Hackathon format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
GatewayHacks 2026 is an online software and AI hackathon running 1 September–2 October 2026 for students aged 13 and above in eligible countries.
Complete hackathon details
The authorized Devpost page says participants may compete individually or in teams of up to four and must submit projects by 1 October 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Projects address Accessibility & Health, Equity in Education or Open Impact. The current Devpost overview lists US$82,085 in cash prizes.
Eligibility requirements
Students aged 13+ from eligible countries may participate; companies and professional organizations are excluded. Individuals and teams of up to four are allowed.
Tips for this hackathon
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Read the rules, eligibility, judging criteria, required technologies and intellectual-property terms before forming your submission plan.
- Build a complementary team early and assign product, engineering, design, research and presentation responsibilities clearly.
- Optimize for the published judging rubric: demonstrate a real problem, working solution, measurable impact and a concise live demo.
- Prepare the repository, pitch deck, demo video and submission links before the final hours so upload or platform problems do not invalidate the entry.
- Check whether travel, finalist presentations, team-size limits or mandatory attendance apply before committing.
Verification notes
Authorized Devpost page confirms online dates, student eligibility, team size, submission deadline and cash-prize total.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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