🌍 International Virtual Hackathon

BuildStack 2026

Build the Future of Business Tools. Win $1,000 USD. Make Your Mark.

70 Days
15 Hours
30 Minutes

📅 March 3-31, 2026 | 100% Virtual

$1,000 Total Prize Pool
4 Challenge Categories
4 Weeks To Build & Win
23,430+ Potential Users

🎯 Challenge Categories

🔗

Best Integration

Build powerful integrations with SocioStacks API. Connect our platform to external tools and create seamless workflows.

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Creative Use Case

Think outside the box! Show us the most innovative way to use SocioStacks for solving real business problems.

🌍

Social Impact

Create tools that help NGOs, small businesses, or underserved communities grow and succeed.

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AI-Powered Enhancement

Integrate AI/ML capabilities with SocioStacks to create intelligent business automation tools.

🏆 Prizes & Rewards

🥇 1st Place
$400
  • 1-Year Pro Subscription
  • Featured on SocioStacks Blog
  • LinkedIn Recommendation
  • Winner Certificate
🥈 2nd Place
$300
  • 6-Month Pro Subscription
  • Portfolio Feature
  • Winner Certificate
  • Mentorship Session
🥉 3rd Place
$200
  • 3-Month Pro Subscription
  • Winner Certificate
  • Portfolio Feature
🎖️ Runner-ups (5)
$20
  • Free Doc Suite Access
  • Participation Certificate
  • Community Recognition

👨‍⚖️ Meet Your Judges

AK

Amit Kumar

CTO, SocioStacks

15+ years in product development and SaaS architecture

PS

Priya Sharma

Head of Innovation

Expert in business automation and digital transformation

RV

Rahul Verma

Lead Developer

Full-stack expert with focus on developer experience

📅 Event Timeline

March 3, 2026

Registration Opens

Sign up and join our Discord community. Access API docs and starter templates.

March 10, 2026

Hacking Begins

Start building! 3 weeks to create something amazing. Get support on Discord 24/7.

March 28, 2026

Submissions Close

Final deadline: 11:59 PM IST. Submit your project on Devpost.

March 31, 2026

Winners Announced

Live announcement at 6 PM IST. Celebrate with the community!

💼 Why Participate?

💰

Win Real Money

$1,000 total prize pool. Top 9 projects get rewarded for their innovation.

📚

Learn & Grow

Work with modern APIs, get mentorship, and level up your development skills.

🎯

Build Your Portfolio

Showcase your work to 23,430+ businesses. Get featured on our blog and social media.

🤝

Network & Connect

Meet fellow developers, get LinkedIn recommendations, and connect with the SocioStacks team.

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Free Tool Access

All participants get free access to SocioStacks tools during and after the hackathon.

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Certificate & Recognition

Everyone gets a participation certificate. Winners get special recognition and references.

🤝 Our Sponsors

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?
Anyone! Students, professionals, developers from anywhere in the world. Solo or teams (max 4 members).
Do I need to pay to participate?
No! BuildStack 2026 is 100% free to join. No registration fees, no hidden costs.
What technologies can I use?
Any! Use whatever programming language, framework, or tool you're comfortable with. You must integrate with SocioStacks API.
Do I retain ownership of my project?
Yes! You own 100% of your code and intellectual property. We just ask for permission to showcase winners.
How will projects be judged?
Based on: Innovation (30%), Technical Implementation (25%), Business Impact (25%), User Experience (20%).
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