Season 01 Active Challenge
Current Challenge: VAHAM
VAHAM — Peer-support social network
Build an Android app where people post superstitious doubts (anonymously or named), vote on objective truth, and access rational, scientific facts with reassuring peer guidance.
Registration closes on
1 Dec 2026
500 participants max • Tournament development begins after registration closes
Transparent Economics
Zero Platform Fee. ₹200 In, ₹1 Lakh to Top 50.
500 participants join at ₹200 each. 100% of the pool is distributed among 50 winning builders & teams.
500 participants required. 100% of entry fees go directly into the community prize pool.
Zero organizer cut. Automatic 100% refund if 500 participants are not reached.
Distributed to Top 50 products. Direct bank wire within 24 hours of results.
Prize Distribution by Rank
Top 50 builders win cash prizes (10% of participants). 100% community funded.
Champion product with the highest APK score. Direct wire transfer within 24 hours.
Runner-up product. Direct wire transfer within 24 hours of results.
2nd runner-up product. Direct wire transfer within 24 hours of results.
Awarded to tournament finalists demonstrating top UX craft, stability, and speed.
Awarded to top 10% of participants delivering functioning, validated APK submissions.
Tournament Terms at a Glance
Builder-first rules and zero corporate deductions.
| Category | Product Arena | Standard Hackathons |
|---|---|---|
| Prize Distribution | ₹1 Lakh cash pool distributed across Top 50 products | Swag, cloud credits, or single winner takes all |
| Platform Cut | ₹0 (100% pool goes to builders) | 20% to 50% organizer & platform deductions |
| Evaluation Focus | Real Android APK usability & UX (source code not taken) | Pitch deck presentation or whiteboard trivia |
| Code Ownership | 100% owned by builders (0% equity, 0% IP rights taken) | Corporate sponsors claim IP or licensing rights |
| Team Structure | Solo builder or company / team of up to 5 members | Rigid individual or campus-only restrictions |
Why Product Arena
Built for Real Software Craft.
Rewarding technical skill with real cash, open rules, and high-impact problems.
Earn Extra Income
100% of the tournament pool wired directly to the top 50 winners within 24 hours of results.
Show Your Skills
Build a real, functioning Android app. Submit your APK file; evaluation is based on real UX, not whiteboard tricks.
Earn From Skills
Monetize your product craft directly through competitive development with a focused 1-month build window.
Solve Real Problems
Tackle meaningful challenges that affect millions across India and the world instead of building generic clones.
Tournament Timeline
Simple 6-Step Roadmap.
500 participants, 1 month of development, and results declared within 7 days.
Registration
Registration opens for 500 participants. Builders register solo or assemble a company / team with zero platform cut.
Problem Brief
Complete problem specifications, requirements, and user stories unlock once 500 participants register.
1-Month Development
After registration closes, 1 month time period is given for development to everyone to build their Android solution.
Submission
After 1 month, submit your Android APK file. Source code is not taken at all — evaluation is based strictly on your compiled APK.
APK Evaluation
The submitted APK file is evaluated on real usability, UX, and performance. Results are declared within 7 days after submission.
Prize Disbursal
The top 50 winning products receive their cash prizes wired directly to their bank accounts within 24 hours of results.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on rules, submissions, and payouts.
The entry fee is ₹200, which goes 100% directly into the prize pool. Product Arena charges ₹0 platform fee.
With 500 participants, the entire ₹1 Lakh pool is divided among the top 50 products:
- 1st place₹40,000
- 2nd place₹20,000
- 3rd place₹10,000
- Ranks 4th–10th (7 builders)₹2,000 each
- Ranks 11th–50th (40 builders)₹400 each
All prizes are wired directly to winners' bank accounts within 24 hours of results.
Official Sponsor
ReelPay App
Available on Play Store
Our official sponsor for Season 01. Download the ReelPay app from the Google Play Store.
Season 01 Registration Open
Build Real Software.
Top 50 Share ₹1 Lakh Pool.
500 builders. 1 month development period. ₹1,00,000 community prize fund wired directly to the top 50 products.
Support Team
Talk to Us Directly
Questions about registration, prizes, or submissions? Message the founders directly on WhatsApp.
