once your application is approved.

Demo Day: November 20, 2026. Location TBD; the event may be livestreamed globally.

Final dates, venue, eligibility requirements, judging criteria, & prize payment rules will be published before registration closes.

How to submit (via the portal)

Submit either an open-source repository or a deployed product.

Include a video of up to three minutes explaining the problem & demonstrating your product. Technical details are optional.

Rules snapshot

Best Build Log & School Cup awards can be combined with the Grand Champion award.

Real Customer Award: Only genuine payments from non-affiliated customers qualify. Paid or artificial engagement is not permitted.

School Cup: A school must have at least 10 eligible teams to qualify.

The Real Customer Award & School Cup may go unawarded if eligibility requirements are not met.

Organized by HarnessRouter Labs (YC-backed).

Additional sponsors may be announced, & the prize pool may increase.