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From single-day AI innovation challenges to month-long programs, enterprises trust CloudLabs with the end-to-end support needed to run high-impact innovation events at scale.
CloudLabs Redefining Success
Most Trusted Lab Provider for Global ISVs, Enterprises, Educational Institutions, & Ed-Tech companies of all sizes
- Microsoft
- MIT
- IBM
- Accenture
- Capgemini
- Columbia University
- Tech Mahindra
- Infosys
- University of Washington
- Palo Alto Networks
- Deakin University
- Kyndryl
- Cognizant
- Databricks
- Simplilearn
- Datadog
- Check Point
- Seneca Polytechnic
- Sophos
- Red Hat
- Udacity
- Cloudera
- BCIT
- VMware
- Trainocate
- Axonius
- Netskope
- Barracuda
Run Your Innovation Hackathons
Choose The Hackathon Experience That Fits Your Goals
Run fast-paced challenge competitions or extended innovation programs where teams build, experiment, and showcase their solutions, all powered by the same CloudLabs platform.
Structured, scenario-based challenges with guided instructions, automated validation, and performance-based scoring.
- Inline validation and auto-scoring
- Expert coaches and technical SMEs
- Convert existing workshops into hackathons
- Ideal for 1–2 day events
- Best for skills development and technical enablement
Open-ended innovation challenges where teams build solutions around business problems using dedicated cloud environments and expert guidance.
- Azure credits and sandbox environments
- Mentorship and technical support
- Flexible durations from 1 week to 1 month
- Jury-based evaluation
- Best for AI, modernization, and innovation initiatives
Running a Hackathon Well Is a Full-Time Job, We Take It Off Your Plate
Partners want to run hackathons that produce real innovation and real proof of upskilling. But the execution overhead is enormous — and most of it has nothing to do with the innovation itself. CloudLabs takes on all of it so your teams focus only on what they're there to do.
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Where Things Break Down
- Environments collapse under load Manually provisioned sandboxes fail when hundreds join at once, killing momentum on day one
- Logistics eat your program team Registration, team formation, expert scheduling, and submissions each become a separate project
- Teams hit walls with no one to help Without real-time expert coaching, teams get stuck, lose confidence, and produce weaker outcomes
- Stakeholders get anecdotes, not data No reporting means no way to prove ROI — the event happened, but no one can say what it produced
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What CloudLabs Takes On
- Environments provisioned per team Tested before participants arrive — no setup required from your side
- Custom registration portal With team formation, use case selection, and automated approvals built to your spec
- MCT/MVP coaches embedded throughout Available via Teams, responding in real time
- Judging infrastructure, end-to-end Evaluation criteria, submission management, and the award ceremony all coordinated
- Post-event report Attendance, lab usage, completion rates, and cost breakdown ready for your stakeholders
The Participant Journey
How Teams Move from Ideas to Working Solutions
A Guided Innovation Experience from Registration to Awards
Featured Events
Trusted to Run Innovation at Enterprise Scale
From global Agentic AI programs to on-site instructor-led hackathons, enterprises rely on CloudLabs to deliver high-impact events with zero disruptions.
Run your hackathon
Capgemini AI Agents Hackathon
1,200+ participants. Zero environment failures. 4.5/5 satisfaction across a global Agentic AI incubation program.
- Custom Registration PortalParticipants selected specific Agentic AI use cases and formed teams, all automated and aligned to Capgemini's incubation program structure. No manual intervention required.
- Purpose-Built Lab EnvironmentA bespoke Agentic AI guided lab enabled self-paced exploration across all 1,200+ participants simultaneously, fully operational from day one with all required licensing and configurations pre-provisioned.
- Zero Failures at ScaleDedicated per-team channels provided centralized access to sessions, sandboxes, coaches, and resources. 1,200 participants. Zero environment failures throughout. 4.5/5 participant satisfaction.
EY Olympiad InnovateX Hackathon
- On-Site MCT/MVP Instructors & ProctorsExpert Microsoft-certified instructors delivered deep-dive sessions on Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, and more, with dedicated proctors providing real-time technical support across all 3 days at EY Wavespace, Bangalore.
- Tailor-Made Hands-On Labs10+ use-case-specific labs were pre-configured for each session, covering Azure AI Studio, Document Intelligence, Power BI, Synapse, and Cognitive Search. Each lab averaged 2 hours with consistent breaks between sessions.
- Interactive, High-Impact DeliveryBeyond technical labs, the event featured quizzes, puzzles, and an engaging "Time Travel" discussion bridging Gen Z and Millennial perspectives on innovation. 100+ participants. Zero disruptions. 4.42/5 satisfaction rating.
IBM Agentic AI Hackathon
- User-Specific Pre-Configured EnvironmentsEvery registered participant was onboarded into a tailor-made hack environment, ready from day one. VM uptime management and automatic cleanup ensured participants could start, stop, or pause labs as needed.
