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Namespace scales hackathon platform for global innovation

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Company
Namespace
What it does
Hackathon platform for talent discovery
Kind
Milestone
Based in
Delhi
Sector
Professional & Local Services

What they do

Namespace builds a platform that facilitates hackathons to drive learning, innovation, and talent discovery for various organizations

What happened

The company recently hosted its flagship event, Hackhazards 2026, which attracted over 31,000 registrations from 51 different countries

Why it matters

The platform helps companies identify technical talent through demonstrated project work while providing institutions with hands-on innovation opportunities

The details

  • Namespace operates a platform focused on organizing hackathons for learning and innovation.
  • The company recently concluded its flagship community event, Hackhazards 2026.
  • The event saw over 31,000 registrations from participants across 51 countries.
  • Participants represented more than 2,000 institutions and companies during the event.
  • The hackathon resulted in over 6,200 idea submissions and 2,600 final project builds.
  • Namespace provided over 200 hours of mentorship and co-learning sessions to participants.
  • The event distributed over $100,000 in credits and resources to support participant projects.

The bigger picture

  • Namespace aims to make the hackathon mechanism more useful for various stakeholders.
  • The company seeks to create repeatable infrastructure for communities, educational institutions, and technology companies.
  • The platform emphasizes talent discovery by evaluating technical execution, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

About the business

  • Namespace partners with independent communities, educational institutions, and technology companies.
  • The company has worked with over 50 companies and 30 institutions to date.
  • For institutions, the platform supplements traditional education with hands-on innovation experiences.
  • For companies, the platform serves as a tool to engage technical communities and experiment with emerging technologies.
  • The platform helps companies discover talent by reviewing projects that demonstrate real-world capability.
  • Project evaluations focus on creativity, communication, and the ability to work within constraints.

What happens next

  • The company plans to build more robust infrastructure for hosting hackathons.
  • Namespace intends to expand its reach among global communities and institutions.

Founders

  • Pradeepto Sarkar, CEO
  • Diksha Sharma, COO

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