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About DHack

DHACK'26 is a multi-category innovation challenge for university teams, school students, and ReBrand participants. Build AI-assisted, sustainable digital solutions through creative collaboration and human-centered design.

MISSION

Our mission is to cultivate a culture of innovation among school students and university participants by empowering them to solve real-world challenges through creativity, collaboration, and human-centered design. Through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and a commitment to global sustainability goals, we inspire the next generation to create meaningful digital solutions for a better future.

Three Ways to Compete

DHACK 2026 expands into university, school, and faculty-exclusive tracks designed around AI, sustainability, and human-centered design.

Inter-University Hackathon

For undergraduate teams from recognized universities building AI-assisted digital solutions for real-world challenges.

  • Recognized university students
  • Team size: exactly 3 members
  • University, faculty, degree program, and student ID required
Register for this track

InterSchool Hackathon

A school-level innovation track for student teams guided by a teacher and supported by parent or guardian contact details.

  • School students only
  • Exactly 5 members
  • Only one team can register from each school
Register for this track

ReBrand Hackathon

A faculty-exclusive brand and UI/UX challenge for FMSC students at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

  • Exactly 5 FMSC students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Exactly 3 Business Information Systems students
  • Exactly 2 members from other FMSC departments
Register for this track

Registration

Register for DHACK'26

Choose your competition track and submit your team details through the official DHACK'26 registration flow.

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University

Exactly 3 members

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School

Exactly 5 members

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ReBrand

Exactly 5 members

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Event Timeline

Mark your calendar for the official DHACK'26 schedule.

08 July 202601

Registration Open

Team registration opens for all DHACK 2026 competitions.

20 July 202602

Registration Closed

Final day for Inter-University, InterSchool, and ReBrand registrations.

01 August 202603

First Round

Initial judging round for registered DHACK 2026 teams.

23 August 202604

Second Round

Selected teams progress into the second evaluation round.

12 September 202605

Final Round

Final competition round for top DHACK 2026 teams.

September (Date TBA)06

ReBrand Hackathon

FMSC-exclusive ReBrand Hackathon. Exact September date to be announced.

Workshop Series

Master the essential skills for modern design with our comprehensive workshop series. Learn from industry experts and get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques.

Design Thinking for Impact

Frame real-world problems with empathy, research, and SDGs.

Workshop 1 of 4

AI-Enabled Product Strategy

Turn AI capabilities into usable, responsible digital products.

Workshop 2 of 4

UI Systems and Prototyping

Create polished interfaces, design systems, and prototypes.

Workshop 3 of 4

UX Validation

Test concepts, improve flows, and present user-centered evidence.

Workshop 4 of 4

Prizes

1st place
LKR 70,000
2nd place
LKR 50,000
3rd place
LKR 30,000

Total Prize Pool

LKR 0

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are the essentials for DHACK'26 teams, schools, and ReBrand participants.

Get in Touch

Have questions about DHACK'26? Need assistance with registration or submissions? Our team is here to help you every step of the way.

Co-Chairperson - DHack

Avindi Getawakanda

PR and Delegates Crew Head

Minoli Fernando

We're available to help you during DHACK'26