Dates Hackathon Timeline
  • Hackathon Starts: May 10, 2026
  • Project Submission Deadline: May 22, 2026
  • Final Presentations & Live Judging: May 22, 2026

Participants are encouraged to begin building as early as possible and continuously improve their prototypes throughout the hackathon period.

For any queries regarding timelines or participation, contact:
📩 contact@beyondtomorrowsummit.com

Eligibility

The Beyond Tomorrow Hackathon is open to participants from around the world.

Eligible participants include:

  • Students
  • Working Professionals
  • Developers
  • Designers
  • Startup Teams
  • Researchers
  • AI Enthusiasts
  • Tech Innovators

Participants may register individually or as a team.

There are no restrictions based on academic background, profession, or geographic location.

Project and Submission Requirements

Participants must submit their projects through Devpost before the submission deadline.

Mandatory Submission Requirements

Each submission must include:

  • Project Title
  • Team Details
  • Project Description
  • Problem Statement
  • Solution Overview
  • Technology Stack Used
  • GitHub Repository Link
  • Demo Video
  • Presentation / Pitch Deck
  • Screenshots or Product Images
Project Expectations

Projects should:

  • Address a real-world problem or future-focused challenge
  • Demonstrate innovation and originality
  • Include a functional prototype, MVP, or proof-of-concept
  • Clearly explain technical implementation
  • Showcase usability and impact
Demo Video Requirements

The demo video should ideally cover:

  • Problem Statement
  • Product Walkthrough
  • Technical Architecture
  • Key Features
  • Future Scope
Submission Guidelines
  • Teams must ensure all submitted information is accurate.
  • Projects should be substantially developed during the hackathon duration.
  • Open-source libraries and APIs may be used.
  • Plagiarism or copied submissions will result in immediate disqualification.

For submission-related support:
📩 contact@beyondtomorrowsummit.com

Prizes Winning Teams

🥇 1st Prize: $1000
🥈 2nd Prize: $500
🥉 3rd Prize: $250

Additional opportunities may include:

  • Recognition at the Beyond Tomorrow Summit
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders
  • Exposure to global innovators and founders
  • Potential mentorship and collaboration opportunities
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Judging Criteria Innovation & Creativity
  • Originality of the idea
  • Unique approach to solving the problem
Technical Implementation
  • Complexity and quality of the build
  • Effective use of technology and tools
Real-World Impact
  • Practical applicability
  • Potential to create meaningful impact
Design & User Experience
  • Product usability
  • Interface and experience quality
Scalability & Feasibility
  • Long-term potential
  • Expansion and implementation possibilities
Presentation & Communication
  • Clarity of explanation
  • Quality of demo and pitch
Grading Process Round 1 — AI Evaluation Round

In the first stage, participants will present their projects to an AI-powered conversational evaluation platform.

The AI evaluation process will assess:

  • Problem understanding
  • Technical clarity
  • Innovation
  • Solution architecture
  • Communication and presentation quality

Selected teams from Round 1 will advance to the final stage.

Round 2 — Live Judge Evaluation

Shortlisted teams will present live to an expert judging panel.

The judges will evaluate:

  • Live demo quality
  • Technical depth
  • Innovation and execution
  • Real-world applicability
  • Team presentation and Q&A responses

The judging panel’s decision will be final.

For judging-related queries:
📩 contact@beyondtomorrowsummit.com