Hack the Arts
By Hack the Arts
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Quick Answer
An open-ended online hackathon at the intersection of art and technology — ₹93,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹90,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Hack the Arts
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Hack the Arts. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Hack the Arts is an online hackathon that invites participants to create projects at the intersection of art and technology. Organised by the Hack the Arts team, this open-ended challenge encourages creative, design-forward submissions in any medium — from generative art and interactive installations to digital tools for artists.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams worldwide, including beginners. No prior hackathon experience required. The event is beginner-friendly and welcomes designers, developers, artists, and anyone interested in creative technology.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from July 1 to August 1, 2026 — a full month-long build period. All work is submitted online via Devpost. Judging criteria typically include creativity, technical execution, design quality, and relevance to the arts theme.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹93,000. Exact distribution across ranks is not specified.
Eligibility Open to participants globally. No geographic restrictions. Solo participants or teams welcome.
How to Apply Register via the official Devpost page linked above. Registration deadline is August 1, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Hack the Arts
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹90,000
What You Get
- Total prize pool of ₹93,000.
- Optional workshops, mentorship sessions and community events during the build period.
- Awards in five categories, including Best Overall Project and Best Beginner Project.
- 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.
