GitLab Transcend Hackathon
By GitLab
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Quick Answer
A global online hackathon by GitLab with a $20,000 prize pool — open to developers, DevOps engineers, and AI enthusiasts worldwide.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- GitLab
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 24 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by GitLab. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
GitLab Transcend Hackathon is a global online hackathon organised by GitLab, inviting developers, DevOps engineers, and AI enthusiasts to build innovative solutions using GitLab's platform. With a total prize pool of $20,000, participants can compete individually or in teams to create projects that push the boundaries of productivity, DevOps, and machine learning.
Who Should Apply Open to developers, DevOps practitioners, AI/ML engineers, and tech enthusiasts from around the world. No geographic restrictions — Indian teams and individuals are welcome.
Tracks / Themes The hackathon focuses on three key areas: Machine Learning/AI, DevOps, and Productivity. Participants are encouraged to build tools, integrations, or workflows that enhance developer experience and operational efficiency.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from June 10 to June 24, 2026. Submissions are accepted via Devpost. Judging criteria include innovation, technical complexity, impact, and alignment with GitLab's ecosystem.
Prizes Total prize pool of $20,000 (approximately ₹18,00,000 INR). Specific prize breakdown by rank is not provided.
Eligibility Open to individuals and teams worldwide. No explicit team size restrictions mentioned. Participants must comply with GitLab's terms and Devpost's rules.
How to Apply Register and submit your project on the official Devpost page before the deadline on June 24, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
GitLab Inc. is a publicly traded software company, listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker GTLB, that describes itself as all-remote. It runs a licence programme for externally funded startups, a free programme for open-source projects, and a hackathon whose entries…
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What You Get
- A total prize pool of $20,000 cash.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
