Momen

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$100 for participants using code: THEMERGE

  1. Code: THEMERGE
  2. Redemption start: 2026-01-30T00:00:00+02
  3. Redemption expiry:2026-02-22T23:59:59+02
  4. How to redeem: Sign up on momen.app → go to Personal Center → click Wallet in the top-right corner
  5. Create a new project → upgrade using credit redeemed

MeDo

300 MeDo credits by registering through the following link: https://medo.dev/?invitecode=user-8qkia017qgao

Official Website：https://medo.dev

X：@Medo_CodeFree

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Product overview / documentation: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-TwvRrrsFo&t=24s https://intl.cloud.baidu.com/en/doc/MIAODA/s/overview-en    

Interview Cake

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Introduction

Welcome to The Merge 2026 Hackathon! This page includes helpful materials, tutorials, tools, and support channels to help you throughout the event. Whether you’re building your first project or your tenth, these resources are designed to support your inspiration, skills, and progress.

 

Tools and Technologies

Here are tools and technologies you may choose for your project. None are required — pick what fits your idea best.

Development & Code

  • GitHub – Version control for your project
  • Visual Studio Code – Code editor
  • Replit – Browser-based coding
  • Stack Overflow – Community help for errors and questions

Design & Prototyping

  • Figma – UI/UX design and mockups
  • Canva – Quick graphics and visuals
  • Adobe XD – App flow designs

Video & Presentation

  • Loom – Simple screen recording
  • OBS Studio – Free recording tool
  • YouTube – Upload and share your demo video

API & Platforms (optional)

  • OpenAI APIs – Large language and generative AI
  • Firebase – Backend and database
  • Discord / Telegram APIs – Chat and bots
    (Use only if relevant to your project)

 

 

Inspiration

Need ideas or motivation? Check out the themes below and explore these directions:

Sample Challenge Themes

  • Making education more accessible
  • Sustainability solutions for local communities
  • Tools for everyday productivity
  • Assistive apps for people with special needs
  • Robotics-enhanced solutions for real-world situations

Ways to Get Inspired

  • Look at previous hackathon projects on Devpost
  • Browse technology blogs and tutorials
  • Ask a mentor for a quick brainstorming session
  • Discuss with your team: “What problems do we see around us?”

 

Contact Us & Support Channels

Need help? Reach out!

General questions / mentorship:
✉️ Email: mergeioannina@gmail.com

Instagram: merge.robotics

During the hackathon:

  • Devpost Discussion Forum (for live Q&A)
  • Assigned mentors (check mentor list on Devpost)

 

Additional Resource Links

These links may be useful as you work on your project:

General Hackathon Help

  • Devpost Hackathon Guide — https://devpost.com/hackathons/guide

Learning & Tutorials

Coding Help

Design Tutorials