Rules:

• Teams can have 1–4 members  

• All work must be done during the hackathon period  

• Participants must submit a working prototype ( Hackathon ) or concept  (Pitch-a-thon)

• Each team must present their prototype / concept on the final pitch day  

• Respectful and fair participation is expected from all participants  

Code of Conduct

EGN Build-a-thon 2026 is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants, sponsors, and volunteers.

All attendees are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.

Participants are expected to:

  • Collaborate respectfully and fairly  
  • Avoid plagiarism or misrepresentation of work  
  • Follow event rules and deadlines  
  • Respect other teams, organizers, and judges  

Sponsors and mentors are expected to:

  • Engage respectfully with participants  
  • Provide fair and unbiased guidance  
  • Avoid any form of exploitation or unfair advantage  

Volunteers and organizers are expected to:

  • Act professionally and support all participants equally  
  • Ensure a safe and welcoming environment  
  • Address concerns promptly and fairly  

Any violation of this code may result in warnings, disqualification, or removal from the event.

If you experience or witness any inappropriate behavior, please report it to the organizing team immediately.

By participating in this event, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

The organizing team reserves the right to make final decisions on any disputes.

Registration Opens: 

5th April, 2026

Submission Deadline:

24th April , 2026 - 11:59 pm

Event Date:

👉 Date: April 25th, 2026
👉 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( in-person )
👉 Location: Salvation Army Church LS2 7QY

Project and Submission Requirements

Participants must submit:

  • Project name  
  • Description of the solution  
  • Demo link / prototype (if available)  
  • Pitch deck (PDF or slides)  
  • Team member details  

Prizes

🥇 Winner
🥈 Runner-up
🥉 Best Pitch / Special Awards

Prizes may include vouchers, certificates, and recognition.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

• Innovation & Creativity
→ How unique and original the idea is

• Execution & Prototype Quality
→ How well the idea is built and demonstrated

• Clarity of Pitch
→ How clearly and effectively the idea is presented

• Impact & Feasibility
→ The potential real-world impact and practicality of the solution