Hack The Limit: Global Devpost Hackathon With ₹32,200 Prize Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Hack The Limit: Global Devpost Hackathon With ₹32,200 Prize Pool — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Hack The Limit?
It is a global hackathon that takes place entirely online and is hosted on Devpost. Developers, designers and creators from anywhere in the world can register, build a project during the competition window and upload it for consideration. It is a competition with cash prizes, not an incubator, accelerator or government scheme.
How much prize money is available?
The total prize pool is $350, which the listing equates to roughly ₹32,200 at a rate of 92 INR per US dollar. The listing does not publish a breakdown by rank, so there is no confirmed first, second or third place amount — the pool size is the only figure given.
Who is allowed to participate?
Entry is open to all, worldwide. There is no geographic restriction, and Indian participants are specifically welcome. You can take part as an individual or as part of a team, and no particular sector, funding stage or founder background is required.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to enter?
No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME (Udyam) registration appears anywhere in the entry requirements. Hack The Limit is an open online competition rather than a government-backed funding programme, so you can enter as an unregistered individual or a team without any formal entity.
What themes or tracks can I build for?
The hackathon is intentionally open-ended. Productivity and social good are suggested as focus areas, but entrants are free to choose their own problem statement, so you are not boxed into a fixed track. If your idea fits one of the suggested areas, that is a plus, but it is not a requirement.
When does the hackathon run and what is the submission deadline?
The competition window runs from June 18, 2026 to July 30, 2026. All submissions must be completed by the closing date, which is 30 July 2026. There is no later intake or second round mentioned in the listing.
Is there a limit on team size?
The listing does not state any minimum or maximum team size, so no restriction is published. Both solo entrants and groups appear to be accepted.
Does entering cost equity or a stake in my project?
No. This is a hackathon with cash prizes, and nothing in the listing indicates that equity, a shareholding or any convertible instrument is taken in return. Your project remains yours.
How are projects judged?
The listing does not detail the judging criteria, the evaluation rounds or the panel involved. If the specifics matter to you, check the official Devpost page for any updates published closer to the submission deadline.
How and where do I apply?
Registration and project submission both happen through the official Devpost page for the hackathon at https://hack-the-limit-1.devpost.com/. You register there and upload your project through the same listing before the deadline.
Who is eligible to apply for Hack The Limit: Global Devpost Hackathon With ₹32,200 Prize Pool?
Hack The Limit: Global Devpost Hackathon With ₹32,200 Prize Pool is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
How do I apply for Hack The Limit: Global Devpost Hackathon With ₹32,200 Prize Pool?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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