Dev Season of Code (DSOC) 2026 is a global, professional hackathon designed to encourage innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving through technology. The event brings together coders, professionals, and independent developers to build impactful solutions across software engineering, artificial intelligence, data, and emerging technologies.
DSOC focuses on practical implementation, open innovation, and hands-on learning, giving participants the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, receive expert feedback, and gain global recognition.
Whether you’re exploring new technologies or refining production-ready solutions, Dev Season of Code is a platform to learn by building.
For Jury and Sponsorship : devseasonofcode@gmail.com
What Makes Dev Season of Code Unique
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🌍 Global Participation – Open to developers worldwide
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💡 Project-Driven Learning – Emphasis on real, usable solutions
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👩⚖️ Experienced Jury Panel – Industry professionals and researchers
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📜 Official & Verifiable Certificates – Lifetime verification
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🤝 Community & Growth – Opportunities for future collaborations and events
Hackathon Themes
Participants may submit projects under one or more of the following themes:
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Software Development & Engineering
Web apps, mobile apps, APIs, system design, developer tools -
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
AI models, automation, NLP, computer vision, recommendation systems -
Data Science & Analytics
Data pipelines, analytics platforms, dashboards, insights generation -
Cybersecurity & Privacy
Secure systems, privacy-preserving tools, threat detection -
Healthcare & BioTech
Digital health, medical analytics, wellness platforms -
Sustainability & Climate Tech
Green tech, energy efficiency, climate impact solutions -
Business, Management & Productivity Tools
SaaS tools, workflow automation, ERP, decision systems -
Blockchain & FinTech
Decentralised systems, financial platforms, secure transactions
Requirements
Each team or individual submission must include:
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Project title and short description
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Problem statement and solution overview
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Technical implementation details
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Code repository link (GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket)
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Demo video or presentation (recommended)
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Tools, datasets, or frameworks used
Guidelines:
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Projects must be original and built during the hackathon
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Teams can be individual or up to 10 members
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Clearly mention any third-party libraries or APIs used
Prizes
First Place – Dev Season of Code Champion
Awarded to the most outstanding project of the hackathon.
Recognition includes:
Official Winner Certificate
Special recognition from the Jury Panel
Featured placement on the hackathon platform and official media channels
Premium Dev Season of Code Swag Kit
Recognition as the overall champion of Dev Season of Code 2026
Second Place – Runner-Up Award
Presented to a project demonstrating exceptional technical execution and creativity.
Recognition includes:
Runner-Up Certificate
Jury commendation for technical excellence
Highlighted listing on official platforms
Dev Season of Code Swag Kit
Third Place – Merit Award
Awarded to a high-quality project with strong innovation and implementation.
Recognition includes:
Merit Certificate
Organiser recognition
Dev Season of Code Swag Kit
Participation & Completion Recognition
We value the dedication and effort of every participant. All teams that submit eligible projects will receive:
Participation Certificate (official and verifiable)
Recognition for successfully completing Dev Season of Code 2026
Eligibility for future hackathons, challenges, and community initiatives
Access to post-event updates and resources
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
DSOC Professional Judges
Want to join the panel !! mail us: devseasonofcode@gmail.com
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
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Responsiveness
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Functionality
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Creativity & Uniqueness
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Design & Aesthetics
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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