First Edition · 2026 · Fully Online · Open Worldwide
Ship your boldest vibe-coded project. Win cash from a prize pool that grows with every registration — and take a permanent place of honor on ioovc.org, where winning projects and their creators are featured for the world to see.
participants registered — and counting
The Purse
Each category holds its own pool, accumulated from that category’s registration fees. Every new athlete who enters makes the podium richer — and the final figures are revealed with the winners.
40% of the category pool
15% of the category pool
5% of the category pool
Example simulation — not live figures
Purely illustrative, to show how the split works. If the Open category reached 400 registrations at $50 each, its pool would hold $20,000:
| Place | Share | Hypothetical prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st — Gold | 40% | $8,000 |
| 2nd — Silver | 15% | $3,000 |
| 3rd — Bronze | 5% | $1,000 |
Real pool totals depend entirely on registrations and are announced with the results on September 10, 2026.
The Second Prize
Beyond the purse, winners earn publicity: winning projects and their creators are featured in the past-events section of ioovc.org — a permanent, public showcase that keeps working for your portfolio long after the closing ceremony.
Two Categories
Every registration is per project and paid securely via Stripe. Enter as many projects as you like — each one is its own ticket to the Games.
For enrolled students
US$25per registration
For everyone
US$50per registration
Official Programme · First Edition
Until August 10, 2026
Enter the Games. Choose your category, register your project, and complete payment securely via Stripe. Every entry grows the prize pool.
Until August 11, 2026
Submit your project and make final updates on the platform. Remember: English interface, and test credentials in the description.
August 11 — September 9, 2026
The judging committee reviews every entry against the four official criteria and scores each project from 0 to 100.
September 10, 2026
The podium is revealed — winners and full scores are published right here, on this page.
Until October 10, 2026
Winners are contacted by email and phone to arrange payment of their share of the pool.
The Scorecard
Every project receives a final score from 0 to 100, computed from four weighted criteria by the official judging committee.
C1 ×4
Value proposition, competitive advantage, and originality. The heart of your entry — weighted heaviest.
C2 ×3
How well the idea, its value, and its advantages are communicated. A brilliant idea poorly told scores poorly.
C3 ×2
Does what was promised actually work? UI/UX quality, fluidity, and usability under real use.
C4 ×1
Bugs, instabilities, accessibility gaps, and security issues. Fewer problems, higher score.
Conditions of Entry
Your project must function with a user interface in English. Additional languages and i18n are welcome — English is the language of the Games.
You must include a test login and password in your project description so the judging committee can evaluate the full experience.
No passwords to remember: a One-Time Password (OTP) is emailed to you on login, and each session lasts 7 days.
Registration requires accepting the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (GDPR/LGPD compliant), and confirming legal age (18+) or parental authorization.
University-category winners must present valid proof of enrollment to redeem prizes. It is optional at registration — but without it at redemption, disqualification without refund.
You may enter as many projects as you like — each project is its own registration, paid separately.
Enquiries
Anyone, anywhere in the world — the IOOVC is fully online. The Open category has no requirements beyond the entry fee. The University category is reserved for enrolled students. All entrants must accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (GDPR/LGPD) and confirm they are 18+ or have parental authorization.
Yes. Each project is a separate registration with its own fee — enter as many projects as you like, even across categories, as long as each meets that category’s requirements.
It grows with every paid registration. Each category accumulates its own pool from that category’s fees, and the podium splits it 40% / 15% / 5% for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The final figures are announced with the winners on September 10, 2026. Any dollar amounts shown on this page are clearly labeled simulations, never live figures.
Valid proof of enrollment at an educational institution. Uploading it at registration is optional, but presenting it is mandatory to redeem a prize — winners who cannot provide it are disqualified without refund.
A working project with a user interface in English, and a test login plus password in the project description for the judging committee. Extra languages are welcome; a missing English UI or missing credentials will cost you the evaluation.
Passwordless login: enter your email and receive a One-Time Password (OTP). Each authenticated session lasts 7 days.
Winners and full scores are announced on September 10, 2026, right on this page. The organization then contacts winners by email and phone to arrange prize payout, until October 10, 2026.
The First Edition Awaits
Registration closes August 10, 2026. Every entry grows the pool — and history only has one first edition.
Register for the Games