- Group-Level Cost MonitoringAzure spend was tracked at the group level across all 225 teams throughout the 30-day event, optimizing resources, controlling budgets, and auto-deleting labs post-event for seamless cost management.
- End-to-End Global SupportContinuous technical support served 450+ participants across 25 countries for the full 30-day lifecycle. Real-time resolution. Minimal disruption. 3rd consecutive year of IBM hackathon partnership with CloudLabs.
Everything You Need to Run a Successful Innovation Hackathon
CloudLabs combines infrastructure, expertise, operational support, and event management services into a single end-to-end solution.
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End-to-end Program Management
We coordinate registrations, timelines, sessions, participant communications, and overall event execution from start to finish.
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Fully Managed Cloud Infrastructure
Pre-configured cloud environments, Azure credits, AI services, and sandbox resources are provisioned and managed for every participant team.
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Instructors & Proctors on Demand
Access Microsoft Certified Trainers, MVPs, technical specialists, and dedicated hackathon coaches who guide participants throughout the event.
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Technical Support
24×7 support for platform access, environment provisioning, troubleshooting, and participant assistance across the entire event lifecycle.
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Evaluation & Scoring
Submission management, judging workflows, evaluation criteria, scorecards, leaderboards, and result compilation are managed by our team.
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Awards & Recognition
Certificates, winner announcements, prize coordination, awards fulfillment, and closing event recognition programs are handled end-to-end.
Choose The Right Hackathon Format
Challenge-Based Hackathons
Best for structured learning, technical enablement, and skills validation.
- Common Use Cases
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- Azure Administration
- GitHub Copilot Adoption
- AI Application Development
- Microsoft Copilot Stack Enablement
- Azure OpenHack
- App Modernization Training
- Developer Productivity Programs
- Typical Duration
- 1–2 Days
Open Innovation Hackathons
Best for solution development, innovation initiatives, and business transformation programs.
- Innovation Focus Areas
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- AI & Machine Learning
- Security & Compliance
- Infrastructure & App Modernization
- Supported Industries
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- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Retail & Consumer Goods
- Education
- Typical Duration
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- 1 Week – Rapid Ideation & MVP Development
- 2 Weeks – Extended Solution Development
- 1 Month – Scalable Solution Implementation
Why Organizations Choose CloudLabs
Discover how CloudLabs helps organizations streamline lab operations, reduce manual effort, and deliver impactful hands-on experiences at scale.
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Scope your hackathon in 30 seconds
Design your hackathon. We'll staff and provision it.
Pick the format, team size and delivery mode and watch the plan build itself — teams, environments, coaches and lead time, all live. Send it over and a CloudLabs programme lead comes back with pricing tailored to your event.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CloudLabs help organizations run enterprise hackathons at scale?
CloudLabs provides end-to-end support for hackathon management and hosting, including branded registration pages, team formation, cloud environments, mentoring, judging, reporting, and post-event analytics, enabling organizations to run enterprise hackathons without managing operational complexity.
Can CloudLabs help host virtual, hybrid, and in-person hackathons?
Yes. CloudLabs supports virtual, hybrid, and on-site hackathons with browser-based lab environments, dedicated sandbox infrastructure, mentor support, and centralized event management.
Can CloudLabs help customize hackathons for our business goals?
Yes. Share your request with team CloudLabs and let them customize hackathon themes, problem statements, registration workflows, cloud environments, scoring criteria, judging processes, and participant experiences to align with your innovation, product, or upskilling goals.
Does CloudLabs provide mentors, judges, and technical support during hackathons?
Yes. You can share your request to get Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), Microsoft MVPs, technical experts, proctors, and 24×7 support throughout the event.
How do I get started with CloudLabs Hackathons?
Share your hackathon requirements via our POC form, and our experts will recommend the right event format, cloud environments, support model, and implementation plan tailored to your goals.
Ready To Launch Your Next Innovation Hackathon?
Whether you're planning a one-day challenge or a multi-week innovation program, CloudLabs provides the platform, environments, expertise, and operational support to help teams innovate at scale.
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01 Choose the Format
Select the hackathon model that aligns with your goals. Challenge-Based for skills development and technical enablement, or Open Innovation for solution building and innovation programs.
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02 Define the Timeline
Choose a duration that fits your objectives, from focused 1-day competitions to multi-week innovation programs designed for deeper collaboration and solution development.
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03 Review the Program Scope
We create a detailed event plan that covers environments, support, coaching, judging, timelines, and participant experience, tailored to your requirements.
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04 Launch and Execute
CloudLabs manages the operational delivery, from registrations and sandbox provisioning to mentoring, support, judging, and participant engagement, so your team can focus on outcomes.
Get your hackathon live
in days, not months.
Tell us your team size, timeline, and goals. A CloudLabs programme lead follows up within one business day with a plan and pricing built around your event.