Real projects. Real judges. Open to every student.
Teams build working software, pitch it on video, and defend it live — for free, from anywhere in the world.
How it works
Register
Sign up on Devpost and join the LUMA Discord — that's where announcements, mentorship, and logistics happen.
Build
Execute a real project: an app, website, or software tool that solves a real problem. Submit a 5-minute video walkthrough covering the problem, the build, a demo, and how it scales.
Submit a Video
Create a 5-minute video demo that showcases your product, the problem it solves, and why it matters. That's your submission.
Past competitions
Every LUMA competition is hosted on Devpost — the full history is public.
How you're judged
Four criteria, equally weighted — straight from LUMA's Devpost rubric.
Technical Execution
25%Code quality, functionality, and mastery of the tech stack.
Innovation & UX
25%Originality of the idea and a seamless user experience.
Business & Finance
25%A realistic business model and financial sustainability.
Communication
25%Deep product understanding, demonstrated in the video and live Q&A.