Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity
Beginner-friendly online hackathon with a $10,000 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.
- Funding amount
- ₹9.2L (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- 18 Aug 2026
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Code Carnage is an online hackathon organised by HackFinity, offering a prize pool of $10,000 (approximately ₹9,20,000). The competition is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it accessible to students, early-career developers, and anyone interested in building innovative projects. The hackathon focuses on themes of Education and Machine Learning/AI, encouraging participants to create solutions that leverage technology for learning and intelligent systems.
The hackathon runs from July 18, 2026 to August 18, 2026, giving participants a full month to develop and submit their projects. The competition is fully online, allowing remote participation from anywhere in the world. Submissions are judged based on criteria typical of Devpost-hosted hackathons, including innovation, technical complexity, and impact.
HackFinity is a hackathon organiser that runs online coding competitions and innovation challenges, aiming to create accessible and inclusive events for developers worldwide.
Highlights
- Prize pool of $10,000 (approx ₹9,20,000)
- Open to global participants, including Indian teams
- Beginner-friendly, no prior hackathon experience required
- Themes: Education and Machine Learning/AI
- Fully online, runs from July 18, 2026 to August 18, 2026
- Hosted on Devpost platform
Who can apply
Open to all participants globally. No restrictions on geography, team size, or experience level. The hackathon is beginner-friendly, so no prior hackathon experience is required.
Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Applications for Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity are open and the current deadline is 18 Aug 2026. Applications are closing soon, so prepare your documents early. Deadlines can change — always reconfirm on the official source before submitting.
What the funding covers
The total prize pool is $10,000 (approximately ₹9,20,000). The specific prize breakdown by rank is not provided.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹9.2L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding is offered?
The total prize pool is $10,000, which is approximately ₹9,20,000. The distribution of prizes by rank is not specified.
What is the application deadline?
The registration deadline is August 18, 2026. The hackathon runs from July 18, 2026 to August 18, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
The hackathon is open to all participants globally, with no explicit restrictions on geography, team size, or experience level. It is beginner-friendly, so no prior hackathon experience is required.
Is the hackathon open to Indian participants?
Yes, the hackathon is open to participants from around the world, including Indian teams.
What are the themes of the hackathon?
The hackathon focuses on two themes: Education and Machine Learning/AI. Participants are encouraged to create projects that use technology for learning or intelligent systems.
Do I need to be an experienced developer to participate?
No, the hackathon is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it accessible to students, early-career developers, and anyone interested in building innovative projects. No prior hackathon experience is required.
Is the hackathon held online or in-person?
The hackathon is fully online, allowing remote participation from anywhere.
How do I apply?
Registration is done through the Devpost platform at the provided application link. You can register individually or as a team.
What is the duration of the hackathon?
The hackathon runs for one month, from July 18, 2026 to August 18, 2026.
Does Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity take equity?
No. Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity is competition and is non-dilutive — the provider does not take an equity stake in your startup.
Is DPIIT recognition required for Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Code Carnage — $10K Online Hackathon by HackFinity, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
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