Iris Hacks IV
By Iris Hacks
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Quick Answer
A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a $400 prize pool, open to participants worldwide.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹36,800
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Iris Hacks
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 9 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Iris Hacks. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Iris Hacks IV is an online hackathon organized by Iris Hacks, designed to be beginner-friendly and open-ended. Participants can work on any project they are passionate about, with a focus on machine learning and AI, though other themes are welcome.
Who Should Apply Open to individuals and teams of any size, from beginners to experienced hackers. The hackathon is beginner-friendly, making it a great entry point for those new to hackathons.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from August 8 to August 9, 2026. Participants build and submit their projects via Devpost. Judging criteria and specific timeline details are not provided in the raw data.
Prizes Total prize pool of $400 (approximately ₹36,800). No breakdown by rank is available.
Eligibility Open to participants worldwide. No geographic restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register via the Devpost page linked above. Registration deadline is August 9, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Iris Hacks
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹36,800
What You Get
Winners receive cash prizes and sponsor credits. 1st Place Overall gets $300 in Featherless credits plus a $250 cash prize, 2nd Place Overall receives $100 cash, and 3rd Place Overall receives $50 cash. The hackathon itself is free and online: over the two days participants get hands-on workshops in Python, AI/ML and web development, mentorship, teamwork, an opening ceremony, and Discord-based support. Submitting also makes you eligible for Devpost Achievements. Prizes are judged on innovation and originality, impact and relevance, presentation and communication, and execution and functionality.
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.
