ABB Accelerator 2026

ABB Accelerator 2026

ABB Accelerator 2026 is a U.S.-based student hackathon that challenges participants to tackle a real-world problem and turn their technical ideas into a practical solution.

The hackathon is designed for students who enjoy building, experimenting, solving technical problems, and applying technology to real-world challenges. Participants get the opportunity to demonstrate their technical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while working on a challenge connected to ABB.

Rather than simply completing a coding exercise, participants are encouraged to think about the problem, develop an approach, build a solution, and showcase what they can create.

Who can participate?

The opportunity is aimed at students based in the United States, particularly those interested in areas such as:

AI/ML • Software Development • Engineering • Robotics • Technology

Why participate?

Participants get an opportunity to:

Work on a real-world challenge
Apply their technical and problem-solving skills
Build something they can showcase
Get their ideas in front of ABB engineering and technology teams
Compete for prizes
Potentially be considered for future career and talent opportunities with ABB, depending on business requirements and the applicable selection process
Prizes

🏆 1st Place: MacBook Neo + 12-month Claude Pro or Cursor Pro subscription

🥈 2nd Place: Winner's choice of AirPods Pro 3 or Bose QuietComfort Wireless