Build Week Hackathon Vol.2
Turn your best ideas into reality. Whether you're a seasoned developer, an AI tool wizard, or a passionate beginner, gather your squad (up to 3) or fly solo, and start shipping.
Build Week Hackathon Vol.2 is over. Thank you to everyone who took part — see the winning projects and what comes next in the Build Week Weekly Challenge.
Meet the winners- Open to everyone
- AI tools & vibe coders welcome
- Solo or teams of up to 3
- Prize Pool $500
- 100% Free
About the Hackathon
Build Week Hackathon Vol.2 is your playground to rapidly prototype, collaborate, and launch new projects. Whether you're bringing a half-finished passion project or starting entirely from scratch with a new team, this is the perfect environment to push your boundaries and build something impactful in just a few days.
Who can join
Absolutely anyone with a drive to create! You don't need a massive portfolio. We welcome seasoned engineers, creative designers, AI prompt masters, and curious beginners. Participate on your own or join forces with up to two friends to form a trio.
What you'll gain
- A total prize pool of $500 for the top projects
- Direct access to technical mentorship and industry guidance
- An amazing network of fellow builders to collaborate with long after the event ends
Hackathon Guidebook
Timeline
Mark your calendars for the essential Build Week milestones.
- 4 - 21 SepRegistration
- 18 - 24 SepBuild Week
- 25 SepDeadline Submission
- 2 OctWinners Announcement
FAQs
Anyone can join. If you're a beginner, you can use AI tools to help you build.
Yes, it's 100% free. You'll need to deploy your project on a working domain, but don't worry — we'll reimburse your domain purchase in line with our terms & conditions.
Yes, you can submit a project you've already built, as long as it follows the requirements.
Yes, you can submit before the deadline.
Yes. We'll guide and support you thoroughly, right up until submission day.
On the day winners are announced, we'll allocate your prize money.
Yes, you can join again — as long as you build a different project to submit.
The winners are in
130+ participants, 50+ project submissions — meet the teams that took home the Build Week Hackathon Vol.2 awards.
Meet the winners
