{"id":2060,"date":"2026-04-01T18:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/?p=2060"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:54:22","slug":"code-without-barriers-hackathon-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/code-without-barriers-hackathon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc <strong>About the Event<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Code; Without Barriers<\/strong> Hackathon is a flagship Microsoft initiative designed to empower women in tech across the Asia-Pacific region. This all female hackathon focuses on the practical application of Microsoft\u2019s latest AI stack (Azure AI, Copilot, and Agentic frameworks) to solve real world problems. Participants are given access to exclusive workshops and a dedicated Discord community for 24\/7 technical support. The hackathon is highly industry aligned, with specific problem statements provided by partners like iNextLabs and other major tech firms, often leading directly to hiring opportunities. It is a &#8220;build and lead&#8221; challenge that prioritizes both technical execution and the strategic vision of the solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2139\ufe0f <strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> Microsoft (Presented by ID8NXT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Women only (Students and Professionals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> Individual (Hacking is individual; community networking is encouraged)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effort Level:<\/strong> High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submission Type:<\/strong> GitHub Repository and Project Video Demo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening Ceremony:<\/strong> 2 April, 2026 (6:00 PM SGT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hacking Period:<\/strong> 2 April \u2013 3 May, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Ceremony &amp; Winners:<\/strong> 21 May, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Virtual (Via Microsoft Teams and Discord)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Prize Details and Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prize Type:<\/strong> Cash, Career Opportunities, and Swag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prize Amount or Value:<\/strong> <strong>$5,000 USD<\/strong> Total Prize Pool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Path:<\/strong> Direct consideration for <strong>Jobs or Internship Opportunities<\/strong> with partner firms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificates:<\/strong> Microsoft-backed Participation and Winner Certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visibility and Showcase:<\/strong> Projects featured on the Microsoft Code; Without Barriers portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Perks:<\/strong> One-on-one mentorship sessions with Microsoft AI experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>What You Will Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Register<\/strong> and complete your profile on the official hackathon portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join<\/strong> the Opening Ceremony on April 2nd to receive the final problem statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop<\/strong> an AI-powered solution (e.g., Multi-Agent Systems for Smart Catering) using Azure AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend<\/strong> specialized technical workshops starting 7 April, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit<\/strong> your final project by May 3rd, including a functional codebase and a walkthrough video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccc About the Event The Code; Without Barriers Hackathon is a flagship Microsoft initiative designed to empower women in tech across the Asia-Pacific region. 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