Proof of Possible 2026

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

An idea is easy to describe. We want to see it work.

Proof of Possible 2026 is a free, global, fully online hackathon where developers, designers, researchers, students, founders, and first-time builders transform AI, software, and emerging technology into working products that solve real problems.

There is no required API and no narrow prompt. You can build a web or mobile application, AI system, developer tool, data product, game, security tool, browser extension, accessibility product, automation, immersive experience, or another testable technology solution.

What matters is that your project has a clear reason to exist. Generic chatbots, copied tutorials, static mockups, and undeveloped pitches will not be competitive. If your project uses generative AI, it should power a meaningful capability—not simply be added as a label or chat box.

POSSIBLE PROJECT DIRECTIONS

Human First
Build technology that improves health, accessibility, education, safety, sustainability, civic life, or everyday well-being.

Work Rewritten
Redesign a frustrating workflow or help people create, collaborate, analyze, decide, and work more effectively.

Intelligent Systems
Explore agents, machine learning, multimodal AI, computer vision, voice technology, data systems, recommendation systems, or trustworthy automation.

Wildcard
Build the idea that does not fit anywhere else. Experimental software, creative tools, games, cybersecurity projects, and unexpected combinations belong here.

GET STARTED

Register through Devpost and join our online community at [COMMUNITY LINK]. You may participate individually or with a team of up to four people.

Start with one specific person and one genuine problem. Then build the smallest functional product capable of proving that your solution could work.

There are no cash prizes. Instead, participants compete for public recognition, digital certificates, written judge feedback, project spotlights, and invitations to present during the virtual winner showcase.

Don’t pitch the future. Build evidence.