LUMA Hackathon!
By LUMA
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Quick Answer
An online, beginner-friendly hackathon by joinluma, inviting global participants to build innovative projects with a $300 cash prize.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- LUMA
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 26 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by LUMA. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The LUMA Hackathon is an exciting online, open-ended competition organized by joinluma, designed to foster innovation and provide a platform for creators to build and showcase their projects. This hackathon encourages participants from all backgrounds to develop solutions, explore new technologies, and collaborate on impactful ideas.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is beginner-friendly and open to a global audience, including students, developers, designers, and anyone with an interest in technology and problem-solving. Both individual participants and teams are welcome to join, offering a flexible environment for all skill levels.
Tracks & Themes While the hackathon is open-ended, encouraging a wide range of creative projects, there is a particular emphasis on Machine Learning and AI-related solutions. Participants are free to explore any innovative idea, but those leveraging AI/ML technologies are highly encouraged.
Format & Timeline The LUMA Hackathon is a fully virtual event, running from April 5th to April 26th, 2026. Participants will have this period to develop and submit their projects online. The extended timeline allows for deeper exploration and refinement of ideas, culminating in a final submission by the deadline.
Prizes A cash prize of $300 will be awarded to the winning project. This prize aims to recognize outstanding innovation and execution within the hackathon.
Eligibility Open to participants globally, with no specific age or experience restrictions. The competition is designed to be inclusive and accessible to a diverse community of builders. There are no explicit team size requirements, allowing for solo or team participation.
How to Apply Registration and project submissions are handled through the official Devpost platform. The deadline for registration and project submission is April 26th, 2026. Interested participants should visit the application link to sign up and get started.
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Organizers
Organizer
LUMAPrizes & Awards
What You Get
A $300 cash prize will be awarded to the winning 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
