Explore Developer Hackathons 2026

Developer hackathons are all about turning ideas into working software. Whether you're a front-end dev, backend expert, or full-stack engineer, these events are your playground to build, collaborate, and launch projects fast.
Explore Developer hackathons online and in-person
ONLINE StartupMed

Jan. 23, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

Ended

About the challenge We invite you to bridge the gap between Computer Science and Medicine. The healthcare sector is facing massive challenges, and we believe …

ONLINE btc/acc

Jan. 22, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2026

Open

About the challenge Build on Bitcoin. ​We're gathering top-tier student developers to accelerate Bitcoin's technical frontier.

ONLINE DevDash

Jan. 20, 2026 - Feb. 20, 2026

Open

DevDash 2026 is an intensive global innovation sprint designed to bridge the gap between abstract ideas and deployable technology. Whether you are a solo developer, …

IN-PERSON HackDay2026 - CEV

Jan. 20, 2026

Date TBD

HackDay2026 - CEV Code the Future with AI HackDay2026 is a mini-hackathon hosted by FOSS CEV in collaboration with MLH and Google Gemini. We are …

ONLINE Code Spring

Jan. 20, 2026 - Feb. 11, 2026

Open

Welcome to CodeSpring Hackathon : 24-Hour Sprint Edition 🇺🇸 an intense innovation challenge where brilliant minds come together to build, break, and create under pressure. …

IN-PERSON Accessibility Hackathon

Jan. 17, 2026

Date TBD

Accessibility Hackathon w/ EF x Raspberry Pi x Asteroid Join us for a one-day hackathon dedicated to solving real-world accessibility challenges using Raspberry Pis (w/ …

IN-PERSON HackXsprint

Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

Ended

About Welcome to Hack-X-Sprint, an exciting open innovation hackathon hosted by Google Developer Group on Campus (GDGoC) Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, and MLH. Hack-X-Sprint is …

IN-PERSON Film + AI Video Hackathon @ GMI Studio x PixVerse

Jan. 17, 2026

Date TBD

This hackathon challenges builders, creators, and engineers to use PixVerse’s video generation models, running on GMI’s fast inference platform, to create short videos to show …

IN-PERSON Hack the Bias 2026

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2026

Ended

About the challenge Hack the Bias is a 36-hour community-powered hackathon created for students, technologists, and activists who want to build solutions that tackle real-world …

IN-PERSON HackDay Butwal

Jan. 16, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2026

Ended

HackDay Butwal is a one-day event where students and young developers come together to build projects in a focused and friendly environment. The goal is …

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