Technical implementation
Show a working product flow, core architecture, integrations, data inputs and outputs, and what was built during the hackathon.
June 5-7, 2026 • online hackathon
HackOnVibe
Build your first AI-assisted micro-product in one weekend. Code, deploy, demo, and pitch the product you have been postponing.
3 days
Friday to Sunday
1-4
builders per team
AI-first
vibe coding allowed
$300 sponsor credits
For teams that submit and present a completed project.
Your first ship, not a pitch deck
HackOnVibe is for builders who want to stop postponing ideas. You do not need to build a company in 72 hours. You need a small everyday tool people can open, understand, try, and support. All hackathon communication, team formation, mentor updates, reminders, and support will happen in our Discord community.
The main challenge is to build an AI-assisted application for everyday use: individually, inside a small team, or for a small or medium-sized business.
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Sponsor support
Iteration Machine supports HackOnVibe
The Iteration Machine platform will provide each team with $300 of its credits if they submit and present a completed project.
Participate and, in addition to building a product, you will get a strong boost to attract early customers after the hackathon.
$300 credits for each team that submits and defends a completed project
How to receive credits
- Submit a complete project on DoraHacks by June 7, 2026 at 18:00 EEST.
- Include a working demo or prototype, short demo video, and product description.
- Present and defend the project during the final pitching session at 18:30 EEST.
- Credits are issued after organizer verification and sponsor onboarding instructions.
Project focus
Build a practical product with clear technical implementation and a real business case. The project should solve a recurring problem and show how it can become useful for individuals, small teams, or small and medium-sized businesses.
AI functionality
Use AI meaningfully inside the product or workflow. Explain what AI does, why it matters, and how it improves the user experience.
Problem and users
Define the recurring problem, target users, use case, and why the product would be used regularly.
Business model
Describe customer segments, pricing, monetization, competitors or alternatives, and the path to first paying users.
Go-to-market
Explain how you would attract early customers, test demand, collect feedback, and continue after the hackathon.
Product presentation
Prepare a clear demo and pitch that explain the product, functionality, technical choices, business logic, and next steps.
Timeline
All key moments are packed into one focused build weekend: kickoff, mentor support, pitching, submissions, and final results.
June 5, 2026 • 19:00 EEST
Kickoff call
Team formation, rules, submission flow, schedule, and all organizational details.
June 6, 2026 • 18:00-19:00 EEST
Mentor sessions
Two mentor sessions by prior registration for product, technical, and business feedback.
June 7, 2026 • 12:00 EEST
Pitch masterclass
How to present the problem, product, AI features, business potential, and project page.
June 7, 2026 • 18:00 EEST
Submission deadline
Final DoraHacks submission must include a working demo, description, and product vision.
June 7, 2026 • 18:30 EEST
Project pitching
Teams present their projects, explain the product, show the demo, and share business logic.
June 7, 2026 • 20:30 EEST
Results
We announce winners, summarize the strongest projects, and celebrate what teams shipped.
Eligibility & submission
HackOnVibe is open to solo builders and teams of 1-4 people. You can use AI coding tools, no-code tools, templates, APIs, open-source libraries, and third-party services.
Who can join
- Vibe coders and first-time builders
- Developers, designers, students, and product people
- Indie makers, future founders, and AI tool explorers
What to submit
- Working demo or prototype
- Short demo video
- Product description and target users
- What was built during the hackathon
Product vision
- Core functionality and user flow
- AI-powered features and integrations
- Business model and monetization idea
- Go-to-market or first-user acquisition plan
Judging criteria
Projects are evaluated not only as demos, but as early product experiments with real users, business logic, and a path toward continued development.
Usefulness & execution
- Does it solve a real everyday problem?
- Is there a working demo?
- Is the product flow clear enough to understand?
AI & product depth
- Does AI meaningfully improve the workflow?
- Are the main features clearly described?
- Are future versions realistic and focused?
Business potential
- Is the target customer clear?
- Is there a pricing or revenue idea?
- Can the project attract first users or customers?
Code • Create • Vibe • Innovate
Bring an idea. Leave with a demo.
Register, join the Discord community, find a team or build solo. All communication during the hackathon will happen there, from kickoff updates to mentor session details and final reminders.