Dates

 

  • Submission Starts: January 20, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

  • Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

  • Judging Period: February 21 – February 26, 2026

  • Winners Announced: February 28, 2026

 

Eligibility

  • Age: Must be above the legal age of majority in your country of residence.

  • Location: Global participation is welcome (standard exceptions apply).

  • Teams: Individual builders or teams of up to 4 members.

 

Project and Submission Requirements

 

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

Prizes

 

Total Prize Pool: $10,000+

  • Grand Champion: $5,000 Cash + Global Feature + Mentor Session.

  • First Runner Up: $3,000 Cash + Tech Goodie Bag.

  • Second Runner Up: $1,500 Cash.

  • Best Student Project: $500 Cash + Internship Interview.

  • Community Choice: Exclusive DevDash 2026 Merchandise.

Judging Criteria

  1. Technical Complexity: Is the code efficient and well-architected?

  2. Originality: Does this solve a problem in a way we haven't seen before?

  3. User Experience (UX): Is the interface intuitive and visually professional?

  4. Impact: How effectively does the solution address the stated problem?