COMPSPHERE 12

Overview

COMPSPHERE 12, also known as HACKSPHERE 2026, is an international-scale hackathon organized by President University's Faculty Association Computer Science. This year's theme, "Web3 Frontier," challenges participants to create decentralized solutions that utilize blockchain, advanced data security, and transparent architectures to address real-world industrial problems. The event aims to foster innovation and connect future ideas within the Web3 ecosystem. The competition is structured into two phases. Phase 1, called "The Filtering," is a fully conceptual online stage where teams submit a strategic Proposal Idea in PDF format. This initial phase serves as a qualifier, identifying the most promising concepts and teams. Only teams that download and use the official template will be eligible for judging, with strict adherence to the mandatory anatomy being a disqualification criterion. Following the conceptual phase, the top 30 teams will advance to Phase 2, "The Execution." This phase involves a high-intensity 24-hour coding marathon. Teams can participate either on-site at President University or virtually, accommodating international participants. During this phase, finalists are expected to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) based on their approved proposal and present their solutions to the judges. The hackathon offers a total of $1,247 in cash prizes across various categories, including a Grand Prize of $500. Participants must be between 15 and 25 years old and be students. Companies and professional organizations are explicitly excluded. The event supports the exploration of technologies like Blockchain, Machine Learning/AI, and Cybersecurity within the Web3 framework.

What to build

Participants are challenged to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that addresses a specific industry problem using Web3 foundations, such as blockchain, smart contracts, or decentralized storage. Solutions can be web-based, mobile, or platform-integrated. Optional stacks like AI or IoT are encouraged as long as the core Web3 features are functional.

Prizes

Key dates

• Event Start (EDT)September 17, 2026 @ 1:00pm
• Deadline (WIB)September 18, 2026 @ 12:00am

How to enter

1. Download and read the Official Hacksphere 2026 GUIDEBOOK to understand the theme, rules, and technical requirements.
2. Form a team of exactly 3 members and register your account on Devpost.
3. Select your category (College Student, High School Student, or International Student) via the custom registration form.
4. Submit your Proposal Idea (PDF) before the deadline on September 18, 2026.

Submission requirements

• Phase 1 (Required for All): A Proposal Idea Document in PDF format (max 10MB). Must use the Official Proposal Idea Template.
• Phase 2 (Required for Finalists): Public Repository Link (GitHub or GitLab) for code audit.
• Phase 2 (Required for Finalists): Presentation Slides (maximum 10 slides) in PDF or PPT format.
• Phase 2 (Optional for Finalists): Live Deployment Link (URL to a hosted version like Cloud/Testnet/Vercel/Netlify) for bonus points.

Judging criteria

• Online Phase Judging Criteria (based on PDF Proposal Idea):
• Problem Relevance & Solution Fit (25%): Assess the extent to which the issues raised are real, urgent, and supported by valid data. Also, assess whether the solutions proposed in the proposal truly address these issues in a logical and targeted manner.
• Technical Architecture & Feasibility (20%): Evaluate the logical system architecture and the suitability of the chosen tech stack. Also, assess the feasibility of the system design for implementation as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
• Innovation & Value Proposition (30%): Determine the level of originality of the idea and the extent to which the proposed solution is novel, innovative, and possesses a unique selling point that distinguishes it from similar applications or solutions already on the market.
• Market & Impact Viability (15%): Determine the potential for the solution to have a tangible impact when implemented in a real-world ecosystem, the clarity of the target market (users), the sustainability, and the scalability of the application.
• Document Clarity & Structure (10%): Assessing the clarity, completeness, and neatness of the document. This includes the ease of following the line of reasoning, a professional writing structure, and adherence to specified formatting guidelines.
• Offline Phase Judging Criteria (for finalists, on compsphere.id platform):
• Functional Project & Live Demo (35%): Evaluating the technical validation and stability of the product. The judges will ensure that key features (Web3, AI, Blockchain, etc.) actually function. Projects that have been deployed live are preferred over those running on localhost.
• Problem-Solution Fit & Public Impact (30%): Validating whether the built MVP is practical and relevant in solving real, data-driven problems. The evaluation focuses on applicability within the industry sector and potential for future scalability.
• Creative Tech-Implementation (20%): Testing the efficiency and creativity of the architecture in integrating the tech stack (Web3, AI, IoT, Web2) within 24 hours. The assessment covers the reliability of the system logic and an audit of the commit history (GitHub/GitLab).
• Pitching & Q&A Defense (15%): Evaluate the team’s communication skills and cohesion when presenting the product and defending technical/business arguments before the judges. This evaluation covers the entire process, from initial preparation through the Q&A session.