About the challenge
HackFest 2026 🚀 – Build. Innovate. Impact.
HackFest 2026 is an exciting innovation-driven hackathon designed to bring together passionate developers, designers, and problem-solvers to create impactful solutions for real-world challenges.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hacker, this event is your opportunity to:
- 💡 Turn ideas into real products
- 🤝 Collaborate with like-minded innovators
- 🏆 Compete for exciting prizes and recognition
- 🚀 Learn new technologies and tools
- Beginner-friendly & inclusive environment
- Real-world problem statements
- Mentorship support throughout the event
- Industry-relevant judging criteria
- Networking with peers and tech enthusiasts
Requirements
What to Build
- A working prototype (web app, mobile app, AI solution, etc.)
- Must align with the hackathon theme/problem statement
What to Submit
- Project Title & Description
- GitHub Repository Link
- Screenshots / Images of the project
- List of technologies used
- Team details
Prizes
Winners – HackFest 2026
Hive 65 RGB Gaming Keyboard (MLH Swag)
Certificate of Achievement
Winners – HackFest 2026
Hive 65 RGB Gaming Keyboard (MLH Swag)
Certificate of Achievement
Gemini API prize
Hive 65 RGB Gaming Keyboard (MLH Swag)
Certificate of Achievement
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Mohammed Munazir Ansari
Judging Criteria
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Scoring System
Innovation & Creativity — 25 points. Technical Implementation — 30 points. Impact & Practicality — 25 points. UI/UX Design — 20 points.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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