Hackathon – Codorra 2026
Codorra
Hackathon – Codorra 2026 is a global cybersecurity and AI hackathon where participants build real-world tech solutions across AI, Web, Mobile, Cybersecurity, and Open Innovation tracks. The event is designed as a 72-hour online marathon with 48 hours of building and 24 hours of expert-led learning sessions, making it useful for students, developers, and professionals who want hands-on project experience.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: 100% online and global
- Event Format: 72-hour online hackathon
- Core Structure: 48 hours of coding + 24 hours of learning sessions
- Team Size: 2–4 members
- Submission Platform: Unstop + GitHub / project documentation
- Main Tracks: AI, Web, Cybersecurity, Mobile, and Open Innovation
- Community Support: Discord support, live-streamed sessions, mentor guidance, and global networking
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 28 May 2026
- Hackathon Dates: 29 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
- Hacking Begins: 29 May 2026, 10:00 AM IST
- Opening Keynote: 29 May 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
- Official Kickoff: 29 May 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM IST
- Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026, 4:00 PM IST
- Winner Announcement: 31 May 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to students and professionals worldwide
- Team Rule: Participants should register in teams of 2–4 members
- Participation Rule: Participants must build and submit a working project during the hackathon timeline
- Submission Rule: Teams need to submit their project with GitHub links and project documentation
- Primary Tracks: Teams can choose from AI, Web, Cybersecurity, Mobile, and Open Innovation
- Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated on problem and idea quality, technical execution, real-world impact, innovation, demo quality, and documentation
- Scoring Weightage:
- Technical execution- 30%
- Problem/idea quality at 20%
- Real world impact at 20%
- Final Evaluation: Judges review submissions, shortlist top projects, conduct final presentations, and select winners based on overall scores
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Cash Prize: ₹5,000 cash prize for winning teams
- Top Team Incentive: Direct internship interview opportunity at Purple Rain.
- TechTop 100 Teams: Free .xyz domain for 1 year
- Additional Prizes: Listed rewards include Bluetooth speaker, item tracker, and precision screwdriver kit
- Learning Incentives: Participants get access to expert sessions, workshops, networking, and cybersecurity/AI-focused mentorship
- Career Value: Strong opportunity for students interested in AI projects, cybersecurity tools, software development, GitHub portfolio building, and hackathon experience