Upcoming72-hour global tech hackathon

Codorra Hackathon 2026

Codorra is a 72-hour global tech hackathon focused on building real, working software products in domains like cybersecurity, AI, and scalable systems.

The event emphasizes code-first development, not just idea pitches. Teams are expected to ship functional solutions with real-world use cases and show security, scalability, and strong system-level thinking during judging.

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Organizer

Codorra

Mode

Hybrid

Main dates

29 May 2026 to 31 May 2026

Prize pool

Approx INR 4,00,000

Registration closes

27 Apr 2026

Build window

48 hours build sprint

Final round

Hybrid | Bangalore + Online

Best for

Hackathon teams aiming for system design, security, AI, and product-grade engineering proof

Pre-Hack Phase

17 Apr 2026 to 27 Apr 2026

Preparation window before the build starts.

Team formation

Mentorship sessions

Idea validation

Main Hackathon

29 May 2026 to 31 May 2026

Core execution phase with building, mentoring, and learning.

48 hours building

24 hours mentorship

24 hours learning

Final Round

Coming soon to Coming soon

Shortlisted teams present final demos to judges.

Final demo presentation

Technical Q&A

Judge evaluation

Structure

Phase 1: Build and Submit

Participants must ship a functional product, not just a prototype idea.

Working project

GitHub repository

Demo video

Technical documentation

Phase 2: Evaluation

Judges evaluate technical quality and product execution through live demos and Q&A.

Live demo presentation

Technical Q&A by judges

Functionality review

Innovation review

Security review

Scalability review

Tracks

AI / Machine Learning

Cybersecurity

Web Applications

Mobile Applications

Open Innovation

Evaluation Criteria

Functionality

Innovation

Security implementation

Scalability

Submission Requirements

Working project

GitHub repository

Demo video

Technical documentation

Career Impact

Direct internship or hiring opportunities for top teams

Strong GitHub project for resume proof

Exposure to real-world system design problems

Networking with industry engineers and founders

Opportunity to convert the project into a startup or product

Benefits

Internship opportunities

Mentorship access

Startup exposure

Industry and Ecosystem

Industry engineers

Security experts

Startup founders

Mentors

Global tech ecosystem participants

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