Program guide
How to apply to DeveloperWeek New York 2027 Hackathon
Challenge-driven hackathon co-located with DeveloperWeek New York 2027: build online from 31 May and finish in person at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (15–17 June). Developers 18+ from any country, teams of 1–5; overall winner prize valued at USD 12,500.
Step by step
- Check that you are eligibleThe published rules: Open to students, working professionals, people in a career transition; 18 years and older; participants from any country; teams of 1–5. In-person part at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (15–17 June 2027).
- Gather the materialsYou will need: Work samples.
- Write the answersApply with links to things you have built; organisers want people who will ship something.
- Submit on the official pageApply through the official page (Devpost) before 17 June 2027, and keep the confirmation.
- Follow upNote when results are due. If the organiser invites questions, ask once, briefly, after the date has passed.
Timeline
- By 20 May 2027Check fit and list the materialsRead the official page, confirm every eligibility rule and list what the application asks for.
- By 27 May 2027Draft the answers and documentsDraft each written answer and document from what you already have, citing real facts only.
- By 10 June 2027Review against the criteriaReread every answer against the published criteria, fill the gaps and check every upload.
- By 15 June 2027Submit and keep the confirmationSubmit before the last day; portals slow down near deadlines. Save the confirmation.
Questions you will meet, answered honestly
What have you built before?
Two or three links with a sentence each on your part in them.
Do you have a team?
Say so either way; many events help solo participants find a team.
What reviewers of hackathons look for
- Apply with links to things you have built; organisers want people who will ship something.
- Read the tracks and sponsor prizes in advance and pick one problem to aim for.
- Plan the demo: a short video and a clear readme often matter as much as the code.
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