4 days ago
More Time to Build! Submission Deadline Extended to July 20!
Hey Builders,
We heard you loud and clear — you asked for more time, and Alibaba delivered. 🙌
🎯 The Big News
The submission deadline is now July 20, 2026 @ 2PM PST.
That's 11 extra days to polish, deploy, record your demo, and ship something you're truly proud of. Use them wisely.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: The Coupon Deadline Is NOT Extended
Two separate deadlines — don't mix them up:
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Deadline |
Date |
Time |
|---|---|---|
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🎟️ Credit Voucher Requests Close |
July 9, 2026 |
10:00 AM PST |
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🏁 Submission Deadline |
July 20, 2026 |
2:00 PM PST |
Coupon requests submitted after July 9 at 10 AM (PST) will not be accepted. If you still need a coupon, get your request in now.
Already submitted a request and still waiting? The Alibaba team is working to process every valid request before the July 9 close — but if you need help sooner, reach out to them right away at global.hackathon@alibaba-inc.com with your UID and phone number.
💡 Reminder: You Don't Need to Wait on a Coupon to Build
The Qwen Cloud Free Tier gives you 1 MILLION tokens with no approval needed. If your coupon hasn't landed yet, hop on the Free Tier today so nothing blocks your build.
🚀 What to Do With Your Extra 11 Days
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Fix the top 5 fails we called out yesterday — proof of deployment, public repo, OSI license, working video link, eligibility
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Tighten your demo video — treat it like a pitch, not a tutorial
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Refresh your project description — pass the 30-second test
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Test your submission form in advance — nothing worse than deadline-day surprises
💬 Need Help?
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Discord — real-time community help
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Email global.hackathon@alibaba-inc.com — Alibaba tech + coupon support (UID + phone # please)
- Resources — best tips and tricks
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More time. Same energy. Let's finish strong. 🚀
— Team Devpost x Qwen Cloud