Mind the Product presents World Product Day: Everyone Ships Now — Frequently Asked Questions

The prize pool totals $10,000 (approximately ₹9,00,000 INR), but the exact amount for each rank is not specified.

Submissions must be posted on Devpost by June 20, 2026.

The hackathon is open globally with no geographic boundaries. Individuals and teams of any size, at any experience level, may enter.

You can build any product. There is a Machine Learning/AI track and a Low/No Code track, so technical as well as non-technical ideas are welcome.

No. This is a competition, not an incubator or accelerator. Participants retain all rights to their projects.

You must submit your project through Devpost before the deadline. The page likely requires a description, demo video or screenshots, and source code or working prototype.

Register and submit via the Devpost page linked from the official Mind the Product website: https://mindtheproduct.devpost.com/

While not explicitly stated, online Devpost hackathons are typically free to participate in.

Yes, teams of any size are allowed.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Mind the Product presents World Product Day: Everyone Ships Now, 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.