Compete in creative challenges against the world’s top talent
Show off your skills and win big in the first ever Toptal Hackathon.
Time is running out! Sign up for the Toptal Hackathon and get ready to bring your A-game.
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About the hackathon
Toptal is hosting a virtual hackathon exclusively for our amazing talent community.
The hackathon is open to Toptal talent from all professions. Unleash your creativity as you collaborate with fellow Toptalers to build a coding competition or mini-app that’s original, engaging, and entertaining.
Why Join
- Meet fellow Toptalers and build something amazing together.
- Create a coding competition, mini-app, or game that empowers developers and other skilled talent from all over the world to compete against each other.
- Compete for more than $26,000 worth of prizes.
- Catch the attention of notable clients by showcasing what you built.
- Build a product that could potentially influence future Toptal Hackathons.
How to Participate
Form a winning team, choose a challenge you want to participate in, and register for the Toptal Hackathon.
Come up with an original idea and, along with your team, create the best possible solution to one of the two challenges during the Toptal Hackathon weekend, from November 11-13, 2022.
Compete in a live Q&A session moderated by Toptal Hackathon judges and win the main prize during the live winner announcement, to be held on November 18, 2022.
THE CHALLENGEs
Challenge 1
Coding Competition
Build a new coding challenge for developers to compete against one another and demonstrate their coding expertise. Inspired by the Toptal Speed Coding Challenge, your product should be original, engaging, and entertaining for all developers.
Challenge 2
Mini-App Challenge
Build an online mini-app for Toptalers and other remote professionals to play during their free time, ideally enabling participants to connect with, or compete against, others from around the world.
Prizes
1st Place
per challenge
to split between all team members
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Toptal Hackathon gift packs for each team member
2nd Place
per challenge
to split between all team members
1st Place
per challenge
to split between all team members
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Toptal Hackathon gift packs for each team member
3rd Place
per challenge
to split between all team members
Other prizes
Team Spirit Award
Have fun and win extra prizes.
Follow the #-hackathon-general channel during the hackathon week and compete in minichallenges.
The winning team will receive Toptal Hackathon gift packs.
Most Innovative Idea Award
We’re looking for the most innovative ideas that represent out-of-the-box thinking. Toptal will award the team that presents the most unique approach with special Toptal Hackathon gift packs.
Time is running out! Sign up for the Toptal Hackathon and get ready to bring your A-game.
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EVENT AGENDA
All times Eastern
17 Oct
Registration Opens
October 17, 2022, 9:00 AM
7 Nov
Registration Closes
November 7, 2022, 11:00 AM
11 Nov
Start of the Toptal Hackathon
November 11, 2022, 11:00 AM
13 Nov
End of the Toptal Hackathon
November 13, 2022, 2:00 PM
16 Nov
Announcement of Finalists
November 16, 2022, 2:00 PM
18 Nov
Finals with Live Winner Announcement
November 18, 2022, 11:00 AM
FAQ
What is the goal of the Toptal Hackathon?
As the largest fully distributed workforce in the world, Toptal is in a unique position to give back to our global community — the top 3% of talent in the world.
Why should I participate in the hackathon?
In addition to competing for prizes and bragging rights, the Toptal Hackathon is a chance to meet new people in the network while building something amazing together. The winning products will be used by developers or other professionals all over the world. They could even capture the attention of clients who are intrigued by what you’ve built!
What should I expect?
In the spirit of camaraderie and competition, you have the chance to put your creativity to the test by collaborating with fellow Toptalers to build an original coding challenge, online tool, mini-app, game, or puzzle.
What if I don’t have a team?
If you don’t have a team yet, join #-hackathon-find-your-team and let us know you’re looking for support in forming a team. Also, join the Toptal Hackathon Info Session on November 2nd to meet people and find a team.
How many people can I have on my team?
Teams can include up to eight Toptalers.
How do I register as an individual or team?
The Toptal Hackathon is intended to be a competition between teams, so we strongly encourage you to join or form a team to participate. If you do not yet have a team, you can register as an individual and indicate on the form whether you are 1) looking for a team to join, or 2) planning to participate on your own.
If you’ve formed a team prior to registration, each individual still needs to submit a registration form. On the form, you can indicate whether you are a team leader or a team member. All team members must align on the team name and choose a team leader to successfully complete the registration.
What if I want to add or remove a member from the team?
You can add or communicate a withdrawal of the team member using this form. Only the team leader can perform this action.
Do I have to pay to participate in the hackathon?
No, the hackathon is free and open to the entire Toptal talent community. Please read all Terms & Conditions carefully before registering.
Time is running out! Sign up for the Toptal Hackathon and get ready to bring your A-game.
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