Name: Next Byte Hacks V2
Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-05-31T20:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Next Byte Hacks V2

Next Byte Hacks V2

Next Byte Hacks V2: An open-ended hackathon open to everyone. Build stunning projects, assemble a great team, and compete for big prizes!

Who can participate

Above legal age of majority in country of residence
Students only
Companies/professional organizations excluded from participation
All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions

View full rules

About the challenge

Next Byte Hacks V2 is an open-ended, beginner-friendly online hackathon where creators build impactful, innovative projects. Whether it’s AI, apps, hardware, or social good solutions, participants compete for prizes, certificates, and recognition. Anyone 13+ can join—learn new skills, team up, and create something awesome.

Get started

Register for the hackathon, form a team or join one, and start brainstorming ideas. Check the rules, review the judging criteria, and gather any tools or APIs you plan to use. Once the event opens, begin building your project and prepare your Devpost submission with a video, code link, and screenshots.

Requirements

What to Build

Create any software or hardware project made during the hackathon. All ideas are welcome—AI/ML, apps, websites, tools, games, social good projects, or anything innovative.
You may use open-source libraries and templates, but the main work must be done during the event.
Projects can be built solo or in teams.

What to Submit

1. Project Description – What it does, the problem it solves, and key features.
2. Demo Video (1–3 min) – Show the project working; screen recording or live demo.
3. GitHub Repo – Public code with setup instructions.
4. Screenshots – At least 2–3 images of the project.
5. Devpost Page – Team info, tools used, challenges, what you learned, and future plans.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$100+ in prizes

+ other prizes

Certificate of Participation

500 winners

- Certificate of Participation

First Place Overall

$50 in cash

1 winner

- $50 Cash Prize
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Certificate

Second Place Overall

$25 in cash

1 winner

- $25 Cash Prize
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Certificate

Third Place Overall

$25 in cash

1 winner

- $25 Cash Prize
- Featured and Praised in Online Article
- Certificate

Judges

Venkat Kakarla
Founder

Rishit Sharma
Vice President

Samhith Kakarla
Judge

Judging Criteria

Impact
Will this project be useful and impactful in the real world?