Alibaba Cloud x Qoder Hackathon Singapore 2026

​Hosted in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud

​Build real software and applications with Qoder

​About the Hackathon

​Join the Qoder AI Hackathon in Singapore — a hands-on event spotlighting Qoder, AI-native productivity and agentic AI coding platform. Whether you're a seasoned developer or someone with zero coding experience, this is your chance to ship real projects using Qoder's Expert Mode and Quest Mode as your primary build canvas.

​Spend one day building alongside mentors and peers, then continue refining your project over a 2-week post-event window. Share your work on social media, get recognized, and win cash prizes.

​Who Should Join?

​This hackathon is intentionally open. We're looking for 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

​The event will be hosted offline in Singapore, so please register if you able to join us onsite!

​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 the project step-by-step

• ​Quest Mode Orchestration — Leverage Qoder's agentic task execution to break complex projects into verifiable, multi-step tasks — from architecture design to code delivery

• ​Qoder IDE CLI JetBrains Plugin — Use any Qoder interface (Desktop, CLI, or JetBrains Plugin) as your primary coding environment

• ​Qwen Models (optional) — Access Qwen models (LLM and multimodal) 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. Product managers, entrepreneurs, and students can all participate — Qoder's Quest Mode will do the building

​Suggested project 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.

​Onsite Day (22 July)

• ​Opening & Product Intro: A brief Qoder product introduction from the Alibaba Cloud / Qoder team. Because the tool has a very low barrier to entry, this is designed to get every attendee — including non-developers — hands-on quickly.

• ​Hands-on Build Time: Start building your Qoder project on-site with mentor support from Qoder engineers.

• ​No On-site Judging: Projects don't need to be finalized on the day. You'll leave with a clear submission framework and continue building post-event.

​Post-Event (2 Weeks)

• ​Finalize your project at your own pace.

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

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

​Judging Criteria

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

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

• ​Impact — 20% — Solves a real-world problem; likelihood of real-world adoption

• ​Technical Execution — 15% — Completeness (incl. 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 you describe what you want to build in plain language, and Quest Mode builds it for you. Developers are welcome too — there's plenty of depth with Expert Mode, CLI, and JetBrains Plugin support.

​Can I participate in a team? Yes! You can form teams of up to 4 people. Solo participants are also welcome — we'll help you connect with others on the day.

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

​How do I submit my project? Detailed submission guidelines will be shared on the onsite day.

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