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About the challenge
Next-Level Product Sprint 2026 challenges participants to design and build high-impact, production-ready solutions that address complex problems across AI/ML, cloud computing, scalable data architectures, Web3, blockchain, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
Teams will be evaluated on technical depth, innovation, scalability, and real-world applicability, encouraging participants to think beyond prototypes and create solutions that are deployment-ready. This is an opportunity to showcase problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and product vision on a global stage with mentorship from industry leaders.
Get started
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Register Your Team: Sign up individually or form a team of 2–5 members to participate.
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Select Your Track: Choose from tracks including AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, scalable data systems, Web3 & blockchain, or cybersecurity.
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Plan Your Solution: Review the judging criteria and design your project to be innovative, technically robust, and deployable.
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Build and Submit: Develop your solution and submit your project before the deadline. Include demos, documentation, and a clear explanation of your approach.
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Get Feedback: Expert judges will review submissions, providing constructive, actionable feedback to help you improve.
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Celebrate Innovation: Standout teams will receive awards, recognition, and opportunities for mentorship or collaboration with industry leaders.
Requirements
What to Build
Participants are expected to design and develop a fully functional, production-ready solution within the chosen track. Projects should focus on solving a clear problem and demonstrate:
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Technical Excellence: Well-architected systems, efficient code, and scalable solutions.
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Innovation & Creativity: Novel approaches, unique features, or new applications of technology.
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Real-World Applicability: Demonstrated impact or potential for adoption in practical scenarios.
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User Experience & Documentation: Clear UI/UX and supporting documentation explaining the workflow, architecture, and technical decisions.
Participants can choose tracks such as AI/ML, Cloud & Scalable Data Systems, Web3 & Blockchain, Cybersecurity, or Enterprise Applications. Solutions can be web, mobile, or cloud-based platforms, APIs, data pipelines, or full-stack applications.
What to Submit
All submissions must be uploaded to Devpost and include:
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Project Title & Description: A clear summary of the problem, solution, and technical approach (200–300 words).
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Team Details: Names, roles, and LinkedIn profiles of all team members.
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Solution Demo: Screenshots, video walkthrough (3–5 minutes), or live demo link.
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Technical Documentation: Architecture diagrams, code explanation, APIs used, libraries, and frameworks.
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Code Repository: GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent, with clear instructions to run or test the solution.
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Additional Assets (Optional): Any supporting data, presentations, or design mockups.
Important: Submissions that clearly demonstrate scalability, innovation, and deployable functionality will be prioritized during judging.
Prizes
1st Prize – $5,000
Awarded to the team with the best overall project based on innovation, technical execution, user experience, and impact.
2nd Prize – $3,000
Awarded to the team with outstanding technical complexity and strong potential for real-world impact.
3rd Prize – $2,000
Awarded to a team with creative ideas, solid implementation, and good presentation.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
To be decided
To be decided
Talha Cagatay ISIK
Lead Client Engineer at Trilitech
Ayush Raj Jha
Senior Software Engineer, Oracle America Inc.
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity (25%)
How original and creative is the solution? Does it demonstrate a new approach or unique idea? -
Technical Complexity & Execution (25%)
How well is the solution built technically? Is the implementation robust, functional, and scalable? -
User Experience & Design (15%)
Is the product intuitive, easy to use, and visually appealing? Does it effectively address the user’s needs? -
Impact & Usefulness (20%)
Does the solution solve a real-world problem or add value? What is the potential impact on its intended audience? -
Presentation & Demo (15%)
How clearly is the idea communicated? Is the demo compelling, and does it showcase the solution effectively?
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