• A startup founder
• A first-time hacker eager to learn
Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to 4 members.
Join the Global Builder CommunityThousands of innovators are coming together to build technology that matters.
If you are passionate about solving real problems, learning new technologies, and connecting with builders from around the world, HACKHAZARDS '26 is the place to be.
Start building.
Start innovating.
Start shaping the future.
Requirements
To successfully submit your project for HACKHAZARDS '26, teams must provide the following:
Project DescriptionA clear description explaining your project, the problem it solves, and how your solution works.
Demo VideoA short demo video (recommended 2–3 minutes) showing your project in action. The video should explain the idea, features, and how the solution works.
Source CodeA public GitHub or GitLab repository containing the source code of your project.
Project PresentationScreenshots, architecture diagrams, or slides that explain the technical implementation of your project.
Live Demo (Optional but Recommended)A working prototype, deployed application, or hosted demo link.
Built WithList the technologies, frameworks, and tools used to build your project.
Team InformationNames and roles of all team members who contributed to the project.
Important Guidelines• All submissions must be created during the hackathon period.
• Projects must include a working prototype or proof of concept.
• Teams can submit only one project.
• Submissions must be completed before the official deadline.
• Plagiarized or previously submitted projects will be disqualified.
After the submission deadline, projects will be evaluated by a panel of industry judges based on:
• Innovation and originality
• Technical implementation
• Impact and usefulness
• Design and user experience
• Quality of the presentation and demo
Shortlisted teams may also be invited to present their projects during the final evaluation round.
Prizes
Grand Prize – 1st Place
Awarded to the team with the most innovative and impactful project demonstrating strong technical execution and real-world potential.
Second Place
Awarded to the team with an outstanding project that demonstrates creativity, strong implementation, and practical value.
Third Place
Awarded to the team that delivers a technically impressive solution with clear usability and innovation.
Fourth Place
Awarded to a team that shows strong problem-solving ability and technical design.Recognizing a promising project with creativity and strong execution.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Team HackHazards
Intreseted in Judging mail us your profile teamhackhazard@gmail.com
Lokesh Karanam
Staff Software Engineer / RR Donnelley
Siva Kumar Mudiyanur
Senior Business Intelligence Engineer / Amazon
Varun Misra
Director Technical Architect / Salesforce Inc
Jyoti Yadav
Sr Data Science Manager / Atlassian
Viacheslav Latypov
Senior Project Manager, PMO lead / Hercules Dynamics
Talha Cagatay ISIK
Senior Integration Engineer
Shishir Tewari
Senior Manager, Data Engineering / Procore Technologies
Sneha Malshetti
Senior Security Engineer / Ethos
Dinesh Jagadeesan
Engineering Manager
Srikanth Kavuri
Senior Software Development Engineer Test / SCDHHS
Jeet Nishit Mehta
Software Engineer / Netflix
Deepanjan Mukherjee
Director of Engineering / athenahealth Inc.
Akanksha Jangir
Lead Data Engineer / SymphonyAI
Ashish Ghatge
Robotics Software Engineer - Localization and Perception / Zupt, LLC
Ilia Nagovitsyn
Quantitative Researcher
Santosh Ramrao Patil
Senior Product Manager / Cisco Systems
Pearce Dolan
Head of Product / Deel
Suresh Kumar Thulasi Ram
Senior AI & Cloud Professional (Independent) / Hackathon Judge & Evaluator
Atul Khanna
Enterprise Support Manager / AWS
Ramandeep Aulakh
Sr. Director of Product / Visa
Raman Aulakh
Sr. Director, Product Management / Visa
Shri Lakshmi Rajagopal
Sr.Automation QA Engineer
SriHarsha Anand Pushkala
Director, Fraud Analytics / Atlanticus
Juan Pablo Peral Belmont
CEO & Founder / Nerdmask
Sameer Kankute
Founding Backend Engineer
Hao Jia
Founder & CEO & CTO / SynMind Inc
Vidit Jain
Data Scientist / Credit One Bank
Sanjoy Sarkar
Senior Vice President, Senior Director / First Citizens Bank
Manisha Konda
Senior Analyst / Walgreens
Patrick Blumenthal
VC / Ecosystem Ventures
Ravi Teja Reddy Mandala
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Ayush Raj Jha
Senior Software Engineer / Oracle
Debrath Banerjee
Senior Software Engineer
Pravin Barapatre
Software Engineering Manager
Pradyumna Kumar
Managing Delivery Architect / Capgemini America
Kamalakar Reddy Singi
Senior Software Engineer
Chandrayee Kumar
Lead Software Engineer
Vaibhav Jain
Senior Software Engineer
Jenil Shah
Software Development Manager
Vijaya Bhaskar Oggu
Principal Member of Technical Staff / Oracle America
Kush Patel
Enterprise Architect at Oracle America Inc
Venkata Krishna Bharadwaj Parasaram
Senior Project Manager/ Thermo Fisher
Chiranjeevulu Kasaram
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity
How unique and original is the idea? Does the project present a creative solution to a real-world problem or introduce a new approach to existing technology? -
Technical Implementation
How well was the project built from a technical perspective? Judges will evaluate the complexity, architecture, and quality of the code and technologies used. -
Impact & Practical Use
Does the project solve a meaningful problem? Judges will consider the potential real-world impact and usefulness of the solution. -
Design & User Experience
How intuitive and user-friendly is the project? Judges will evaluate the interface, usability, accessibility, and overall user experience. -
Presentation & Demo
How clearly does the team explain their project? Judges will evaluate the quality of the demo video, project explanation, and clarity of the idea.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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