Nexora Hacks 2026
Nexora Hacks 2026 is a global innovation challenge designed for builders who are ready to turn bold ideas into deployable technology. This hackathon brings together students, professionals, founders, researchers, and problem-solvers from every domain to design solutions that create measurable real-world impact.
This is not just a coding competition. Nexora Hacks 2026 is a structured innovation program that emphasizes ideation clarity, technical execution, usability, and long-term scalability. Participants will receive access to mentors, office hours, expert-led sessions, and a robust judging framework focused on technical depth, originality, and end-user value.
What you can build
Participants are free to innovate across domains including:
Artificial Intelligence and LLM applications
Developer tools and infrastructure
Productivity and workflow automation
Cybersecurity and data privacy
Fintech, DeFi, and payments
Healthcare and MedTech
Smart cities and sustainability
EdTech and future of learning
Open innovation track for any high-impact solution
Projects may range from prototypes and proof-of-concepts to near-production systems. Both solo builders and teams are welcome.
Why participate
Opportunity to collaborate with a global talent pool
Access to experienced mentors and domain experts
Deep-dive problem statements that mirror real industry challenges
Resume-enhancing project experience and visibility to recruiters
Prizes, awards, and internship or mentorship opportunities with partners
Recognition on a global platform through Devpost
Evaluation criteria
Submissions will be judged on the following dimensions:
Originality and creativity of the idea
Technical complexity and implementation quality
Practical applicability and problem-solution fit
User experience and clarity of presentation
Scalability and long-term sustainability potential
Judges include industry leaders, startup founders, researchers, and senior technologists with significant experience evaluating innovation-driven projects.
Who should participate
Software developers
AI and data science practitioners
Designers and product thinkers
Entrepreneurs and startup teams
Students and early-career technologists
Anyone passionate about building solutions that matter
Whether you are participating in your first hackathon or have won multiple competitions, Nexora Hacks 2026 is designed to challenge and stretch your capabilities.
How it works
Register on Devpost
Form a team or participate individually
Attend optional mentor sessions and workshops
Build and submit your project before the deadline
Present your solution to the judging panel
Detailed timelines, prize structure, and submission requirements will be announced on the Devpost page. All communication will be conducted online, making the hackathon accessible worldwide.
Join us
If you enjoy building, experimenting, and pushing technological boundaries, Nexora Hacks 2026 is the place for you. This is your opportunity to transform ambitious ideas into working solutions and showcase your capabilities to a global audience.
We look forward to seeing what you build.
Requirements
Submission Requirements
To be considered for evaluation, each team must complete all of the following requirements when submitting on Devpost:
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Functional project
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A working prototype, proof-of-concept, or minimum viable product
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The project must be built during the Nexora Hacks 2026 hackathon period
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Both software-only and hardware-integrated projects are allowed
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Project description on Devpost
Your Devpost submission must include:-
clear problem statement and motivation
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explanation of the solution and how it works
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technologies, tools, APIs, or frameworks used
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team member roles and contributions
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future scope or roadmap (optional but encouraged)
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Demonstration video
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2 to 5 minutes in length
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must show the working project, not only slides
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include a brief explanation of key features and user flow
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upload to YouTube, Google Drive, or similar and include a public link
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Source code or repository access
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provide a link to GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent repository
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include setup or run instructions in the README
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repositories may be public or private; if private, share access with organizers upon request
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Presentation material
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slides or a one-page project brief in PDF or link format
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should highlight problem, solution, architecture, and impact
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Original work requirement
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projects must be original work created during the hackathon
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previously published or submitted projects are not eligible unless significantly enhanced; enhancements must be clearly explained
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Team information
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team size as per rules on the Devpost page
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list of all contributors must be accurate
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Track and category selection
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select the most relevant track for your submission
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projects are eligible for multiple prizes only where explicitly allowed
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Compliance
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submissions must comply with event rules, code of conduct, and Devpost terms
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AI-generated content should disclose models or services used where relevant
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Prizes
Winners
Winners for Nexora Hacks and internship opportunities
1st Runner Ups
1st Runner up and internship opportunities
2nd Runner Ups
2nd Runner Ups and internship opportunities
Nord Prizes
For the winning team:
1-year subscriptions for NordVPN, NordPass, NordProtect and Incogni (up to 6 individuals).
1 GB of free data for Saily (up to 6 individuals).
NordVPN - a VPN that ensures secure and private online experiences.
