Microsoft Reactor - AI Dev Days Hackathon
Microsoft
📌 About the Event
The AI Dev Days Hackathon is your chance to turn inspiration from the two-day AI Dev Days event into real-world innovation. Developers worldwide will collaborate to create impactful applications using Azure, GitHub, and Microsoft Foundry. Whether you’re modernizing legacy apps, building intelligent agents, or embedding security, this is your moment to skill up, ship faster, and shape what’s next.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Hackathon
- Eligibility: Developers worldwide (Individuals or Teams).
- Team Size: Up to 4 members per team.
- Effort Level: High (Requires building a functional AI/DevOps solution with real-world impact).
- Submission Type: Project profile/build on the Microsoft Innovation Studio Hackathon Platform.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Window: January 20 – February 22, 2026.
- Hackathon Period: February 10 – March 15, 2026.
- Deadline for Submission: March 15, 2026.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
| Prize Tier | Prize Value | Additional Rewards |
| Grand Prize (x2) | $20,000 ($5k per member) | MS Build 2026 tickets, Social feature, 1-on-1 Mentoring |
| Category Prizes (x4) | $10,000 ($2.5k per member) | MS Build 2026 tickets |
- Prize Type: Cash, Event Tickets, Mentorship, and Global Visibility.
- PPO/Internship: Not explicitly mentioned (Focus is on cash and professional networking/mentorship).
- Certificates: Likely provided via the Innovation Studio platform (Standard for Reactor events).
- Gadgets: None listed (Cash and event access are primary).
- Visibility/Showcase: Winners featured in social promotion and Microsoft 1-on-1 sessions.
- Travel & Experience: Includes in-person tickets to Microsoft Build 2026 (Travel/Lodging specifics usually found in the Official Rules).
🎯 Execution Details
- Resources/Attachments: On-demand content from AI Dev Days.
- Curated technical labs.
- Access to Microsoft Foundry & Azure AI Services.
- Submission Requirements: Projects must be built on the Microsoft Innovation Studio platform. You receive an invite to the platform within 2 business days of registration.