ETHER LABS & GLENR present
CLOUDHACK2026
Where Cloud Meets Creation.
80 of Sri Lanka's best young builders. One real problem. Three days to build and prove it.
- 80 ParticipantsParticipants
- ~20 TeamsTeams
- 3 DaysDays
- Venue
- ESOFT University Colombo, Block B
- Date
- Second week of October 2026
- Cargo
- 80 builders / ~20 teams
New October dates announcing soon
WP-01About
Pipeline stage: BuildingAbout CloudHack
Not just a hackathon. The beginning of a movement.
WP-02Why participate
Pipeline stage: BuildingWhy participate
- RSN-0101/04
Solve a real problem
Build against an actual business challenge shaped with our sponsors - not a made-up brief.
- RSN-0202/04
Showcase your talent
Get your skills in front of sponsor companies through a real, working project - not an interview.
- RSN-0303/04
Connect & collaborate
Meet Sri Lanka's sharpest young builders in one room.
- RSN-0404/04
Be part of the movement
Help shape the future of Sri Lanka's tech community.
WP-03The themes
Pipeline stage: BuildingThe themes
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Automation
Build tools that eliminate repetitive tasks and drive efficiency.
- TRK-0202/03
Sustainability
Build solutions that cut waste, save resources, or support a greener Sri Lanka.
- TRK-0303/03
AI Enablement
Bring AI into real workflows - practical tools that make businesses smarter and faster.
Coming soon. The exact problem statement will be revealed two days before the in-person final. Teams will then have two consecutive days to build remotely together. The themes are public; the final brief stays under wraps until the remote build begins.
WP-04Cloud platform
Pipeline stage: DeployingCloud platform
- Workshop01/04
Learn the platform
Stage: PendingSelected teams attend the in-person Glenr workshop and get comfortable with the deployment workflow ahead of the hackathon. The workshop date will be announced soon.
- Build02/04
Ship locally first
Stage: BuildingTeams build their prototype remotely over two consecutive days using their preferred framework, repo, and local development setup.
- Deploy03/04
Publish on Glenr
Stage: DeployingTeams deploy the app, test the live URL, and keep it ready for judges when submissions close.
- Submit04/04
Share the demo package
Stage: DeployedFinal submissions include the Glenr URL, GitHub/repo link, and a short presentation or demo video.
WP-05Three-day format
Pipeline stage: DeployingHow the three days work
- DAY 101/03
Problem reveal & remote build
The exact problem statement is revealed and teams begin building remotely together.
- DAY 202/03
Remote build continues
Teams work remotely for a second consecutive day to develop and test their prototypes.
- DAY 303/03
In-person final
Teams come to the venue to talk with mentors, review their approach, showcase prototypes, make final changes, and deliver their demos and pitches.
Exact dates and final-day timings will be announced soon.
Keynote speakers. Speaker names and bios are being confirmed. Announcing soon.
WP-06Prizes
Pipeline stage: DeployingPrizes
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1st place
LKRLKR 100,000 - PRZ-0202/03
2nd place
LKRLKR 60,000 - PRZ-0303/03
3rd place
LKRLKR 40,000
Prize pool confirmed for the top three places.
WP-07Logistics
Pipeline stage: DeployedEvent details
Postponed to the second week of October. Exact dates will be announced soon.
Who should apply
- Eligibility
- Students & early-career builders
Open to builders in Sri Lanka across technical and product roles.
- Teams
- Solo, partial, or full
Final event teams will be 3–4 members.
- Capacity
- 80 curated builders
Selected from university and early-career applicants.
WP-08Venue
Pipeline stage: DeployedThe venue
Confirmed venue
ESOFT University Colombo, Block B
Colombo
- Final-day arrival
Check-in time and arrival instructions will be shared once the new date is confirmed.
- What to bring
Laptop, charger, and whatever you build best with. Reliable WiFi and laptop power are required in the venue selection.
- Getting there
Exact hall, entrance, parking, and arrival instructions will be emailed to confirmed participants.
WP-09Judging
Pipeline stage: DeployedJudging & rules
Ground rules
- 01Teams are 3–4 people. Every member must be registered.
- 02All project code must be written during the three-day hackathon window. Open-source libraries, frameworks and AI tools (including the hackathon inference endpoint) are fair game.
- 03Each team builds against the revealed problem statement, grounded in Automation, Sustainability, and AI Enablement.
- 04Final submissions must be demoable apps that are deployed on Glenr.
- 05Final submissions must include a working demo, a GitHub/repo link, and a short demo video. Submission links close before final demos.
- 06Judges' decisions are final.
WP-10Hosts
Pipeline stage: DeployedWho's behind CloudHack
Ether Labs
A Colombo-based AI automation company building AI agents and custom workflow automation for startups and growing businesses. Brings the AI tooling, mentorship and judging to the event.
Glenr
The technology and infrastructure partner behind the event. Glenr will set up the cluster and a shared inference endpoint - spanning several models, including some hosted directly by Glenr - that teams use to build and run their solutions throughout the hackathon.
Judges & mentors. The full panel is being confirmed. Announcing soon.
Partnerships
The exclusive title partnership is open.
One title slot, sponsor tracks, judging seats and recruiting access are open - full tiers and contribution levels live on the partnership page.
Community
Join the community
The CloudHack WhatsApp community is where schedule announcements drop first - and where solo builders can find teammates before the event.
WP-12FAQ
Pipeline stage: DeployedFAQ
Who can participate?
CloudHack is open to university students and early-career builders in Sri Lanka. Teams can include developers, AI builders, designers, product thinkers, or anyone who can help ship a working prototype across the three-day format.
How do I register?
Hit any “Sign Up” button on this page to open the registration form. Tell us about you and your team, and we'll be in touch with next steps.
Can I register solo or with a partial team?
You can register solo, with a partial team, or as a full team. Full event teams will be 3–4 members; solo and partial applicants can use the WhatsApp community to find teammates before selection.
Do I need to register every team member now?
For now, only the captain needs to register. We'll collect full member details from shortlisted teams.
What should I bring on the final day?
Your laptop, charger, and whatever you build best with. You do not need to bring your own AI API tokens.
Is there a registration fee?
No. CloudHack is free to participate in for selected builders.
What do I need to build?
The exact problem statement will be revealed two days before the in-person final. Use the two remote build days to create a working prototype, then refine and present it at the venue. Final submissions must include a working demo, a GitHub/repo link, and a short presentation or demo video.
What is Glenr?
Glenr is CloudHack's Cloud Platform Partner. Teams will use it to deploy final apps for demos and judging, with an in-person platform workshop ahead of the hackathon. The workshop date will be announced soon.
Learn about GlenrDo teams need their own AI API tokens?
No. We will provide teams with access to a shared inference endpoint spanning multiple models, including some hosted directly on Glenr, with unlimited tokens for teams during the event. Glenr sets up the cluster so teams can build without using their own tokens.
When and where exactly is the event?
CloudHack 2026 has been postponed to the second week of October 2026. The exact dates will be announced soon, with the final day at ESOFT University Colombo, Block B.