​Alibaba Cloud x Qoder Hackathon Singapore 2026

​🗓 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 5 August 2025, 11:30 PM (GMT+8)

​Build real software and applications with Qoder, the AI-native productivity and agentic AI coding platform. Hosted in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud.

​About the Hackathon

​Join the Qoder AI Hackathon in Singapore — a hands-on event where you'll ship real projects using Qoder's Expert Mode and Quest Mode as your primary build canvas.

​The onsite build day took place on 22 July. If you joined us, keep building. If you missed it, you can still participate remotely — submit your project before the deadline.

​Who Should Join

​This hackathon is intentionally open to a diverse mix of builders:

• ​Developers exploring agentic AI coding workflows

• ​Product managers and entrepreneurs shipping working software from ideas

• ​Designers and analysts building tools with AI assistance

​No coding experience? No problem. Qoder's Spec-Driven workflow lets you describe what you want to build in plain language, and Quest Mode builds it for you.

​What You'll Build

​Use Qoder as your primary build tool to create real, functional projects. Your project should demonstrate effective use of:

• ​Spec-Driven Workflow — Write a clear Spec document first, then use Quest Mode to autonomously execute and build your project step-by-step

• ​Quest Mode Orchestration — Break complex projects into verifiable, multi-step tasks, from architecture design to code delivery

• ​Qoder IDE CLI JetBrains Plugin — Use any Qoder interface as your primary coding environment

• ​Qwen Models (optional) — Access Qwen models via Qoder for AI-powered features

​Topics

• ​Build (Developers) — Write code and deliver a working project using Qoder's full toolchain

• ​Spec (Zero Code) — Just write your idea clearly as a Spec. Qoder's Quest Mode will do the building

​Suggested areas: developer tools, creative automation, data dashboards, workflow automation, internal tooling, document/legal automation, and more.

​Projects must demonstrate a clear use case, practical functionality, and thoughtful use of Qoder's capabilities.

​Prizes

• ​1st Place: USD 1,500 cash + 2 Months Qoder Pro Plan + Certificate + Special souvenirs + Featured on global Qoder channels

• ​2nd Place: USD 1,000 cash + 1 Month Qoder Pro Plan + Certificate + Special souvenirs + Social feature

• ​3rd Place: USD 500 cash + 5,000 credits + Certificate + Special souvenirs + Social feature

​All participants receive an e-certificate of participation.

​How to Submit

1. ​Finalize your project before Wednesday, 5 August, 11:30 PM (GMT+8)

2. ​Post your project on LinkedIn or X and tag the official Alibaba Cloud and Qoder accounts

3. ​Include a short write-up and/or demo video alongside your social post

4. ​Submit the project here

​Winners will be announced on 8 August.

​Judging Criteria

• ​Use of Qoder — 30% — Effective use of agentic capabilities, AI integration, and workflow reusability

• ​Innovation & Creativity — 25% — Originality of idea; creative use of Qoder's Quest Mode + Expert Mode

• ​Impact — 20% — Post reach & engagement

• ​Technical Execution — 15% — Completeness (including demo video), end-to-end functionality, appropriate complexity

• ​Presentation & UGC — 10% — Clear explanation in videos, social post, engagement, correct tagging

​FAQ

​Do I need to know how to code? No. Qoder's Spec-Driven workflow lets non-developers participate. Developers are also welcome with Expert Mode, CLI, and JetBrains Plugin support.

​Can I participate in a team? Yes — teams of up to 4 people. Solo participants are also welcome.

​What do I need to bring? Just your laptop and curiosity. Qoder access will be provided.

​How do I submit my project? Detailed submission guidelines will be shared with registered participants.

​Why haven't I received Qoder credits? Qoder credits are available for the first 100 registered participants only. If you're outside the first 100, you can still participate fully — just use the free trial for new Qoder accounts.

​Is there a cost to participate? No. The hackathon is completely free.