1st Edition · 2026 · Fully online · Open worldwide
Turn your vibe-coded project into cash and recognition
The IOOVC — International Olympics of Vibe Coding — is a worldwide online competition where every registration grows the prize pool. The top three projects in each category split it 40 / 15 / 5, and winners are featured permanently on ioovc.org.
Stripe-secured paymentEntry from US$ 25Winners announced Sep 10, 2026
Live registrations
128participants registered for the 1st edition — every new registration grows the prize pool.
- 1st-place share
- 40%
- Student entry
- US$ 25
- Results
- Sep 10
Prize pool
Every registration makes the pot bigger
Each category — University and Open — accumulates its own pool from its registration fees. When results drop, the podium of each category splits that pool.
1st place
40%
of the category's accumulated pool — the lion's share goes to the strongest project.
2nd place
15%
of the category's accumulated pool, paid out after winners are announced.
3rd place
5%
of the category's accumulated pool — the podium pays in every category.
Beyond cash: permanent visibility
Winning projects and their creators are featured on ioovc.org in the past-events section — a permanent, public showcase. Your project stays in the spotlight long after the edition ends, working as portfolio proof in front of a global audience.
Example simulation — not live figures
Say the Open category reached 200 registrations at US$ 50 each: a US$ 10,000 pool. The podium would then take home:
🥇 US$ 4,000🥈 US$ 1,500🥉 US$ 500
Categories & fees
Two categories, two pools
Same judging, same 40 / 15 / 5 split — each category competes for its own accumulated pool. Fees are paid per registration, securely via Stripe.
University
US$ 25per project entry
For enrolled students
- Open to students enrolled at any institution, worldwide
- Proof of enrollment is optional at registration
- Valid proof is mandatory to redeem a prize — winners without it are disqualified, with no refund
Open
US$ 50per project entry
For everyone, everywhere
- Anyone, anywhere in the world — no enrollment required
- No proof or documentation needed to redeem prizes
- Same judging criteria and the same 40 / 15 / 5 pool split
Shipping more than one project? Register once per project — each registration is paid separately and adds to its category's pool. You can mix categories across projects.
Timeline · 1st edition
From registration to payout
Five clear milestones. Registration closes August 10, 2026 — everything after that is on us.
Until August 10, 2026
Registration & payment
Pick your category, complete your registration and pay the fee securely via Stripe. Every registration grows the prize pool.
Until August 11, 2026
Project submission
Submit your project — or push final updates — on the platform. Don't forget the test login and password in your description.
August 11 → September 9, 2026
Evaluation
The judging committee reviews every submission against the four weighted criteria and scores each project from 0 to 100.
September 10, 2026
Winners & scores announced
Results go live right here on this landing page — winners, scores, and the featured projects of the 1st edition.
Until October 10, 2026
Prize payout
Winners are contacted individually by email or phone to arrange the cash payout of their share of the pool.
Judging criteria
One formula, zero mystery
Every project is scored from 0 to 100 by the judging committee using four weighted criteria. Idea comes first — polish matters, but originality wins.
Scoring formula
Final Score = ( 4×C1 + 3×C2 + 2×C3 + 1×C4 ) / 10
Each criterion is scored 0–100; the weighted result is your final score out of 100.
C1Idea & originality
weight ×4The core of your score: the idea itself, its value proposition, competitive advantage and originality.
C2Clarity
weight ×3How well the idea, value proposition and advantages are communicated. If judges can't see it, it doesn't count.
C3Functionality
weight ×2Does what was promised actually work? UI/UX quality, fluidity and usability all weigh in here.
C4Robustness
weight ×1Bugs, instabilities, lack of accessibility and security issues cost points — the fewer problems, the higher the score.
Key rules
Read this before you build
The essentials that keep the competition fair — and keep your entry eligible for the pool.
English UI required
Your project must function with a user interface in English. Additional languages and full i18n are welcome — English is the baseline.
Test credentials
Include a test login and password in your project description. The judging committee must be able to access everything you built.
Passwordless access
No passwords on the platform: a One-Time Password (OTP) is emailed to you at login, and your session lasts 7 days.
Terms, privacy & age
Registering means accepting the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (GDPR/LGPD) and confirming you are 18+ or have parental authorization.
Multiple entries welcome
One project per registration — but you may register as many times as you like for different projects, each paid separately.
Student proof at redemption
University category: proof of enrollment is optional at registration but mandatory to redeem a prize — no valid proof means disqualification without refund.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Everything about fees, pools, judging and payouts — in plain English.
The International Olympics of Vibe Coding is a fully online, worldwide competition — 2026 is its first edition. You register, build and submit a working project, and a judging committee scores it from 0 to 100. The top three projects in each category win cash from that category's accumulated prize pool and are featured permanently on ioovc.org.
Anyone, anywhere in the world. Choose University (US$ 25, for enrolled students) or Open (US$ 50, no requirements). Registration requires accepting the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (GDPR/LGPD compliant) and confirming you are 18+ or have parental authorization.
There is no fixed amount — that's the point. Each category's pool is the sum of its own accumulated registration fees, so every new registration makes it bigger. The live counter on this page tracks total registered participants for the current edition. Prizes are distributed per category: 40% to 1st place, 15% to 2nd, and 5% to 3rd.
Yes. You may register multiple times for different projects — one registration per project, each paid separately via Stripe. Each registration also grows its category's pool.
Publicity. Winning projects and their creators are featured on ioovc.org in the past-events section — permanent portfolio visibility in front of a global audience. Winners and scores are announced on September 10, 2026, right on this page.
Final Score = (4×C1 + 3×C2 + 2×C3 + 1×C4) / 10, on a 0–100 scale. C1 (weight 4) covers the idea, value proposition, competitive advantage and originality; C2 (weight 3) covers clarity of communication; C3 (weight 2) covers functionality, UI/UX and usability; C4 (weight 1) covers bugs, instability, accessibility gaps and security issues — the fewer problems, the higher the score.
Two hard requirements: your project must function with a user interface in English (additional languages and i18n are welcome), and you must include a test login and password in your project description so the judging committee can access everything.
The platform is passwordless. When you log in, a One-Time Password (OTP) is emailed to you, and your session lasts 7 days — no password to create or remember.
Proof of enrollment is optional at registration but mandatory to redeem a prize. A University-category winner who cannot present valid proof of enrollment is disqualified, without a refund. If in doubt, register in the Open category.
Winners and scores are announced on September 10, 2026 on this landing page. Winners are then contacted individually by email or phone until October 10, 2026 to arrange the prize payout.
The pool is growing. Your move.
Registration closes August 10, 2026. Enter from US$ 25, ship the project you believe in, and let the judges — and the world — see it.