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Cursor Colombo Buildathon

lumaHosted on Luma

Fetched 1 day ago

Saturday, May 16, 2026

to Sunday, May 17, 2026

•

1 day long

Artificial IntelligenceFintechSocial Impact

Event Type

in person

509

Participants

$200,000

Prize Pool

45

Est. Projects

​What to expect: Bring your ideas, ship your projects!!! ⏳ 24 hours of pure building with 300 other builders in-person 👥 Participants can join in teams of 2–4 (min 2 - max 4)💳 More than $400 of dollars in credits for you to build without limitations⚒️ Workshops prior to the hackathon to learn in depth🍔 Food & drinks on us Participation is limited to university students only, with mandatory student verification as part of registration. ​Prizes & Sponsorships Over $100,000 in premium credits reserved for the winning teams who deliver the most outstanding solutions. Every participant receives $400+ in free credits unlocking a combined total of more than $200,000 in tools and resources to build without limits. Top performers will also claim exclusive limited-edition merch and premium swag lasting proof you rose to the challenge. Partners Headliner: Cursor Tech Partners: OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Google Gemini, Netlify, Beyond Presence, v0, Supabase, Convex, Prime Intellect, Miro, n8n, MiniMax, VALSEA, Seylan and many more to come Supported by: Nventures, Starlink by Singer and onboarding more. Tracks A track is a focused theme or category your project must align with. Important: This hackathon requires a track. Every team must choose exactly one track - no multiples or combinations allowed. Available tracks: Audio & Voice AI Track by ElevenLabsBest use of Google GeminiBest Use of Beyond Presence by Beyond PresenceBest Use of Convex by ConvexBest use of n8n by n8n Best build by v0Deploy Challenge by NetlifyBest use of Fal​Best use of MiniMax APIBest use of VALSEAFintech track by Seylan (Projects should be built primarily on Cursor) Track selection form + updated track details, complete rules & judging criteria → will be sent to the Team Leader’s email. Don’t miss it! Throughout the hackathon, teams will have access to: Mentorship from experienced builders and partnersWorkshops, keynotes, and live support sessionsJudging by industry experts, founders, and technologists The event concludes with live demos, judging, and awards celebrating the most impactful, well-built, and innovative solutions. Whether you’re a beginner ready to ship your first product or an advanced builder pushing the limits, Cursor CodeQuest is where Sri Lanka’s next generation of developers comes to build. ​🎫 This is a FREE event. If you can no longer attend, please update your registration so a fellow Cursor lover can attend! By registering for the event, you automatically consent to photography, video recording, and use of such media for event-related promotional purposes. Event organized by Team TechTalk360

Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
Code of conduct