Building Intelligent Apps with Data + AI
Building Intelligent Apps with Data + AI
Building Intelligent Apps with Data + AI
Team up to design, build and ship intelligent apps on Databricks.
Built for app developers, data & AI engineers, analysts, and business users.
Team up to design, build and ship intelligent apps on Databricks.
Built for app developers, data & AI engineers, analysts, and business users.
Team up to design, build and ship intelligent apps on Databricks.
Built for app developers, data & AI engineers, analysts, and business users.
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What does the challenge/hackathon start, and when does it end?
What does the challenge/hackathon start, and when does it end?
What does the challenge/hackathon start, and when does it end?
A: Registration opens on 6 April 2026. Participants can start building from 1 May, and all submissions must be completed and submitted by 22 May 2026, 5PM SGT.
A: Registration opens on 6 April 2026. Participants can start building from 1 May, and all submissions must be completed and submitted by 22 May 2026, 5PM SGT.
Do I need to build it using Databricks?
Do I need to build it using Databricks?
Do I need to build it using Databricks?
A: Yes, you must be using Databricks to qualify for a prize.
A: Yes, you must be using Databricks to qualify for a prize.
I don’t have a Databricks account. How can I get it?
I don’t have a Databricks account. How can I get it?
I don’t have a Databricks account. How can I get it?
A: Apply for a Databricks Express Account using the google form supplied - for eligible teams only.
A: Apply for a Databricks Express Account using the google form supplied - for eligible teams only.
When do I get my Databricks Express Account?
When do I get my Databricks Express Account?
When do I get my Databricks Express Account?
A: A URL will start to be distributed to participants when the hackathon/submission period begins. You may apply on the Google form found in the "Participants Portal" tab of the hackathon page after registering for the hackathon. The URL will be distributed starting from 27th April, and on an ongoing basis 72 hours after you apply if you are eligible.
A: A URL will start to be distributed to participants when the hackathon/submission period begins. You may apply on the Google form found in the "Participants Portal" tab of the hackathon page after registering for the hackathon. The URL will be distributed starting from 27th April, and on an ongoing basis 72 hours after you apply if you are eligible.
How do I form teams?
How do I form teams?
How do I form teams?
Navigate to the Team Formation tab in the Participant Portal to add your teammates. Search for them using their primary (corporate) email address. You can add up to 3 team members. Teams must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members, including yourself as the team representative.
Navigate to the Team Formation tab in the Participant Portal to add your teammates. Search for them using their primary (corporate) email address. You can add up to 3 team members. Teams must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members, including yourself as the team representative.
What is the judging criteria?
What is the judging criteria?
What is the judging criteria?
A: Projects will be judged based on the 5 criteria below, with equal weightage. Full details can be found on the hackathon website.
Business Applicability
Creativity & Innovation
User Experience & Insights
Technical capability
Data Storytelling & Narrative
A: Projects will be judged based on the 5 criteria below, with equal weightage. Full details can be found on the hackathon website.
Business Applicability
Creativity & Innovation
User Experience & Insights
Technical capability
Data Storytelling & Narrative
Will I have support for the hackathon?
Will I have support for the hackathon?
Will I have support for the hackathon?
A: Please join our discord channel to have live support for the event! We will have local SAs help out with any technical questions you may have for the event. However, you may also have dedicated account teams for your company as well if you reach out to your fellow sales team.
A: Please join our discord channel to have live support for the event! We will have local SAs help out with any technical questions you may have for the event. However, you may also have dedicated account teams for your company as well if you reach out to your fellow sales team.
Will there be office hours?
Will there be office hours?
Will there be office hours?
A: Yes there will be twice weekly office hours / live build sessions on Zoom in the month of May where you can get live support and help with regards to the hackathon challenges.
A: Yes there will be twice weekly office hours / live build sessions on Zoom in the month of May where you can get live support and help with regards to the hackathon challenges.
When will the onboarding session be?
When will the onboarding session be?
When will the onboarding session be?
A: We will share a kick off onboarding video and documentation to help you get started with the hackathon.
