Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- AWS Student Builder Group COMSATS Lahore
- Opens
- 8/24/2026
In short
CloudHacks 2026 is a 24-hour innovation challenge for students across Pakistan to build cloud, AI, and software solutions, with winners receiving swags.
CloudHacks 2026
By AWS Student Builder Group COMSATS Lahore
CompetitionOpens 8/24/2026Opens in 22 days
24 hours
Duration
Lahore, Pakistan
Location
1-4 members
Team size
Cloud, AI, Software
Themes
Beginner Friendly
Audience
Overview
CloudHacks 2026 is a student-led hackathon designed to bring together developers, designers, and innovators from across Pakistan and beyond. This 24-hour innovation challenge focuses on building impactful, cloud-powered solutions. Participants will collaborate in teams to design and develop projects using cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and modern software technologies. The hackathon emphasizes learning through building, providing mentorship, workshops, and a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced developers. The event encourages participants to innovate, deploy, and grow their skills within the tech ecosystem. Teams are encouraged to tackle real-world problems, with a focus on areas such as education, productivity, AI, cloud computing, and social impact. Projects must be original and developed entirely during the hackathon period, utilizing cloud services, frameworks, and APIs.
What to build
Participants must build innovative cloud, AI, and software solutions. Projects should address real-world problems, especially in areas like education, productivity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and social impact. The solutions must be original and developed entirely during the hackathon period.
Prizes
Winner
Swags for the winners
Non-cash prize
Key dates
- Hackathon Start DateAugust 24, 2026
- Submissions OpenTo be announced
Eligibility
Participants must be above the legal age of majority in their country of residence. Teams are required and may consist of 1–4 members. The event is open to students from all countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions. CloudHacks 2026 is a free and inclusive event open to students from multiple institutions.
How to enter
- Form a team of 1-4 members.
- Register for the hackathon via the official Devpost page.
- Build a working project during the hackathon period.
- Submit the project with all required documentation and assets before the deadline.
Submission requirements
- A working project built during the hackathon period.
- A clear project description explaining the problem and solution.
- Source code (GitHub or equivalent repository).
- A short demo video or live demo link (if available).
- List of technologies used (cloud services, frameworks, APIs, etc.).
- Projects must be original and built during the hackathon duration.
Judging criteria
- Their Idea and Development