DevHouse Global Hackathon 2026 is a global product-focused hackathon built for developers, designers, and builders who want to create real, usable products with real-world impact.

As part of the CortexX Global Hackathon Series 2026, DevHouse is designed to go beyond ideas and prototypes. Participants are encouraged to build end-to-end solutions, launch MVPs, and focus on delivering products that solve meaningful problems and can be used by actual users.

This hackathon emphasizes execution, usability, and product thinking. From SaaS platforms and developer tools to fintech applications and productivity solutions, DevHouse challenges participants to build scalable, practical, and high-quality products.

With a global prize pool of $5,000, participation from experienced industry judges, and opportunities for internships, mentorship, and potential pre-placement offers, DevHouse provides a pathway from idea to real-world opportunity.

Participants are encouraged to focus on user experience, performance, and product-market fit while building solutions across industries such as fintech, healthcare, education, enterprise tools, and consumer applications.

 

DevHouse Global Hackathon 2026 is open to students, professionals, and independent builders who are passionate about shipping real products and competing at a global level.

Requirements

All participants are required to submit a complete and functional product that demonstrates clear value, usability, and execution.

Each submission must include:

  • A working product or MVP that solves a real-world problem
  • A public GitHub repository with clean, well-structured, and documented code
  • A demo video of 2 to 3 minutes showcasing the product, features, and use case
  • A detailed project description including:
    • Problem statement and target users
    • Product features and value proposition
    • Technology stack used
    • System architecture overview

A live deployment link is strongly recommended, as products will be evaluated on usability and real-world readiness.

Projects must be original and built during the hackathon period. Previously developed or submitted projects are not allowed.

Submissions that demonstrate strong execution, usability, and real-world relevance will be evaluated more favorably.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$3,799 in prizes
DevHouse Grand Product Award
$2,000 in cash
1 winner

Awarded to the team that builds the most complete, impactful, and user-ready product. In addition to the cash prize, the winning team will receive mentorship opportunities, product feedback sessions with industry experts, and consideration for internships or potential pre-placement offers through partner networks.

Best Product Execution
$1,000 in cash
1 winner

Awarded to a team that demonstrates exceptional execution, product completeness, and strong user experience. Includes mentorship opportunities and potential internship consideration.

Most Innovative Product
$799 in cash
1 winner

Awarded to a product that introduces a unique idea or approach with strong potential for real-world impact.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judging Criteria

  • Product Idea and Innovation
    Evaluation of the originality and strength of the idea. Projects should solve a meaningful problem and present a clear, differentiated value proposition.
  • Execution and Completeness
    Assessment of how well the product is built and delivered. Strong submissions will demonstrate a functional, end-to-end product rather than an incomplete prototype.
  • User Experience and Design
    Evaluation of usability, interface design, and overall user experience. Products should be intuitive, accessible, and easy for users to understand and navigate.
  • Real-World Value and Impact
    Assessment of how effectively the product addresses real user needs. Projects should demonstrate practical relevance and potential for real-world adoption.
  • Technical Implementation
    Evaluation of the underlying technology, system architecture, and engineering quality. Efficient, scalable, and well-structured solutions will score higher.
  • Scalability and Feasibility
    Assessment of how well the product can scale and perform in real-world environments. Consideration is given to reliability, performance, and future growth potential.
  • Presentation and Clarity
    Evaluation of how clearly the product is communicated. This includes the demo video, documentation, and overall explanation of the problem and solution.

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