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Hack With Dora 2.0
Build. Launch. Get Recognized. Ship a real consumer product in 4 days, launch Product Hunt–style, and be seen by a global stage of builders.
"The story begins where the map ends. Grab a chair."
— the narrator
So what is this, really?
Hack With Dora 2.0 is a 4-day global hackathon where people from anywhere build a real consumer product and launch it to the world. No jargon, no gatekeeping — bring curiosity, we'll bring the rest.
You have an idea
Anything consumer-focused — an app, a tool, a website. Big or tiny. Doesn't matter.
You find a team
Solo? We match you with 2–3 others. Coder, designer, marketer, storyteller.
You build & launch
4 days. AI tools + no-code allowed. Ship it publicly on Product Hunt / Peerlist.
You get recognized
Judges, users, and the ecosystem see your work. Winners join the pipeline.
Build something people would actually use — and launch it before the weekend ends.
If you love making stuff — you belong here.
Builders & developers
Love building products, solving problems, or experimenting with new tech? You're in.
Designers, marketers & creators
Design experiences, create content, tell stories, launch products, grow communities — bring your superpower.
Open to everyone
Gender-inclusive hackathon. Every team must have at least 2 female members to encourage inclusive collaboration.
Solo or team
Already have a team? Amazing. Flying solo? We'll help you find teammates through matching sessions.
Non-tech tracks
Marketing, video creation, product launch, branding, community — we'll match you with teams that need you.
Students & pros
From first-year students to industry veterans — curiosity beats CV every time.
"No traveller enters the forest alone. The next chapter is where you find your crew."
— the narrator
A prize pool worth chasing.
Full numbers reveal when the rain clears. Here's how the pool splits — enough to say 'oh damn' when you see it.
Cash + ecosystem perks + launch runway
Cash + mentor time + partner credits
Per track: Consumer AI · Creator tools · Wellness
Judge's choice · community favourite · best storytelling
Cash + credits + ecosystem value combined
Every participant also gets
Ecosystem credits
Partner credits from AI, cloud, launch and design tooling sponsors.
Launch runway
GTM support to take your MVP from demo to Product Hunt front page.
Mentorship
1:1 sessions with verified operators, founders and designers.
Career pipeline
Fast-track interviews with corporate & startup partners.
Recognition
Certificates, features and permanent spot on the DoraDAO wall.
Build for real people, in real categories.
Theme is wide open — but consumer-focused. Pick any category below (mirrored from Product Hunt's consumer surface) and solve a problem you'd actually use. Live examples rotate in the spotlight.
Productivity
Focus, notes, calendars, task automation.
Productivity
Focus, notes, calendars, task automation.
AI Assistants
Chat, agents, copilots, workflows.
AI Notetakers
Meeting capture, summaries, action items.
Design Tools
Prototyping, mockups, brand systems.
Developer Tools
APIs, CLIs, SDKs, dev experience.
Marketing
SEO, content, growth, analytics.
Social Media
Creator tools, scheduling, community.
Video & Podcasting
Editing, publishing, monetisation.
Photo & Design
Generation, editing, asset libraries.
Writing & Content
Drafting, editing, publishing, translation.
E-commerce
Storefronts, checkout, retention.
Fintech
Payments, budgeting, investing.
Health & Fitness
Wellness, tracking, nutrition.
Mental Health
Journaling, therapy, mindfulness.
Education
Learning, tutoring, language, kids.
Travel
Planning, booking, itinerary, local.
Food & Drink
Cooking, recipes, delivery, dining.
Home & Lifestyle
Habits, home, family, pets.
Music & Audio
Discovery, generation, learning.
Reading & Books
Discovery, notes, quotes, summaries.
Dating & Relationships
Meeting, connecting, growing together.
Gaming
Casual, indie, creator, community.
Sustainability
Climate, mindful consumption, circular.
Web3 Consumer
Wallets, identity, on-chain social.
Categories mirrored from Product Hunt's consumer surface. You're free to combine, remix or invent — as long as a real human would use it.
"Every great product answers a question the world was already whispering."
— the narrator
From apply to launch day.
A single trail from the first form to the final celebration — every checkpoint plotted, every date public.
- 01 · 5 Jul – 31 Jul
Apply
Drop your application and tell us why you're excited to build.
- 02 · 27 – 31 Jul
Get Shortlisted
We review, we shortlist, we email — get ready to gather your crew.
- 03 · 1 Aug – 6 Aug
Find Your Team
Team formation, icebreakers and matching sessions for solo builders.
- 04 · 7 – 10 Aug
Learn & Build
The hacking period — workshops, mentor chains, and 4 days of shipping.
- 05 · 7 – 10 Aug
Launch Your Product
Ship on Product Hunt, Peerlist and beyond — full launch playbook.
- 06 · 7 – 10 Aug
Get Real User Feedback
Put your product in front of real users, judges and the ecosystem.
- 07 · 15 Aug
Celebrate the Winners
Awards, ecosystem drops, and the beginning of what happens next.
Mentors, judges & growth experts.
Think you've got what it takes to guide the next big idea? We're inviting mentors and judges from Tech & AI, Marketing & Growth, and Product Strategy & Launch.
Guide the next generation of builders.
We're inviting mentors across four segments: Business & Marketing · Product & PMM · Creators & Community · Developers. Diverse panels of 4–5 mentors guide each team across the full product journey.
Apply as mentorJudge products from every angle.
We welcome judges from all backgrounds. Diverse perspectives ensure fair, holistic evaluation across innovation, usability, impact and execution.
Apply as judgeBring real problems to real builders.
Open to partnerships across tech and non-tech alike — including mental health, psychology and social impact. Help us build for people, not just with technology.
Partner with usSponsor the next wave of products.
If this initiative resonates with your organization, we'd love to collaborate. Fill the interest form and our team will reach out within a few hours.
Become a sponsorBacked by an amazing community.
Hack With Dora is being built alongside an ecosystem of sponsors, colleges, communities, NGOs and partners — announced as the rain clears.
Sponsors
Revealing soonColleges & Universities
Revealing soonCommunities
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Revealing soonThe judging criteria, in the open.
Panels of builders, creators and marketers score every submission on these six dimensions. No secret rubric — you know exactly what to optimise for.
Innovation & originality
25%Is the idea fresh, unexpected, or a genuinely better take on a known problem?
Problem–solution fit
20%Does it clearly solve a real consumer problem for a real, describable person?
Usability & design
20%Is it intuitive, delightful, and something a human would open twice?
Execution & craft
15%How complete is the working product? Speed, polish, edge cases, launch quality.
Impact & storytelling
10%Does the pitch move the room? Is the 'why' as strong as the 'what'?
Feasibility & scale
10%Could this live past demo day — technically and as a real product?
Tie-breakers: launch quality (Product Hunt / Peerlist), real user signal in the first 48 hours, and how well the team can articulate the next step.
Got questions? We've got answers.
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Ready to build something awesome?
The next big consumer product could be yours. Register now and join a global community of builders, creators, designers, marketers and innovators.
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