ClarkHacks 2026

About the challenge Welcome to ClarkHacks 2026, where innovation evolves from passion. In this prehistoric-themed challenge, you’ll take something you love and turn it into a project built to thrive! Think:

🏗️ Building systems from the ground up

💡 Strategic decision-making

🤝 Teamwork and collaboration

🎯 Creative approaches to modern problems

This hackathon is all about evolving and adapting when things don’t go as planned, just like in the prehistoric period. 👥 Who Can Join

All university students welcome (18+)

Coders and non-coders encouraged

Teams or solo participants (we’ll help you find a team!)

🗓️ Schedule Day 1 – Buy In & Build

9:00 – 11:00 AM — Registration

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Opening Ceremony

12:00 – 1:00 PM — Lunch

1:00 PM — Hacking Begins 🎲

Events during the 24-hour hack period — TBD

Day 2 – Finish Strong

1:00 PM — Hacking Ends

1:00 – 2:00 PM — Lunch

2:30 – 4:00 PM — Judging

4:30 PM — Closing Ceremony & Winners Announced 🏆

🏆 Why Join?  

Build a real project in under 24 hours

Meet fellow innovators

Add a standout project to your resume

Win prizes and bragging rights

Of course, have fun!