Got a project idea? Submit it. Get selected. Build it. Win prizes. Open to all young coders ages 10-18.
Submissions Close In
Deadline: June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
May 1 — June 15
Pitch your project idea in 200 words. What will you build? Who is it for? Why is it awesome?
June 20 — July 15
The best 50 ideas get selected. Build your project on Lumora with guided steps and publish it.
July 20
Top 5 projects win prizes, get featured on Lumora's homepage, and earn the Launchpad badge.
You compete within your age group — fair and fun for everyone.
Ages 10-12
Fun, creative projects using HTML & CSS
e.g. Fan pages, greeting cards, about-me sites
Ages 13-15
Interactive apps with HTML, CSS & JavaScript
e.g. Games, quizzes, generators, tools
Ages 16-18
Full applications with advanced JavaScript
e.g. Dashboards, social apps, API-powered tools
All Top 50 finalists receive a certificate and the "Launchpad Finalist" badge on their portfolio.
Not at all! Lumora teaches you step by step. The hackathon starts with just an idea — no code needed in Phase 1.
One idea per person. Pick your best one and make it shine!
Our judges review every submission within each age category. We look for creative, original ideas that solve a real problem or bring joy.
If you're under 13, we recommend having a parent or guardian help you sign up and review your submission.
You can still build it on Lumora! Every project you create goes on your portfolio. The hackathon is just the beginning.
100% free. No hidden fees, no premium tiers. Just show up with a great idea.
Keep the Lumora Launchpad 2026 fair, fun, and inspiring for all.