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NextSpark Hacks

by Independent

NextSpark Hacks is an online hackathon run by Independent. Submissions are open until Oct 26, 2026. The prize pool is $100. 102 people have registered so far.

Prize pool
$100
1 cash prize and 5 other prizes
Time left
3 days
closes Oct 26, 2026
Joined
102
registered so far
Format
Online
open to anyone
Opened Oct 21Day 3 of 6Closes Oct 26
Key factsNextSpark Hacks
SubmissionsOct 21 to 26, 2026
DeadlineOct 26, 2026 (closes in 3 days)
Prize pool$100
Prizes1 cash prize and 5 other prizes
FormatOnline
Participants102 registered
OrganiserIndependent
ThemesBeginner Friendly, Machine Learning/AI, Open Ended

Where to launch it afterwards

A hackathon gives you a working project and a deadline, not an audience. These are the highest Domain Rating directories in our catalogue that take AI tools and give a free dofollow link back.

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6StartupFA.me831–3 daysRequiredSubmit →

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Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline for NextSpark Hacks?+
Submissions for NextSpark Hacks close on Oct 26, 2026. The submission period runs Oct 21 to 26, 2026. Confirm the exact cut-off time and timezone on the official page before you plan around it.
What are the prizes for NextSpark Hacks?+
NextSpark Hacks has a $100 cash prize pool, made up of 1 cash prize and 5 other prizes. The official page has the split per place.
Who can join NextSpark Hacks?+
NextSpark Hacks is held online and registration is public, so you can take part from anywhere. Age, country and team-size limits vary per event, so read the rules on Devpost before you start building.
What kind of project fits NextSpark Hacks?+
The organiser tags it with these themes: Beginner Friendly, Machine Learning/AI, Open Ended. The judging criteria on the official page say what a winning entry looks like.
Where can I launch my hackathon project afterwards?+
A hackathon gives you a working project and a deadline, not an audience. Once you have submitted, create a Startup Profile on LaunchPanda and list the project on launch directories to get its first users and backlinks.

LaunchPanda does not run this event. Dates, prizes and participant counts come from the organiser's Devpost page and were last checked on Oct 23, 2026. If something is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.

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