Kiroween 2026 : Kiro Hackathon
Kiro (Amazon Web Services – AWS)
📌 About the Event
Kiroween 2026 – Kiro Hackathon is an international, Halloween-themed hackathon organised by Kiro and sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The competition invites developers, innovators, and software enthusiasts to build creative, functional applications using Kiro’s AI-powered development tools. Participants can explore themes such as reviving obsolete technology, combining different technologies, building reusable code templates, and creating spooky user interfaces. With a total prize pool of $100,000, the hackathon encourages experimentation, technical innovation, and practical problem-solving.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organiser: Kiro
- Sponsor: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Platform Administrator: Devpost
- Category: AI, Machine Learning, Software Development and Innovation.
- Mode of Conduct: Online (Remote).
📅 Important Dates
- Project Submission Begins: October 30, 2026.
- Kiro Credit Request Deadline: December 1, 2026.
- Registration and Submission Deadline: December 4, 2026
- Judging Period: December 16, 2026 – January 29, 2027.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to individuals who have reached the legal age of majority in their country of residence.
- Participants from eligible countries and territories can apply.
- Individuals, teams, and registered organisations are permitted to participate.
- Teams can have a maximum of 3 members.
- Participants from India are eligible, subject to the official regional restrictions.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Overall Cash Prizes
- 1st Place: $30,000
- 2nd Place: $20,000
- 3rd Place: $10,000
- Category-Wise Prizes
- Best Resurrection: $5,000
- Best Frankenstein: $5,000
- Best Skeleton Crew: $5,000
- Best Costume Contest: $5,000