Build with DataHub: The Agent Hackathon — ₹18.9L Prize Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Build with DataHub: The Agent Hackathon — ₹18.9L Prize Pool — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I win at this hackathon?
The total prize pool is $20,500, which works out to roughly ₹18,86,000 at 92 INR per US dollar. The programme is listed with a headline value of up to ₹18.9L. The organisers have not published how that pool is split between winning places.
When does the hackathon run and what is the deadline?
The build window opens on July 6, 2026 and closes on August 10, 2026. Your project has to be submitted through Devpost by that closing date.
Who is eligible to take part?
Individual developers, students and teams are all eligible, and there are no geographic restrictions. Indian participants are welcome to enter. The hackathon is written for people with experience in machine learning, AI, DevOps or data engineering, but the rules do not set a formal qualification bar.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to enter?
No such condition appears in the published rules. Those requirements belong to Indian government startup schemes, whereas this is a global hackathon run by DataHub and open to individuals and teams everywhere.
Does the programme take equity in my project?
No. The awards are competition prizes drawn from a $20,500 pool rather than an investment, so participants are not asked to hand over a stake in what they build.
What kind of project should I build?
The brief is open-ended — you choose your own idea. The only direction given is that projects should be agent-based solutions built on DataHub, with machine learning/AI and DevOps named as the two focus themes.
Can I enter as a team, and how large can the team be?
Both individuals and teams are allowed to enter. The organisers have not specified a team size limit in the information available.
Is the hackathon online?
Yes, it is a virtual event, so you can take part from anywhere without travelling. All submissions are made through Devpost.
How do I apply?
Register on the official Devpost page at https://datahub.devpost.com/ and submit your project there before the August 10, 2026 deadline.
How will entries be judged?
The listing does not spell out the judging criteria. The organisers state that the judging criteria and the specific hackathon rules are detailed on the official hackathon page, so check the Devpost listing for the exact scoring approach.
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