Hacksocial 2026 — Social Good Hackathon, $2,500 (₹2.3L) Prize Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Hacksocial 2026 — Social Good Hackathon, $2,500 (₹2.3L) Prize Pool — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Hacksocial 2026?
It is an online hackathon centred on building technology for social good. Hacksocial organises it and Devpost hosts it, and the 2026 edition runs across the whole of August. Participants choose their own social-impact problem, build a project around it during the month, and submit it before the closing date.
How much can I win?
The organisers have put up a total prize pool of $2,500, which works out to roughly ₹2,30,000 at the conversion rate of 92 INR per US dollar. A breakdown showing how much each winner or rank receives has not been published.
When does Hacksocial 2026 take place, and when do I have to submit?
It begins on August 1, 2026 and closes on August 31, 2026. That closing date doubles as the project submission deadline, so everything needs to be in by then.
Who is eligible to take part?
Anyone. The hackathon is open to participants worldwide, so Indian individuals and Indian teams enter on exactly the same footing as everyone else. No restrictions on who may apply have been listed, and the event is pitched at developers, designers, students and entrepreneurs.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to enter?
No. Nothing in the rules calls for DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or even an incorporated company. It is an open hackathon, and the practical steps are simply registering on the Devpost page and submitting a project before the deadline.
Does the programme take equity in my project?
No. Hacksocial 2026 is a competition offering cash prizes rather than an investor, so there is no equity stake, no repayment and no revenue share involved.
What kind of project should I build?
The theme is open-ended with a social-good focus, so you decide the problem. Projects using machine learning or artificial intelligence are particularly encouraged, though you are not confined to those areas.
How are projects judged?
Evaluation turns on four things: how innovative the project is, the impact it could have, how well it is technically executed, and how clearly it fits the social-good theme. With no physical venue, judging happens remotely on the Devpost submissions.
Is there a limit on team size?
No team size constraint has been stated, and both individuals and teams are welcome. You can enter on your own or gather a group.
How do I apply?
Registration happens through the official Devpost listing at https://hacksocial2026.devpost.com/. Sign up there, build during August, and submit your project before August 31, 2026.
What is the application deadline for Hacksocial 2026 — Social Good Hackathon, $2,500 (₹2.3L) Prize Pool?
The application deadline for Hacksocial 2026 — Social Good Hackathon, $2,500 (₹2.3L) Prize Pool is Closed (31 Aug 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.
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