RLC Hacks 2026
Resera
Prize breakdown
Grand Prize
- Certificate of Achievement - $300 in Featherless credits - $500 in render credits - $500 in Formaloo credits - VIP perks and 1.5k points for Polaris Student - 2000 credits for ProjectAAL ($40) - 1-month free subscription for Test Atlas ($99) - Coupon for $25 in AoPS products
Non-cashRunner Up
- Certificate of Achievement - $300 in render credits - $500 in Formaloo credits - VIP perks and 1.5k points for Polaris Student - 1500 credits for ProjectAAL ($30) - 1-month free subscription for Test Atlas ($99) - Coupon for $25 in AoPS products
Non-cashThird Place
- Certificate of Achievement - $100 in render credits - $500 in Formaloo credits - VIP perks and 1.5k points for Polaris Student - 1000 credits for ProjectAAL ($20) - 1-month free subscription for Test Atlas ($99) - Coupon for $25 in AoPS products
Non-cashBest Video
- Certificate of Achievement - 1.5k points for Polaris Student - 1-month free subscription for Test Atlas ($99) - Coupon for $25 in AoPS products
Non-cashBest Idea
- Certificate of Achievement - 1.5k points for Polaris Student - 1-month free subscription for Test Atlas ($99)
Non-cashParticipant Prize
- $50 in building credits for Render - 10,000 credits for Firecrawl - 250 licenses for n8n Cloud Pro - $25 of Feather Per-Request credits - 50 full access licenses for Interview Cake
Non-cash
Timeline
- Submissions openJul 26, 2026
- Submission deadlineAug 4, 2026
About
RLC Hacks 2026
A hackathon built for builders, by builders, focused on optimizing the technology that runs our world.
Check out our site: lovhack.dev/rlc
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/36JDXtjgCn
Host: Resera
Co-hosts: LovHack (https://lovhack.dev/) and CodeStarters (https://www.codestarters.org/)
Community Partners: GenAI Devs (https://discord.gg/fz6sn2kVyK)
What is RLC Hacks 2026?
RLC Hacks is a 1 week hackathon where your mission is to build software that optimizes the technology behind the systems we depend on every day. Open to builders of any skill level, whether you're in high school, university, or self-taught.
The goal is a working prototype but if a live prototype isn't feasible, a short video demo showcasing your project in action is expected instead.
To be clear: not a proof of concept. Not a pitch deck. A working prototype.
Tracks
Tracks will be revealed once the hackathon begins!
Why should you participate?
Honestly, why shouldn't you? This is a free hackathon with real prizes on the line, including render credits, VIP perks, platform subscriptions, and more (full prize breakdown below, and more still to be announced). Even if you don't place, it's a genuine opportunity to sharpen your skills, explore new technologies, and build something that actually matters. You'll also get to connect with other builders and become part of a growing community. Some added perks:
- Certificates and plenty of awards
- Recognition within the RLC community and beyond
- Something real to add to your portfolio
- Amazing prizes for winners, of course
- Continued support for your project after the event ends
Sponsor Resources
- Will be posted on the discord and website after the Hackathon starts
Requirements
Submission Requirements
- Your prototype and/or video demo must be publicly accessible to everyone, no restricted links or private repositories.
- Your project must be made in the time interval of the hackathon.
- Your project must directly tie back to the hackathon theme, and you should be prepared to explain how and why.
- All work must be original. Resubmissions of prior projects or plagiarism without proper citation will result in immediate disqualification.
- You must clearly disclose where and how AI tools were used in your project, and properly cite any statistics, data, graphs, or information sourced from others.
- You must join our Discord server and follow its rules throughout the event.
- You must provide the full name, contact email, Discord username, GitHub username, age, current school or institution, and country for every team member to ensure prizes can be properly awarded.
- We strongly recommend reading through all provided materials, including the judging criteria, so you understand exactly how your project will be evaluated.
- RLC Hacks reserves the right to disqualify and withdraw any submission found to involve fraud, dishonesty, or related violations, at any point before or after judging.
- Submissions open
- Jul 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 4, 2026
- First seen
- Jul 11, 2026
- Last seen
- Jul 16, 2026