OregonHacks — Beginner-Friendly Online Hackathon With a $100 Prize
A beginner-friendly online hackathon hosted on Devpost, open to participants worldwide including India, with a $100 prize pool and a run from August 15 to 17, 2026.
- Funding amount
- ₹9,200 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (17 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
OregonHacks is an online hackathon organised by OregonHacks and run through Devpost, the platform that handles sign-ups and project submissions. The brief is intentionally open-ended: there is no fixed problem statement, so entrants can build around any theme they choose, with social good highlighted for special attention.
The event takes place entirely online across August 15 to August 17, 2026. You can take part on your own or as part of a team, and because everything happens remotely, geography is not a barrier — Indian participants are welcome on exactly the same terms as everyone else.
A prize pool of $100, roughly ₹9,200, is on offer. The organisers have not published a rank-by-rank split, and the programme information does not detail the judging criteria or the submission format.
If you are curious about hackathons but have never entered one, this is pitched at you. The programme is explicitly beginner-friendly and no prior hackathon experience is required. Registration closes on August 17, 2026, through the Devpost page.
Highlights
- Online hackathon run on Devpost from August 15 to August 17, 2026.
- Beginner-friendly and open-ended — any project theme qualifies, with a special emphasis on social good.
- Prize pool of $100, approximately ₹9,200, with no rank-by-rank breakdown published.
- Open worldwide including India — no geographic restrictions.
- Enter solo or as a team; no prior hackathon experience required.
- Registration deadline is August 17, 2026, via the Devpost page.
Who can apply
Entry is open to everyone — there are no geographic restrictions, so Indian participants can join on the same basis as anyone else in the world.
- Experience level: beginners are explicitly welcome, and no prior hackathon experience is needed.
- Who it suits: students, hobbyists and developers in the early years of their careers.
- Teams: you can participate as an individual or as part of a team.
- Entity type: nothing in the eligibility rules requires a registered company, and individuals are free to enter.
- Government registrations: no DPIIT recognition or MSME registration is asked for.
- Location: the hackathon is fully online, so you take part from wherever you are.
OregonHacks — Beginner-Friendly Online Hackathon With a $100 Prize is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for OregonHacks — Beginner-Friendly Online Hackathon With a $100 Prize closed on 17 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
The prize on offer is a cash award, not a grant or an investment.
- Total prize pool: $100, which is approximately ₹9,200.
- How it is split: the organisers have not published a breakdown by rank, so it is not stated how many winners share the pool or what each place receives.
- Nature of the award: it comes from a hackathon competition, and nothing in the programme information involves equity or a stake in your project.
- Other benefits: no additional support such as credits, mentorship or incubation is listed.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to OregonHacks — Beginner-Friendly Online Hackathon With a $100 Prize, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
OregonHacks — Beginner-Friendly Online Hackathon With a $100 Prize is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹9,200. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding or prize money does OregonHacks offer?
The hackathon carries a total prize pool of $100, which works out to roughly ₹9,200. The organisers have not published how that pool is divided by rank, so the individual prize for a winning entry is not stated.
When does the hackathon take place and when is the deadline to register?
The event runs online from August 15 to August 17, 2026. Registration closes on August 17, 2026, so you should sign up through the Devpost page on or before that date.
Who is eligible to participate in OregonHacks?
It is open to all participants globally, with no geographic restrictions mentioned. Indian participants are welcome, and the same rules apply to everyone regardless of where they are based.
Do I need prior hackathon experience to take part?
No. OregonHacks is described as beginner-friendly, and no previous hackathon experience is required. It is aimed at anyone with an interest in building and coding, including students, hobbyists and developers who are early in their careers.
Do I need a registered company, DPIIT recognition or MSME registration?
No such requirement is mentioned anywhere in the eligibility rules. Entry is open to all, individuals can take part, and there is no indication that DPIIT recognition or MSME registration is needed.
Can I participate alone, or do I need to be part of a team?
Both options are allowed. Participants can work individually or in teams, so you can either build solo or join up with others for the weekend.
Is there a fixed theme or sector I must build in?
No fixed theme is imposed — the hackathon is open-ended, so projects across any theme are welcome. Social good is highlighted for special emphasis if you want a direction to aim at.
Does OregonHacks take equity in my project?
There is no mention of equity or any ownership stake in the programme information. It is a hackathon competition with a cash prize pool, rather than an investment that would take a share of your work.
What are the judging criteria and the submission format?
These are not detailed in the available programme information. What is known is that the event is hosted on Devpost, a standard platform for online hackathons, which is where submissions are handled.
How do I apply, and what documents do I need to submit?
Applications go through the Devpost page for OregonHacks, and registration must be completed by August 17, 2026. No list of required documents is published in the programme information, so any details requested during sign-up will be handled on the Devpost registration page.
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