Impact Forge: Summer 2026 Hackathon

A virtual hackathon with a $6,300 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.

Impact Forge: Summer 2026 Hackathon is an online hackathon organized by ImpactForge, offering a prize pool of $6,300. The event is open to participants worldwide, including Indian teams, and focuses on building innovative solutions in areas such as Machine Learning/AI, Web, and open-ended challenges.

Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to developers, designers, and innovators from around the world. Teams of any size can participate, though individual participants are also welcome. The event is particularly suited for those interested in AI, web development, and creative problem-solving.

Tracks / Themes The hackathon features an open-ended track, allowing participants to choose their own problem statement. Additionally, there are tracks for Machine Learning/AI and Web development, encouraging projects that leverage these technologies.

Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from August 14 to August 16, 2026, entirely online. Participants can work remotely and submit their projects via the Devpost platform. The judging criteria typically include innovation, technical complexity, impact, and presentation quality.

Prizes The total prize pool is $6,300, distributed among winning teams. Specific prize breakdown by rank is not provided in the raw data.

Eligibility Open to participants globally. No specific team size restrictions mentioned. The hackathon is free to enter.

About the Organiser ImpactForge is an organization that runs hackathons and innovation challenges, aiming to foster creativity and technical skills among participants. They have a track record of hosting online events with cash prizes.

How to Apply Registration is open until August 16, 2026. Interested participants can apply via the official Devpost page linked above.