Backblaze Generative Media Hackathon — ₹9.2L Prize Pool on Devpost — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a global, online hackathon run by Backblaze, a cloud storage company. Participants build applications for generative media that combine Backblaze B2 storage with the Genblaze platform. The competition is hosted on Devpost and runs from 22 June 2026 until submissions close on 3 August 2026.

The total prize pool is $10,000, which comes to roughly ₹9,20,000, and the program lists support of up to ₹9.2L. The organisers have not published how the pool is divided between the winning ranks, so the exact amount for each place is not specified.

Projects must be submitted by 3 August 2026. The build window opened on 22 June 2026, so participants have that whole period to work on their entry and can submit as soon as it is ready.

The hackathon is open to individuals and to teams anywhere in the world, with no geographic restrictions, and Indian participants are explicitly welcome. No age or affiliation limits are listed, and no particular professional background is mandatory — though experience with generative AI, media processing, cloud storage APIs, or creative coding is useful.

No. There is no registration fee, so participants can register and submit their project on Devpost at no cost.

No. DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not listed as entry criteria for this hackathon. It is open to all individuals and teams globally, so there is no stated need to be a registered or incorporated entity.

The theme is generative media, including areas such as music or art generation, voice skills, AI-driven content creation, and multimedia applications. Participants are encouraged to explore original use cases that bring Backblaze B2 together with generative AI models, and the application must make use of Backblaze B2.

Submissions are assessed on four criteria: creativity, technical implementation, how well Backblaze B2 is used, and overall impact. There are no published details on the number of judging rounds or on when results will be announced.

No. This is a competition with a prize pool rather than an investment program, so the awards are prizes and winners do not give up any equity or ownership stake in what they build.

Registration and project submission both happen on the official Devpost page at https://backblaze-generative-media.devpost.com/. There is no fee to register, and entries must be submitted before the 3 August 2026 deadline.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.