What you can build

Participants are free to innovate across domains including:

Artificial Intelligence and LLM applications
Developer tools and infrastructure
Productivity and workflow automation
Cybersecurity and data privacy
Fintech, DeFi, and payments
Healthcare and MedTech
Smart cities and sustainability
EdTech and future of learning
Open innovation track for any high-impact solution

Projects may range from prototypes and proof-of-concepts to near-production systems. Both solo builders and teams are welcome.

Why participate

Opportunity to collaborate with a global talent pool
Access to experienced mentors and domain experts
Deep-dive problem statements that mirror real industry challenges
Resume-enhancing project experience and visibility to recruiters
Prizes, awards, and internship or mentorship opportunities with partners
Recognition on a global platform through Devpost

Evaluation criteria

Submissions will be judged on the following dimensions:

Originality and creativity of the idea
Technical complexity and implementation quality
Practical applicability and problem-solution fit
User experience and clarity of presentation
Scalability and long-term sustainability potential

Judges include industry leaders, startup founders, researchers, and senior technologists with significant experience evaluating innovation-driven projects.

Who should participate

Software developers
AI and data science practitioners
Designers and product thinkers
Entrepreneurs and startup teams
Students and early-career technologists
Anyone passionate about building solutions that matter

Whether you are participating in your first hackathon or have won multiple competitions, Nexora Hacks 2026 is designed to challenge and stretch your capabilities.

How it works

Register on Devpost
Form a team or participate individually
Attend optional mentor sessions and workshops
Build and submit your project before the deadline
Present your solution to the judging panel

Detailed timelines, prize structure, and submission requirements will be announced on the Devpost page. All communication will be conducted online, making the hackathon accessible worldwide.

Join us

If you enjoy building, experimenting, and pushing technological boundaries, Nexora Hacks 2026 is the place for you. This is your opportunity to transform ambitious ideas into working solutions and showcase your capabilities to a global audience.

We look forward to seeing what you build.

To be considered for evaluation, each team must complete all of the following requirements when submitting on Devpost:

1. Functional project

   • A working prototype, proof-of-concept, or minimum viable product

   • The project must be built during the Nexora Hacks 2026 hackathon period

   • Both software-only and hardware-integrated projects are allowed

2. Project description on Devpost
   Your Devpost submission must include:

   • clear problem statement and motivation

   • explanation of the solution and how it works

   • technologies, tools, APIs, or frameworks used

   • team member roles and contributions

   • future scope or roadmap (optional but encouraged)

3. Demonstration video

   • 2 to 5 minutes in length

   • must show the working project, not only slides

   • include a brief explanation of key features and user flow

   • upload to YouTube, Google Drive, or similar and include a public link

4. Source code or repository access

   • provide a link to GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent repository

   • include setup or run instructions in the README

   • repositories may be public or private; if private, share access with organizers upon request

5. Presentation material

   • slides or a one-page project brief in PDF or link format

   • should highlight problem, solution, architecture, and impact

6. Original work requirement

   • projects must be original work created during the hackathon

   • previously published or submitted projects are not eligible unless significantly enhanced; enhancements must be clearly explained

7. Team information

   • team size as per rules on the Devpost page

   • list of all contributors must be accurate

8. Track and category selection

   • select the most relevant track for your submission

   • projects are eligible for multiple prizes only where explicitly allowed

9. Compliance

   • submissions must comply with event rules, code of conduct, and Devpost terms

   • AI-generated content should disclose models or services used where relevant