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What is BuildGood?
A free five-day online buildathon hosted by LaunchGood. Muslim builders pick a real Ramadan need and turn it into a working app, online or at a local hub.
When is the Ramadan Global Buildathon?
Monday 7 to Friday 11 December 2026. You build Monday to Thursday, submit on Thursday 10 December, and finalists demo live on Friday. Session times: more information coming soon.
Is BuildGood a hackathon?
Yes. Everyone starts from a blank project at kickoff and ends with a live app and a short demo video.
How do I apply?
Fill in the short form at build.launchgood.com/apply. A person reads every application, and we’ll email you either way.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. AI app builders write most of the code now. You need a computer, an internet connection and one Ramadan need you know well.
Will judges mark me down for not writing code?
No. Judges look at what your app does for people. More information on judging coming soon.
Does it cost anything?
No. It’s free to join.
What do I get if I’m accepted?
Perks from our partners, talks during build week, and a shot at the prizes. More information coming soon.
What are the tracks?
Social Good (using the LaunchGood API), Quran, Virality, Physical Product and Moonshot. They may still change.
What makes a good Ramadan app idea?
One real person with one real need, and the smallest app that helps them. Bring your own idea or start from one on the tracks page.
Why build Ramadan apps in December?
Ramadan 2027 is expected around 8 February. Building now gives you two months to test with real people first.
Can I enter as a team?
Yes. List your teammates when you apply, and ask each of them to apply too.
Can I start building before December 7?
Not the app itself. Before then, talk to the people you want to help, sketch your idea and learn your tools.
Which tools can I use?
Whichever you like: an AI app builder, a coding assistant or your own code. Tell us what you used when you submit.
Does my app have to be live?
Yes. Judges open it and try it, so publish it to a public link. A free host is fine.
My app has a sign-in. What do judges need?
A test account with some sample data, and its email and password in your submission. If judges can’t get in, they can’t judge it.
Who owns what I build?
You do. We hope you keep building it after the event.
What if I’m in a different time zone?
That’s fine. Most of the week runs on your own time. Kickoff and the showcase are live, and the deadline is the same for everyone.