A: We will share a kick off onboarding video and documentation to help you get started with the hackathon.
Why isn’t my country eligible?
Why isn’t my country eligible?
Why isn’t my country eligible?
A: Unfortunately due to local regulations and limited resources, some countries are not eligible for this hackathon. However, we will be looking into expanding the hackathon further in the future. For which countries are eligible, please see the eligible country list in our "Details" tab.
A: Unfortunately due to local regulations and limited resources, some countries are not eligible for this hackathon. However, we will be looking into expanding the hackathon further in the future. For which countries are eligible, please see the eligible country list in our "Details" tab.
Databricks Express Accounts FAQ
Databricks Express Accounts FAQ
Databricks Express Accounts FAQ
How many “Databricks Express Accounts” are distributed?
How many “Databricks Express Accounts” are distributed?
How many “Databricks Express Accounts” are distributed?
A: Each eligible team is only allowed ONE Express account per team. (not per individual)
A: Each eligible team is only allowed ONE Express account per team. (not per individual)
What do the participants get after they fill out the request for the “Databricks Express” account?
What do the participants get after they fill out the request for the “Databricks Express” account?
What do the participants get after they fill out the request for the “Databricks Express” account?
A: If eligible, participants will get a unique link to sign up for their account. The account will have USD700 credits for participants to use.
Expect the email with the link to come within 72 hours of applying for the account. Only ONE team member is needed to fill out a request google form.
A: If eligible, participants will get a unique link to sign up for their account. The account will have USD700 credits for participants to use.
Expect the email with the link to come within 72 hours of applying for the account. Only ONE team member is needed to fill out a request google form.
What services are recommended for the hackathon?
What services are recommended for the hackathon?
What services are recommended for the hackathon?
A: AI/BI Dashboard, AI/BI Genie, Databricks Apps, Lakebase, and Agent Bricks features are recommended to showcase your build. While you can use various AI services, please be mindful of the costs—each trial account has a limit of USD700.
A: AI/BI Dashboard, AI/BI Genie, Databricks Apps, Lakebase, and Agent Bricks features are recommended to showcase your build. While you can use various AI services, please be mindful of the costs—each trial account has a limit of USD700.
How can I monitor the cost?
How can I monitor the cost?
How can I monitor the cost?
A: You can find your cost information in the system.billing.usage table. This table contains information about billable usage data, and you can access the SKU-specific usage.
If working from a Databricks Express workspace, you can also track your remaining credits from the top right hand corner.
A: You can find your cost information in the system.billing.usage table. This table contains information about billable usage data, and you can access the SKU-specific usage.
If working from a Databricks Express workspace, you can also track your remaining credits from the top right hand corner.
I used up all my credits fast, what should I do here?
I used up all my credits fast, what should I do here?
I used up all my credits fast, what should I do here?
A: You can include your credit card to pay for services or talk to your sales team to see if it is an eligible project for a top-up.
A: You can include your credit card to pay for services or talk to your sales team to see if it is an eligible project for a top-up.
Do I have to use the Test Drive account? Can I use an existing Databricks Account for this hackathon?
Do I have to use the Test Drive account? Can I use an existing Databricks Account for this hackathon?
Do I have to use the Test Drive account? Can I use an existing Databricks Account for this hackathon?
A: Yes, you may use your existing Databricks account. However, the USD700 credits will only be provided for Databricks Express Accounts created through the google form.
A: Yes, you may use your existing Databricks account. However, the USD700 credits will only be provided for Databricks Express Accounts created through the google form.
About Databricks
About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company, unifying data engineering, analytics, and AI on one open and scalable platform.
Built on Lakehouse architecture, Databricks empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data to accelerate innovation.
Databricks is the Data and AI company, unifying data engineering, analytics, and AI on one open and scalable platform.
Built on Lakehouse architecture, Databricks empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data to accelerate innovation.
Databricks is the Data and AI company, unifying data engineering, analytics, and AI on one open and scalable platform.
Built on Lakehouse architecture, Databricks empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data to accelerate innovation.
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