NordPass - a Password manager that helps to simplify password management and enhance security.
NordProtect – an Identity Theft Protection Service that helps safeguard your personal information and keep your identity secure.
Incogni - Data Broker Removal Service that safeguards online privacy by removing personal data from various databases.
Saily - eSIM data for international travel.
nexos.ai - an all‑in‑one AI platform that offers a secure, web‑based AI workspace and gateway, enabling teams to collaborate on AI tasks, connect and manage models, and monitor performance.
3-month access and €200 credit for nexos.ai (up to 6 individuals)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Nithya Subramanian
Senior Software Engineer, Apple, Cupertino
Prankur Gupta
Staff Software Engineer, Meta Platforms Inc, Menlo Park, CA, USA
Jeet Nishit Mehta
Senior Software Engineer, Netflix, Seattle USA
Jahnavi Kachhia
Global Product Owner, AI & ML -- Abbott
Syed Zeeshan
Senior Software Engineer & Digital Systems
Shanthakumar Sivakumar
Software and AI lead - Wise Optimization (Chevy Nascar)
Chiranjeevulu Reddy Kasaram
Lead Software Engineer, Zions Bancorporation N.A, USA
Koteswara Rao Chirumamilla
Lead Data Engineer, Albertsons Companies
Sriharsha Anand Pushkala
Director, Fraud Strategy & Analytics, Atlanticus.
Carola Gómez
Founder & CEO, Spain Remote
Avinash Chandra Vootkuri
Staff Data Scientist | Walmart
Bjarni Rasmussen
2x Founder at REMÓT Travel and Globalized (venture-backed startup)
Amit Chaudhary
Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS
Saurabh Kumar
Senior Software Engineer, Walmart Global Tech, Sunnyvale, CA
Vijaya Bhaskar Oggu
Principal Member of Technical Staff, Oracle
Nicoy Morrison
Electrical Project Engineer, Helm Electric - Loves Park, IL, USA
RAMAKANTA SAMAL
Software Developer, IBM, San Jose, CA, USA Software Developer, IBM, San Jose, CA, USA
Arun Chaudhary
VIce President Software Engineering, Credit One Bank, Las Vegas
KARTHIK BOJJA
Enterprise Senior Software Engineer, Wolters Kluwer, Coppell, Dallas,Texas, USA
Ajay Kumar Punia
Citizens Bank as Senior Vice President Phoenix, Arizona
Ishu Anand Jaiswal
Senior Engineering Leader, Intuit, Mountain View
Suchit Dubey
CEO, Narrative
Kamalakar Reddy Singi
Senior Software Engineer, Abbott, Illinois
Karim El Sewedy
Business Operations, Retool, New York
Shivam Pandey
Founding Engineer, Narrative, India
Kuber Jain
Senior Data Scientist Headspace
Arun Kumar Singh
Engineering Manager, Meta, Menlo Park, CA
Vijay Saravana Jaishanker
Software Engineer II, Woven, Palo Alto - CA
Suresh Kumar Thulasi Ram
Suresh Kumar Thulasi Ram Senior AI & Cloud Professional | Hackathon Judge & Evaluator Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Rajarshee Dhar
Technical Leader, AI/ML, CX – Cisco Systems | Raleigh, NC, USA
Sivakumar Kalidoss
Associate Director - IT Delivery in Compliance Group Inc. location : Boston
Manoj Aggarwal
Lead Software Engineer at DocuSign, San Francisco
Nithya
Apple
Balaramakrishna Alti
AVP Systems Engineer Moody's
Shresha Das
Software Engineer, Meta, California
Vishal Desai
Product Manager at Google San Francisco
Raheel Gandhi
Senior Insights Program Manager at LinkedIn
Jay Mehta
COO Consultant at Seldon Capital
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
Measures originality and innovation of the idea, including how unique the concept is and how inventively technology is applied compared to existing solutions. Projects showing fresh, unconventional thinking will score higher. -
Real World Use
Evaluates how practical and applicable the solution is in real-world scenarios, including clarity of the target users, problem relevance, and potential for real impact or adoption beyond the hackathon. -
Technologies Used
Evaluates how practical and applicable the solution is in real-world scenarios, including clarity of the target users, problem relevance, and potential for real impact or adoption beyond the hackathon. -
Presentation
Assesses clarity and quality of the demo and explanation, including problem framing, solution walkthrough, user experience, and ability to clearly communicate the project’s value and functionality.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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