Hacksocial 2026 is an online hackathon that invites participants from around the world to build technology solutions addressing social good challenges. Organised by Hacksocial, this competition encourages innovation in areas such as machine learning, AI, and open-ended problem-solving for positive social impact.
Who Should Apply
Open to developers, designers, students, and entrepreneurs globally. Teams and individuals are welcome. The hackathon is hosted on Devpost, making it accessible to a wide audience including Indian participants.
Tracks / Themes
The hackathon features an open-ended theme with a focus on social good. Participants are free to choose their own problem statement within this broad category. Machine learning and AI projects are particularly encouraged.
Format & Timeline
Hacksocial 2026 runs from August 1 to August 31, 2026 — a full month-long virtual competition. Participants can work at their own pace and submit their projects by the deadline. The competition is entirely online, with no physical venue. Judging criteria typically include innovation, impact, technical execution, and alignment with social good.
Prizes
The total prize pool is $2,500 (approximately ₹2,30,000 at the conversion rate of 92 INR per USD). Specific prize breakdown by rank is not provided.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility restrictions are mentioned. The hackathon is open to participants worldwide, including Indian teams and individuals. There is no stated team size constraint.
About the Organiser
Hacksocial is an organiser focused on social impact hackathons. The event is hosted on Devpost, a leading platform for online hackathons and coding competitions.
How to Apply
Registration is open via the Devpost page linked above. Participants must submit their projects by the deadline of August 31, 2026.
