Overview
HackOnVibe is a three day online hackathon designed for vibe coders, AI builders, indie makers, and first time founders who want to bring their ideas to life. The event centers on building an AI assisted everyday tool that can help individuals, small teams, or small and medium sized businesses save time, automate routine tasks, improve communication, and streamline daily workflows. The program emphasizes not only prototyping but also presenting a complete product vision, including core features, user flows, AI powered capabilities, integrations, target users, business model, pricing, first users, and a path to market. The hackathon aims to help participants ship a real product, validate demand within a community, and connect with potential supporters or customers. All official communication occurs on the HackOnVibe Discord server, with links provided on the event page.
Agenda
The timeline outlines a structured schedule across three days. On June 5, 2026 at 19:00 local time, the kickoff call will cover rules, team formation, and submission basics on DoraHacks. June 6 features mentor sessions from 18:00 to 19:00, with attendance requiring prior registration to receive targeted feedback on the idea, technical implementation, or business model. June 7 includes a masterclass at 12:00 focused on pitching and presenting the project, followed by a final submission deadline at 18:00 and pitching sessions at 18:30. The results are announced at 20:30. The page also notes that all times are listed in Eastern European Summer Time (EEST).
Format & Tracks
HackOnVibe is an online, community driven event with a single track designed to foster collaboration and rapid development. Participants can form teams of 1 to 4 people and may use AI coding tools, no-code tools, templates, APIs, open source libraries, and third party services. The emphasis is on delivering a working product and a compelling go to market plan rather than a bare prototype. Tracks or sub tracks are indicated by the event’s track record and the ecosystem partners but the core focus remains developing a tangible, user friendly AI powered tool.
Prizes & Judging
The prize structure combines community support with organizer selected awards. The final prize pool and distribution are announced before the event starts. Submissions are judged on a set of criteria including usefulness, functionality, AI integration, business potential, execution, presentation, and community validation. Each submission must include a clear product description, demo or prototype, target users, core functionality, AI features, user flow or key screens, a business model and monetization idea, go to market strategy, and a plan for future development. The judging framework emphasizes real world applicability and potential for traction beyond the hackathon.
Eligibility & Participation
HackOnVibe welcomes individuals and small teams of 1-4 participants who are vibing coders, first-time builders, AI enthusiasts, developers, designers, product people, students, indie makers, or founders exploring new ideas. Participants may use AI coding tools, no code solutions, templates, APIs, and other third party services, but must deliver a product that is built or substantially developed during the event. The project should target everyday users or small to medium businesses and showcase a viable path to adoption.
Contact & Community
All communications take place via the HackOnVibe Discord server. The page lists a number of contact points including Discord and organizer Telegram handle @skimman. Additional information about the organizers and the mission of HackOnVibe is provided in the About Us section, which describes the initiative as a community for vibe coders and AI assisted builders focused on shipping fast, validating early, and continuing collaboration beyond the hackathon. The page also notes where to find further information about the HackOnVibe organization and its coordinators.
About Us
HackOnVibe positions itself as a community that helps makers move from postponed ideas to real products. It highlights a culture of rapid shipping, community validation, and ongoing collaboration after the event. The organizing team invites participants to join the Discord channel for ongoing engagement and feedback, with Maksym Kopystko named as the coordinator. The aim is to create a supportive environment for beginners, indie makers, and future founders to test demand, receive feedback, and learn how to operate like startup builders. HackOnVibe emphasizes that it is about more than a prototype; it is about building a product with real value and a path to market.
