Code Carnage is an online hackathon organised by HackFinity, offering a $10,000 prize pool for participants. The competition is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it accessible to students, early-career developers, and anyone interested in building innovative projects. The hackathon covers themes including Education and Machine Learning/AI, encouraging participants to create solutions that leverage technology for learning and intelligent systems.
Who Should Apply
This hackathon is open to individuals and teams from around the world, including Indian participants. It is particularly suited for beginners looking to gain hackathon experience, as well as experienced developers interested in AI/ML and education technology.
Format & Timeline
Code Carnage runs from July 18, 2026 to August 18, 2026, giving participants a full month to work on their projects. The competition is fully online, allowing remote participation from anywhere. Submissions are judged based on criteria typical of Devpost-hosted hackathons, including innovation, technical complexity, and impact.
Prizes
The total prize pool is $10,000 (approximately ₹9,20,000). Specific prize breakdown by rank is not provided in the raw data.
Eligibility
Open to all participants globally. No explicit restrictions on geography, team size, or experience level. The hackathon is beginner-friendly, so no prior hackathon experience is required.
About the Organiser
HackFinity is a hackathon organiser that runs online coding competitions and innovation challenges. They focus on creating accessible, inclusive events for developers worldwide.
How to Apply
Registration is open via the Devpost platform at the provided application link. Participants can register individually or as a team. The registration deadline is August 18, 2026.
