HoustonHacks2026
By HoustonHacks
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Quick Answer
An online hackathon with a $150 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- HoustonHacks
- Application deadline
- 59d — 31 Dec 2026
- Location
- International
About this competition
HoustonHacks2026 is an online hackathon hosted on Devpost. Participants compete to build innovative projects and win a cash prize of $150. The event is open to individuals and teams worldwide, with no geographic restrictions.
Who Should Apply Open to developers, designers, and innovators of all skill levels. Solo participants and teams are welcome.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is fully virtual, running on December 31, 2026. Participants can work from anywhere. Submissions are judged based on creativity, technical execution, and impact.
Prizes Total prize pool of $150.
Eligibility No specific eligibility restrictions mentioned. Open to global participants.
How to Apply Register via the Devpost page linked above. Registration deadline is December 31, 2026.
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What You Get
The prize is a straight cash award: the single first-place winner receives $150 in cash. Because this is a hackathon prize, there is no equity taken and no repayment required — the money is yours to keep and use as you see fit. The hackathon is fully online and open to participants worldwide, and submissions are judged on basic skill level. Beyond the cash prize, submitting your project can earn you Devpost achievements, which add a credential to your Devpost profile. No spending restrictions, tranches, or instalments are specified — the prize is awarded to one winning project.
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.
