About the Challenge

Code Carnage is a high-energy hackathon where developers, designers, builders, and innovators come together to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions.

Over the course of the event, participants will collaborate in teams to design, build, and present a working prototype that tackles meaningful challenges across any domain. Whether you're passionate about AI, web, mobile, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, sustainability, gaming, or developer tools, Code Carnage is your opportunity to build something impactful.

This is an open-innovation hackathon, there are no predefined problem statements. We encourage participants to identify problems they care about and create innovative solutions using the technologies of their choice.

Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned builder, Code Carnage is all about learning, collaborating, experimenting, and shipping something you're proud of.

Get Started

Ready to join the carnage?

  1. Register for the hackathon on Devpost.

  2. Form a team (or participate solo, if permitted by the rules).

  3. Explore the event timeline, judging criteria, and submission requirements.

  4. Start building once the hacking period begins.

  5. Submit your project before the deadline with:

    • Project title

    • Project description

    • GitHub repository

    • Demo video

    • Screenshots or presentation (optional)

  6. Present your project to the judges and compete for prizes.

Need a team? Use the Discussions tab to connect with other participants before the event begins.

Good luck, we can't wait to see what you build at Code Carnage.

Requirements

What to Build

Build a project that solves a real-world problem or creates a meaningful impact through technology.

Code Carnage is an open innovation hackathon, so you're free to build in any domain. Your project can be an AI application, web or mobile app, developer tool, cybersecurity solution, blockchain project, game, IoT prototype, or any other innovative software or hardware solution.

You may use any programming language, framework, API, cloud platform, or AI-assisted development tool, provided you comply with their respective licenses.

Your submission should be developed during the hackathon and include a functional prototype or proof of concept that clearly demonstrates your idea, implementation, and potential impact.

What to Submit

To complete your Devpost submission, include the following:

Required

  • Project Title - A clear and memorable name for your project.

  • Project Description - Explain the problem you're solving, your solution, the technologies used, and what makes your project unique.

  • Working Demo - A live deployment, downloadable build, or functional prototype demonstrating the core features.

  • Demo Video (2–5 minutes) - Showcase your project, explain how it works, and highlight its key functionality.

  • Source Code Repository - A public GitHub repository containing your project's source code and a README with setup instructions.

  • Screenshots - At least one screenshot that represents your project.

Optional (Recommended)

  • Architecture diagrams or design mockups

  • Presentation or pitch deck

  • Technical documentation

  • Future roadmap or planned improvements

Projects should be complete enough for judges to evaluate their functionality, innovation, technical implementation, user experience, and overall impact.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$10,000 in prizes
Winners
$5,000 in cash
1 winner

Winners of Code Carnage

First Runner Up
$3,000 in cash
1 winner

First Runner Ups

Second Runner up
$2,000 in cash
1 winner

Second Runner ups

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Richard

Richard
SDE-3 at Amazon

Judging Criteria

  • Real world Impact
  • Technologies Used
  • Innovation & Originality
  • Technical Implementation

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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