VoltHacks
VoltHacks 2026 is an online student hackathon focused on hardware, IoT, robotics and AI solutions that interact with the physical world. Build embedded systems, smart devices, health tech or sustainability projects and submit on Devpost for cash plus sponsor credits and subscriptions.
参赛资格 / Eligibility
Open to students aged 13 and older globally, excluding standard sanctioned exceptions. Companies and professional organizations are excluded. Individuals and teams may participate and all skill levels are welcome, including beginners to hardware and AI. Not specified team size limits.
交付物 / Deliverables
Build a hardware-based, software-based or combined project aligned to robotics, IoT, AI plus hardware, smart health, sustainability and smart cities, or open engineering innovation. Submit on Devpost with project name and description, problem explanation, photos or prototype images, code or repository if applicable, technologies used, and innovation explanation.
评审 / Judging
Panel review based on innovation and creativity, technical complexity including engineering and hardware integration, real world impact and usefulness, design and functionality quality and usability, and presentation quality including demonstration, documentation and clarity. Top submissions earn domain and subscription awards.
限制 / Constraints
Date fields above come directly from the platform; they take precedence over timing mentioned in the AI brief. Projects must relate to VoltHacks themes and be built during the hackathon period. Submissions must be completed on Devpost before the stated deadline. Theme examples include robotics, embedded systems, AI hardware integration, smart health, sustainability, smart cities and impactful engineering. Not specified detailed IP or hardware purchase rules.
投入 / Effort
Our estimate: Medium to high effort over several weeks. Requires ideation, hardware or software prototyping, testing, documentation, images or demo, and Devpost submission. Hardware access and integration may increase time and cost, though software-only entries are allowed.
奖金 / Prizes
Total advertised as 35785 USD in cash plus non-cash awards. Grand Prize 2120 USD cash plus credits and memberships. Second 1460 USD cash plus benefits. Third 1180 USD cash plus benefits. Top 15 receive domains and subscriptions. Up to 100 teams may receive 299 USD product credits. All participants may receive sponsor subscriptions. Not cash redeemable for credit parts.
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