Cursor Colombo Buildathon
What to expect:
Bring your ideas, ship your projects!!!
⏳ 24 hours of pure building with 300 other builders in-person
👥 Participants can join in teams of 2–4 (min 2 - max 4)
💳 More than $400 of dollars in credits for you to build without limitations
⚒️ Workshops prior to the hackathon to learn in depth
🍔 Food & drinks on us
Participation is limited to university students only, with mandatory student verification as part of registration.
Prizes & Sponsorships
Over $100,000 in premium credits reserved for the winning teams who deliver the most outstanding solutions.
Every participant receives $400+ in free credits unlocking a combined total of more than $200,000 in tools and resources to build without limits.
Top performers will also claim exclusive limited-edition merch and premium swag lasting proof you rose to the challenge.
Partners
Headliner: Cursor
Tech Partners: OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Google Gemini, Netlify, Beyond Presence, v0, Supabase, Convex, Prime Intellect, Miro, n8n, MiniMax, VALSEA and many more to come
Supported by: Nventures, Starlink by Singer and onboarding more.
Tracks
A track is a focused theme or category your project must align with.
Important: This hackathon requires a track. Every team must choose exactly one track - no multiples or combinations allowed.
Available tracks:
Audio & Voice AI Track by ElevenLabs
Best use of Google Gemini
Best Use of Beyond Presence by Beyond Presence
Best Use of Convex by Convex
Best use of n8n by n8n
Best build by v0
Deploy Challenge by Netlify
Best use of Fal
Best use of MiniMax API
Best use of VALSEA
(Projects should be built primarily on Cursor)
Track selection form + updated track details, complete rules & judging criteria → will be sent to the Team Leader’s email. Don’t miss it!
Throughout the hackathon, teams will have access to:
Mentorship from experienced builders and partners
Workshops, keynotes, and live support sessions
Judging by industry experts, founders, and technologists
The event concludes with live demos, judging, and awards celebrating the most impactful, well-built, and innovative solutions.
Whether you’re a beginner ready to ship your first product or an advanced builder pushing the limits, Cursor CodeQuest is where Sri Lanka’s next generation of developers comes to build.
🎫 This is a FREE event. If you can no longer attend, please update your registration so a fellow Cursor lover can attend!
By registering for the event, you automatically consent to photography, video recording, and use of such media for event-related promotional purposes.
Event organized by Team TechTalk360 and USCS IEEE Student Branch