Arbiter Hacks V1
By Arbiter
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Quick Answer
An online, beginner-friendly hackathon with a $300 prize pool, open to participants worldwide including India.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹27,600
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Arbiter
- Application deadline
- 13d — 15 Nov 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
Arbiter Hacks V1 is an online hackathon organised by Arbiter, designed to be beginner-friendly and open-ended. Participants can work on any project they choose, with a focus on Machine Learning and AI. The competition runs from September 14 to November 15, 2026, giving teams ample time to build and submit their projects.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to anyone, from students and early-career developers to experienced builders. It is especially welcoming to beginners looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is fully virtual, with no location requirement. Participants can work from anywhere. The submission deadline is November 15, 2026. Judging criteria are not specified in the raw data, but typical Devpost hackathons evaluate based on creativity, technical execution, and impact.
Prizes The total prize pool is $300 (approximately ₹27,600 at the conversion rate of 92 INR per USD). No breakdown by rank is provided.
Eligibility No specific eligibility restrictions are mentioned. The hackathon is open to all, including Indian participants. Individual or team participation is allowed; team size is not specified.
About the Organiser Arbiter is the organiser of this hackathon. No further details about the organisation are available from the raw data.
How to Apply Registration and submissions are handled through the Devpost platform. Interested participants should visit the official Devpost page linked above to register and submit their projects.
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Organizers
Organizer
Arbiter
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹27,600
What You Get
Cash prizes are split across two independently judged tracks — General and Theme (Rethinking Waste) — and you compete only within the track you pick. Each track pays $100 to 1st place and $50 to 2nd place, out of a total $300 pool. The prizes are cash awards, so no equity is taken and nothing has to be repaid. To win, your submission must include a public code repository (GitHub/GitLab or equivalent), a demo video of 2–3 minutes hosted on YouTube or Vimeo, and a written description; Theme Track entries must also explain the waste problem targeted and how success would be measured. Submitting may also earn Devpost Achievements.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
