Hackonomics 2027 — Online Hackathon on Education & Open Innovation — Frequently Asked Questions

It does not provide funding in the usual sense. Hackonomics 2027 is a competition, and what it awards are non-cash prizes rather than money. Five prizes are up for grabs, and the total value of the prize pool is currently listed as TBD.

No. Cash prizes are not offered. The awards are First Place, Second Place and Third Place (one winner each), plus a Design Award and a Technical Award (two winners each) for polished, accessible design and strong technical execution.

The hackathon is open to a global audience with no geographic restrictions, so you can enter from anywhere in the world. Both individuals and teams are welcome, and beginners are explicitly encouraged to take part — prior hackathon experience is not expected.

Registration closes on June 1, 2027. If you miss that date, you will not be able to sign up for the event, so it is worth registering on the official Devpost page well before the cut-off.

The competition officially kicks off on July 1, 2027, roughly a month after registrations close. Everything runs online, so there is no need to travel or be present at a physical venue.

Hackonomics 2027 runs a single 'Open Ended' theme, which means you are free to explore almost any area of interest. That said, the organisers place a particular emphasis on education, so ideas such as learning tools, educational platforms or new approaches to teaching and skill-building fit the brief especially well.

It is a fully virtual event. Participants join from wherever they are in the world, collaborate remotely, and submit their work through the Devpost platform. There is no on-site component and no travel requirement.

Beyond any award, participants gain the learning experience itself: new skills, a portfolio-ready project, networking with a community of like-minded innovators, and feedback from judges who work at companies including AWS, Adobe, Meta, Stripe, Chime and Samsung Electronics.

No. Hackonomics 2027 is structured as a competition rather than an investment, so the awards it hands out are non-cash prizes. There is no funding or equity arrangement attached to taking part.

Registration happens through the official Devpost page for the hackathon, at https://hackonomics27.devpost.com/. You can sign up there before the June 1, 2027 deadline.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Hackonomics 2027 — Online Hackathon on Education & Open Innovation, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

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