What are PROD Hackathons?
About Hackathons
We host competitions in different cities and countries so you can try your hand at development, gain experience, and get ready for the Olympiad
The PROD Hackathon is your chance to explore the Olympiad format and build a prototype of a real IT product — an app or a service
PROD Hackathon
The competition lasts three days. During this time, you’ll develop a project with your team, sharpen your coding skills at educational workshops, and meet experts — developers from major IT companies and lecturers from leading universities
The competition lasts three days
Open Hackathons
There are no active hackathons at the moment. In the meantime, you can explore past materials and challenges — they’ll help you prepare for the next ones
Who Can Join
We welcome school students in grades 8−11 who are passionate about math and computer science
At the start of the hackathon, lecturers and developers will guide you through backend, frontend, mobile, and MLOps engineering
You can participate even with minimal programming skills
For whom
What You Can Win
Winners
Merch, a winner’s diploma, and a fast-track entry to the second round of the PROD Olympiad in Industrial Development
All participants
Official merch from the organizers and a certificate of participation to add to your portfolio
Pick one of four available cases and dive into industrial programming — all tasks are based on real business challenges
Project Work
Network with developers from top IT companies and lecturers from leading universities. Ask them about career paths and the skills needed to land your first job
Meet the Pros
Learn something new at educational workshops — part of the hackathon program. They’ll help you build up your skills and perform better on tasks
Case Support
What to Expect at the Hackathon
Hackathon
Meet other participants who share your passion for development and want to grow alongside you
Networking
Solve tough problems with mentor guidance. Every team will have a dedicated mentor throughout the hackathon
Mentor Support
Get insights on what worked well and where to improve from lecturers and developers
Expert Feedback
Pick one of four available cases and dive into industrial programming — all tasks are based on real business challenges
Project Work
Network with developers from top IT companies and lecturers from leading universities. Ask them about career paths and the skills needed to land your first job
Meet the Pros
Learn something new at educational workshops — part of the hackathon program. They’ll help you build up your skills and perform better on tasks
Case Support
Meet other participants who share your passion for development and want to grow alongside you
Networking
Solve tough problems with mentor guidance. Every team will have a dedicated mentor throughout the hackathon
Mentor Support
Get insights on what worked well and where to improve from lecturers and developers
Expert Feedback
We’ll add you to a chat where you can find like-minded peers to team up with, or help you form a team on-site
The hackathon is team-based: each team should include a backend, frontend, or mobile developer — and in some cities, also an MLOps engineer
Form a Team
Bring a Laptop
You’ll need a laptop and charger to work on the project
Form a Team
Bring a Laptop
Prepare
How to Prepare for the Hackathon
How to Choose Your Track
Directions
Work on the invisible but essential parts of apps: storing data, processing requests, and running calculations
Backend
Create apps for smartphones — from games and services to utilities
Mobile Development
Build user-friendly, visually appealing interfaces — the part of websites and apps people actually see and use
Frontend
Train artificial intelligence: design algorithms and models that find patterns in data and solve business problems
MLOps Engineering
Hackathon Schedule
Registration
Opening
Introductory lecture
Coffee break, distribution by rooms
Work with mentors
Teamwork
Lunch
Work with product managers — experts responsible for product growth
Coffee break
Git workshop
Project work
Participant registration
Team meetings with product managers (20–30 mins per team, others continue project work)
Coffee break
Case work
Lunch
UI/UX consultations (20–30 mins per team, others continue project work)
Task work
Participant registration
Task work
Coffee break
Lunch
Presentation upload and code freeze
Project presentations
Expert feedback
Closing
Vladivostok State University
T-Technologies
Central University
HSE University
FIZTEX science & IT school
HSE Faculty of Computer Science
College of Information and Creative Technologies
Chuvash State University
Antiplagiat
Organizers
Vladivostok State University
T-Technologies Group
Central University
HSE University
Antiplagiat
FIZTEX science & IT school
HSE Faculty of Computer Science
College of Information and Creative Technologies
HSE Faculty of Computer ScienceChuvash State University
FAQ
3–5 people.
Once you register, we’ll invite you to a private Telegram chat just for participants. You can find teammates there or we’ll match you on-site.
Yes! Your teammates will also need to register, and during registration you’ll need to list their names. If your team has fewer than three people, we’ll help you find others.
Just a laptop and your ID/passport.
Yes, free lunches and coffee breaks are included.
No, all participants cover their own accommodation and travel.
Each participant gets a welcome pack with merch and a participation certificate. Winners receive diplomas, prizes, and fast-track entry to the second round of the PROD Olympiad (with registration required).
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Number of spots is limited