VoltHacks 2026 is a hackathon focused on building real world solutions using hardware, IoT, and AI. Participants are encouraged to go beyond traditional software projects and create systems that interact with the physical world through sensors, embedded systems, automation, and intelligent devices.
Whether you're interested in robotics, smart devices, sustainability, healthcare technology, or open innovation, VoltHacks is designed to push creativity and engineering skills toward solving meaningful problems.
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All skill levels are welcome. Whether you're experienced with hardware or just getting started, VoltHacks is meant to be a place to learn, collaborate, and build something meaningful. Participants can register individually or with a team. Brainstorm a project idea related to the challenge themes, build your project during the hackathon period, and submit your final project on Devpost before the deadline. Projects can be hardware-based, software-based, or a combination of both.
Participants will present their projects to a panel of judges, with awards recognizing innovation, technical complexity, and real world impact. Prizes include a Grand Prize of $300 USD in Featherless.ai credits and CodeCrafters VIP Membership, Second and Third Place CodeCrafters VIP Memberships, Tin Computer Growth Credits for up to 100 eligible teams, and XYZ Domain Awards & Dialogate Lifetime Subscriptions for the top 15 submissions. Every VoltHacks participant will receive a complimentary lifetime Dialogate Pro subscription after the event. ⚠️ THIS IS NOT A CASH PRIZE. This award consists of sponsor-provided product credits, subscriptions, software licenses, domains, or other non-cash benefits and cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash.
Judging criteria include Innovation and Creativity, Technical Complexity, Real World Impact, Design and Functionality, and Presentation Quality.