About the challenge

EGN Build-a-thon 2026 is a unique hackathon experience designed to combine building and pitching into one cohesive event.

Participants will be given a set of problem statements and will have one week to design and develop their solutions. The event will culminate in an in-person pitch session where teams will present their work to a panel of judges.

This format allows for deeper thinking, better execution, and stronger presentations compared to traditional time-bound hackathons.

Whether you're a developer, designer, or someone with a great idea - this event is for you.

Requirements

🛠 Hackathon (Build Track)

What to Build
  • A working prototype or MVP (web app, mobile app, tool, etc.)
  • The solution should address one of the given problem statements
  • Doesn’t need to be perfect, but should demonstrate functionality
What to Submit
  • Project name
  • Short description (what it does + problem it solves)
  • Prototype/demo link (GitHub, live link, etc.)
  • Optional demo video (recommended) 

🎤 Pitch-a-thon (Business Track)

 

What to Build
  • A clear business idea or solution proposal
  • Focus on problem, solution, target users, and value proposition
  • No coding required (but allowed if they want)
What to Submit
  • Pitch deck (PDF or slides)
  • Problem statement + solution explanation
  • Basic business model / idea overview

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

£500+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Hackathon Track - Winners
£150 in cash
1 winner

Featherless.ai credits worth $300

Hackathon Track - Runners
£100 in cash
1 winner

Featherless.ai credits worth $150

Hackathon Track - Special Mentions
2 winners

Certificate of Appreciation + Gift Hampers worth £25 + Featherless.ai credits worth $75

Pitchathon Track - Winners
£150 in cash
1 winner

Pitchathon Track - Runners
£100 in cash
1 winner

Pitchathon Track - Special Mention
2 winners

Certificate of Appreciation + Gift Hampers worth £25

Participation Certificate
100 winners

Certificate of Participation + One month of Featherless.ai subscription worth $25

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

John Chandra

John Chandra
Data Engineer

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Execution & Prototype Quality
  • Impact & Feasibility
  • Clarity of Pitch

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