EdTech Students Hackathon 2026·Ages 14–20·Free to Join

TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A WORKING, AI-POWERED PROTOTYPE IN TWO WEEKS

Join Myanmar's premier educational tech hackathon. A 2-week hybrid launchpad with a 5-day vibe coding training series, on-campus kickoff, mentor sprint, and live demo pitch day.

WHENNov 23 – Dec 6

WHEREHinthar International School

WHOParticipants aged 14–20

COSTFREE

Training Kickoff Countdown · Nov 23, 2026 @ 08:00 PM MMTRegistration Deadline: Nov 15

43Days

8Hours

15Mins

40Secs

At A Glance

60–70

Students

Ages 14–20

Teams

Competitive cohort

4–6

Members

Per team

1–2

Per School

Teams accepted

Partners & Leadership

Organised by The ANTS · Partnered with Industry

Bringing together youth tech champions, world-class international school facilities, and Myanmar's leading tech education institute.

Main Organizer

The ANTS

Empowering Myanmar's next generation of student builders and community innovators.

Official Partner

Venue Partner

Hinthar International School

Providing premier campus facilities, presentation spaces, and hardware infrastructure.

Official Partner

Training Partner

ThatePan Institute

Delivering foundational AI workshops, prompt engineering, vibe coding, and technical mentorship.

Official Partner

Event Roadmap

4-Phase Innovation Journey

Nov 23 – Dec 6 · From foundational prompt engineering to live demo pitch day.

Two-Week Hybrid Sprint

PHASE 1

Phase 1: 5-Day Training Program

Nov 23 – 27 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily Evening Virtual Sessions)

Online / Interactive Sessions with ThatePan Institute

Day 1 (Nov 23) · 8:00 PM

Business Idea Development

Formulating high-impact problem statements, market validation, and opportunity mapping.

Day 2 (Nov 24) · 8:00 PM

Proposal Writing

Structuring technical proposals, user journey narratives, and sprint deliverable scoping.

Day 3 (Nov 25) · 8:00 PM

UI/UX Prototyping

Interactive wireframing, component design systems, and user testing with modern prototyping tools.

Day 4 (Nov 26) · 8:00 PM

Vibe Coding I: Software Fundamentals & Prompt Engineering

Core software principles, prompt architecture, context engineering, and AI-accelerated workflows.

Day 5 (Nov 27) · 8:00 PM

Vibe Coding II: Prompt to Production

Connecting frontend to APIs, cloud deployment, debugging with AI, and prototype stabilization.

Evening Virtual Sessions

PHASE 2

Phase 2: Ice-breaking, Networking & Kickoff Building

Saturday, Nov 29 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person)

Hinthar International School

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Arrival, Badge Collection & BYOL Setup

Check-in, badge collection, device setup and light refreshments.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet Your Team & Assigned Mentors

Ice-breaking games, cross-school networking, solo matching, and project scoping with mentors.

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Catered Networking Lunch

Full lunch provided with Halal and Vegetarian accommodations.

01:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Kickoff Building & Architecture Sprint

Initial repository setup, prototyping kickoff, and sprint roadmap planning.

In-Person Launch

PHASE 3

Phase 3: Build, Test & Refine

Nov 30 – Dec 5 (Self-paced Sprint)

Self-Paced / Hybrid with Mentor Support

Daily Async Check-ins

Sprint Progress & Blocker Tracking

Teams log daily commits, submit status updates, and request mentor office hours.

Evening Virtual Hours

Technical Mentor Office Hours

Dedicated guidance from ThatePan Institute and industry mentors for debugging, AI prompts, and pitching.

Async Sprint

PHASE 4

Phase 4: Pitching & Awarding (Demo Day)

Sunday, Dec 6 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person)

Hinthar International School

09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Final Polish & Dry Runs

Pre-pitch rehearsal, live environment verification, and slide deck upload.

12:45 PM

HARD SUBMISSION FREEZE

All project deliverables, demo links, and slide decks locked strictly.

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Catered Lunch

Buffet lunch for student teams, mentors, and the judging panel.

01:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Demo Day: Pitch to the Judges

Each team pitches their working AI-powered prototype to the panel of 3 official judges (Q&A included).

03:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Judges Deliberation & Award Ceremony

Podium trophy presentations, Category Awards, Certificates of Excellence, and photo ceremony.

In-Person Demo Day

Phase 1 Curriculum

5-Day Training Program

Nov 23 – 27 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Daily Evening Sessions by ThatePan Institute

Included Free for Accepted Teams

Day 1Nov 23

Business Idea Development

Identifying unmet needs, problem framing, and product market fit.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 2Nov 24

Proposal Writing

Pitch outlines, feature specifications, and problem-solution architecture.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 3Nov 25

UI/UX Prototyping

Wireframing, modern design systems, user flows, and aesthetic polish.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 4Nov 26

Vibe Coding I

Software fundamentals, AI code assistants, and prompt engineering.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 5Nov 27

Vibe Coding II

From prompt to production: deploying full-stack apps and live APIs.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Judging Rubric

How You'll Be Judged (100% Total)

Evaluated by a panel of 3 expert judges on Demo Day (Dec 6). Balanced across AI capability, innovation, and impact.

20%20 pts max

Vibe Coding & AI Usage

Effective utilization of AI-assisted engineering, prompt workflows, software fundamentals, and prompt-to-production execution.

15%15 pts max

Idea & Innovation

Novelty, creative vision, and distinctiveness of the proposed technological solution.

15%15 pts max

Problem & Impact

Clear articulation of the real-world challenge, depth of user empathy, and measurable value to the community.

15%15 pts max

Teamwork

Cross-disciplinary collaboration, active role distribution across 4-6 members, and collective project ownership.

15%15 pts max

Functionality & Prototype

Working implementation, architectural stability, and robust execution of core user journeys.

10%10 pts max

UI/UX & Creativity

Visual elegance, intuitive user interaction flows, accessibility, and ergonomic digital craft.

10%10 pts max

Demo & Presentation

Engaging live demonstration, crisp storytelling, composure, and clarity during judges Q&A.

Who Should Join

All Backgrounds Welcome

Interested in any of these? You're encouraged to participate:

Computer Science

Coding, AI integration, backend & full-stack development

Business

Market analysis, business models, monetization & strategy

Design

UI/UX design, visual storytelling, prototypes & user experience

Engineering

System architecture, workflows, algorithmic problem solving

Any student with an idea or a solution to a real problem (and more!)

How to Join

3 Simple Steps to Get Started

Assemble your team or join solo to be matched by organizers.

Form your team

Gather 4–6 students from your school. (Solo registrants will be matched into teams!)

Register online by Nov 15

Submit your school details, members, and initial track interest. It's completely free!

Get set & start Nov 23

Training begins Nov 23 @ 8:00 PM. Come ready to vibe code and build what's next.

Deadline: Nov 15Register Team →

Logistics & Safety

Participant Checklist & Campus Guidelines

Everything you need for the in-person days at Hinthar International School (Nov 29 Kickoff & Dec 6 Demo Day).

What to Bring (BYOL)

• Laptop and charger / power adapter
• Student ID card or proof of age (14–20)
• Reusable water bottle
• Extension cord / power strip (recommended)

Catering & Dietary

Full lunch, energy drinks, and afternoon refreshments provided on in-person campus days. Vegetarian and Halal options accommodated.

Parental Consent (<18)

Participants aged 14–17 must have signed guardian consent prior to on-campus sessions.

Contact: thawyezaw@gmail.com | 09255122269

Ready to build what's next? Register your team by Nov 15. Free to join.