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Welcome to Garuda Hacks 7.0
Ready to code, create, and conquer? Join Indonesia's Premier Hackathon and be part of Southeast Asia's largest hackathon community with over 6,000 total participants.
What to Bring:
· Laptop and charger
· Personal hardware (if needed)
· Toiletries and a change of clothes
· Student ID for verification
What We Provide:
· Basic hacking supplies
· Mentorship and workshops
· 24/7 venue access with sleeping areas
Event Overview
Garuda Hacks 7.0 is Indonesia's premier international hackathon taking place July 16-18, 2026, at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. This 30-hour intensive coding marathon challenges participants to build innovative solutions that bring Indonesia's ideals closer to its lived reality.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we're dedicated to empowering young Indonesians with the skills and motivation to solve the country's most urgent issues. Since 2020, we've consistently hosted Southeast Asia's largest hackathons, helping thousands of students develop in both computer science and entrepreneurship.
Requirements
What to Build
This year's theme focuses on developing sustainable solutions for Health, Safety, and Resilience and Agriculture. You are challenged to create functional tools that address regional disparities and support vulnerable populations. Your work will directly contribute to building a more stable, self-sufficient, and secure future for Indonesia.
Check out https://www.garudahacks.com for more information on the theme and tracks.
What to Submit (In English only):
- A Project Summary
- Link(s) to your repository for code. Prototyping platforms like Figma or Sketch should submit a public view-only link to the project, not to the prototype.
- A 2-minute demo video, containing problem you want to tackle, how you solve it, the tech stack used, AI disclosure, and any strengths of your project. Video is not limited to static PPT or screen record, but can be anything you want as long as it potrays your project.
- A paragraph about the development process
- A list of tools used
- An AI usage disclosure: what kind of AI are you using, how you use it, and how it helped you overcame the problem or challenge during hackathon.
- Copyrighted materials used in your project: including any important libraries used within code, imagery, audiovisual, copywriting, etc.
Please refer to handbook for more comprehensive guide for the submission.
Prizes
1st Place Health Track
1st Place Health Track: IDR 5 Million & ADVAN Device
2nd Place Health Track
2nd Place Health Track: IDR 3 Million
3rd Place Health Track
3rd Place Health Track: IDR 2 Million
1st Place Safety Track
1st Place Safety Track: IDR 5 Million & ADVAN Device
2nd Place Safety Track
2nd Place Safety Track: IDR 3 Million
3rd Place Safety Track
3rd Place Safety Track: IDR 2 Million
1st Place Agriculture & Food Systems Track
1st Place Agriculture & Food Systems Track: IDR 5 Million & ADVAN Device
2nd Place Agriculture & Food Systems Track
2nd Place Agriculture & Food Systems Track: IDR 3 Million
3rd Place Agriculture & Food Systems Track
3rd Place Agriculture & Food Systems Track: IDR 2 Million
Best Pre-University Hack
Best Pre-University Hack
Runner Up Best Pre-University Hack
Runner Up Best Pre-University Hack
Best No-Code Hack
Best No-Code Hack
Runner Up Best No-Code Hack
Runner Up Best No-Code Hack
Best All-Women Hack
Best All-Women Hack
Best Solo Hack
Best Solo Hack
Most Unique Idea
Most Unique Idea
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Various Judges Across Industries in Indonesia
Judging Criteria
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Presentation & Communication
Can a non-expert understand what was built? -
Problem Definition
Is the problem real and well-scoped? Does the team understand the paint point? -
Impact & Feasibility
Could this actually work and does it solve something meaningful? -
User Experience & Design (Non-Technical Aspect)
Is the product usable, polished, accessible? -
Market Fit / Viability (Non-Technical Aspect)
Would people actually use/pay for this? -
Technical Implementation (Technical Aspect)
How good was the project in terms of architecture and complexity of what was built? -
Innovation & Novelty (Technical Aspect)
Does the technical approach bring something new? Clever use of tech? Or does it follow industry or an existing design without creative twists?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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