Welcome to AI Buildathon!
This is an in-person hackathon where you build real projects using AI tools to turn your ideas into working products. While the event is conducted physically, all project submissions will be made online through the designated platform.
You do not need to be an expert coder. If you have an idea and the curiosity to build, this is your space to experiment, create, and learn by doing. This hackathon is beginner-friendly but focused on meaningful output. You are encouraged to think creatively, build something usable or fun, and make the most of AI tools available today. Keep it simple, think clearly, and build something you are proud of.
Start by forming a team of 2 to 3 members and joining the communication channels to stay updated. Once the theme is announced, focus on identifying a clear problem and planning a simple, achievable solution. Use AI tools to build quickly, aim for a working prototype, and prepare your submission along with a well-documented GitHub repository. If you get stuck, ask for help, iterate fast, and keep your project focused and practical.
Schedule
Day 1 (Tuesday 28 Apr 2026)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:00 AM | Arrival and Check-In |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Kickoff, Instructions and Theme Reveal |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Team Formation |
| 11:15 AM – 01:45 PM | Hackathon Begins |
| 01:45 – 02:30 PM | Lunch |
| 02:30 – 04:00 PM | Hackathon Continues |
| 04:00 PM | Day 1 Concludes and Check-Out |
| Evening/Night | Optional Remote Work |
Day 2 (Wednesday 29 Apr 2026)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:00 AM | Arrival and Check-In |
| 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Hackathon Continues |
| 12:30 PM | Initial Submission Deadline |
| 01:00 – 02:00 PM | Lunch |
| 02:00 – 04:00 PM | Project Presentations and Judging |
| ~04:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
Requirements
- Your code must be available in a public GitHub repository.
- Your repository must remain public after the event to stay eligible for prizes. If they are made private, new winners may be selected.
- You must complete all registration steps on Devpost.
- Your team details and submission must be accurate and complete.
- All work must be done during the hackathon. Prior projects are not allowed.
- You cannot submit the same project to multiple hackathons.
- Teams must consist of 2 to 3 members. Solo participation is not allowed.
- You must be able to clearly explain your project, how it works and what you learned.
- Low-effort or spam-like projects will not be considered for judging.
Prizes
First Place
Prize Money, GitHub T-Shirts, GitHub Copilot Lapel Pins, Featherless credits worth $300, Stickers, Certificate of Achievement
2nd Place
Prize Money, GitHub Copilot Lapel Pins, Featherless credits worth $150, Stickers, Certificate of Achievement
3rd Place
Prize Money, GitHub Copilot Lapel Pins, Stickers, Featherless credits worth $75, Certificate of Achievement
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
TBD
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Is the idea interesting, fun, or unique? Does it stand out from common or repetitive solutions? -
Technology
How technically impressive was the project? Was the technical problem the team tackled difficult? Did it use a particularly clever technique or did it use many different components? Did the technology involved make you go "Wow"? -
Adherence to Theme
How well does the project align with the event's theme? Does it implement that theme fully or just partially? and intent of the hackathon? -
Usability
Is the project actually useful or usable? Does it solve a real problem or create a meaningful experience? -
Learning
Did the team stretch themselves? Did they try to learn something new? -
Completion
Does the project work? Did the team achieve everything they wanted?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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