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Next Founders Hackathon

Run by Next Founders Hackathon (student organisation)

Deadline: 15 October 2026

OnlineOnlineSubmission period 16 Aug to 15 Oct 2026 as shown on Devpost; solo or teams of 1 to 5OpenMedium effort

About this opportunity

An online hackathon where you build the first version of a startup product, platform or tool that solves a real problem, then present it in a 5 minute video covering the problem, the build, a live demo and scalability. Teams of 1 to 5 are judged equally on technical execution, innovation and user experience, business and finance, and communication. Cash prizes of USD 150, 75 and 50 go to the top three teams.

Who can apply

Middle school, high school and college undergraduate students aged 13 to 22 currently enrolled in school anywhere. Teams of 1 to 5, or solo.

How to apply

Join on the Devpost page and submit a 5 minute video of your product by 5:00 pm EDT on 15 October 2026 (5:00 am on 16 October in Singapore). The video should cover the problem, the build, a live demo and how the project scales.

What you get

Prize money

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Next Founders Hackathon (student organisation). More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Middle school, high school and college undergraduate students aged 13 to 22 currently enrolled in school anywhere. Teams of 1 to 5, or solo.

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 15 October 2026.

Is it paid?+

Yes — the programme provides a stipend. See the organiser's site for exact figures.

How do I apply?+

Join on the Devpost page and submit a 5 minute video of your product by 5:00 pm EDT on 15 October 2026 (5:00 am on 16 October in Singapore).

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Last verified 2 October 2026·Updated 2 October 2026·Source