IOOVC · 1st Edition · 2026 · 100% Online · Worldwide
Ship the best project you can vibe, get scored by a real judging committee, and take home cash from a prize pool that grows with every player — plus a permanent feature on ioovc.org for the whole world to see.
University US$25 · Open US$50 · per entry, paid via Stripe
PLAYERS REGISTERED128 players registered so far in the 2026 editionLive counter — grows in realtime as new players join the 2026 edition.
Prize Pool
Every registration feeds the pot. Each category — University and Open — builds its own prize pool from its own registration fees, and the top three of each podium take home a percentage. More players, bigger prizes.
| Rank | Player | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST | Y-O-U ? | 40% OF THE POOL |
| 2ND | ? ? ? | 15% OF THE POOL |
| 3RD | ? ? ? | 5% OF THE POOL |
Percentages of the accumulated registration fees of each category — University and Open run separate pools and separate podiums.
Registration fees accumulate per category: University coins build the University pool, Open coins build the Open pool. Winners take a fixed percentage — so every new player raises the stakes for everyone.
Illustrative math only — the real pool depends entirely on real registrations:
Cash is only half the loot. Winning projects and their creators are featured in the past-events section of ioovc.org — permanent, public, portfolio-grade visibility.
Categories & Fees
Two categories, two pools, two podiums. Pick your side of the arcade — every fee is per registration and paid via Stripe.
PLAYER 1
US$25 / ENTRY
No valid proof at redemption = disqualification, without refund.
INSERT COIN · US$25PLAYER 2
US$50 / ENTRY
MULTI-PLAY ALLOWED: register as many times as you want for different projects — each registration is a separate entry with its own payment, and each one grows the pool.
Timeline · 2026
Five stages between you and the podium. Clear them in order — the first one is the only one that costs a coin.
Register and pay your entry fee via Stripe. Pick University (US$25) or Open (US$50). Every coin inserted makes the prize pool bigger.
Upload your project and make final updates on the platform. Remember: a test login and password must go in the project description.
The judging committee plays and scores every project from 0 to 100 across four weighted criteria. No continues, no cheat codes.
Winners and scores are announced right here on this page — and winning projects enter the ioovc.org hall of fame.
Winners are contacted via email or phone to receive their share of the prize pool.
Judging Criteria
Every project is scored from 0 to 100 by the judging committee. Four criteria, four different weights — max out the heavy stats first.
The idea itself: value proposition, competitive advantage and originality.
How well the idea, its value proposition and its advantages are communicated.
Does what was promised actually work? UI/UX, fluidity and usability.
Bugs, instabilities, accessibility gaps and security issues — the fewer the problems, the higher the score.
FINAL SCORE = ( 4×C1 + 3×C2 + 2×C3 + 1×C4 ) ÷ 10
Each criterion is scored from 0 to 100, so the maximum final score is a perfect 100. Highest final score wins the category.
Key Rules
Read before playing. Breaking these does not trigger a game over screen — it just quietly costs you the prize.
Your project must function with a user interface in English. Additional languages and i18n are welcome bonus content.
Include a test login and password in your project description so the judging committee can actually play your build.
No passwords on the platform: a One-Time Password is emailed to you at login. Each session lasts 7 days.
Registration requires accepting the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (GDPR/LGPD) and confirming legal age (18+) or parental authorization.
University-category winners must present valid proof of enrollment to redeem prizes. No valid proof means disqualification, without refund.
One registration = one project. Want to enter more projects? Register again — each entry is paid separately.
Continue?
Answers to the questions every player asks before inserting the coin.
Anyone, anywhere on the planet. The IOOVC is 100% online — no travel, no visa, just you and your project. Choose the Open category (US$50), or University (US$25) if you are an enrolled student.
Cash and fame. 1st place takes 40%, 2nd takes 15% and 3rd takes 5% of their category’s accumulated registration fees — plus a permanent feature in the past-events section of ioovc.org, portfolio visibility in front of a global audience.
That depends on the players. Each category’s pool is the sum of that category’s registration fees, so it grows with every new registration. The live counter on this page tracks total registered participants for the current edition. Any dollar figure shown on this page is a simulation, never a live value.
Yes. Register once per project, as many times as you like. Each registration is a separate entry with its own Stripe payment — and each one grows the pool.
Not at registration — attaching it then is optional. But it becomes mandatory to redeem a prize: winners who cannot present valid proof of enrollment are disqualified without refund. If in doubt, play in the Open category.
Passwordless. Enter your email, receive a One-Time Password (OTP), and you are in. Sessions last 7 days.
Judges score each project from 0 to 100 using FINAL SCORE = (4×C1 + 3×C2 + 2×C3 + 1×C4) ÷ 10 — idea and originality (C1), clarity (C2), functionality (C3) and stability (C4). Highest final score tops the leaderboard.
Winners and scores are announced on September 10, 2026, right on this page. The organization then contacts winners via email or phone for the prize payout, by October 10, 2026.
Registration closes on August 10, 2026. Insert your coin, submit your project, and let the whole world watch you climb the leaderboard.