How to Apply for HoustonHacks2026 — Online Hackathon With a $150 (₹13,800) Prize Pool
HoustonHacks2026 — Online Hackathon With a $150 (₹13,800) Prize Pool accepts applications online through the official portal before the 31 Dec 2026 deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
How the route works
HoustonHacks2026 does not publish a multi-round screening funnel. The path is direct: register for the hackathon through its Devpost listing, build your project, and submit it before the 31 December 2026 deadline.
How entries are judged
Submissions are assessed on three criteria:
- Creativity — how original and interesting the concept is.
- Technical execution — how well the project is built and how completely it works.
- Impact — the difference the project could make for its users or its problem space.
The winning entry or entries take the $150 prize pool.
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