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.
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ONLINE HACKHAZARDS '26

March 16, 2026 - April 4, 2026

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HACKHAZARDS '26 is one of the world’s largest community-run virtual hackathons, bringing together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe to build technology …

IN-PERSON DEMO - Do Not Submit

March 15, 2026

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DEMO SITE: NOT THE ACTUAL HOOHACKS 2026 DEVPOST Welcome to HooHacks, the premier hackathon at the University of Virginia! At our in-person Hackathon, you will …

ONLINE Quest Hackathon

March 14, 2026 - March 31, 2026

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Qwest Hackathon is a global innovation challenge bringing together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals to build impactful technology solutions. Participants will collaborate to create …

IN-PERSON ThunderHacks

March 14, 2026 - March 15, 2026

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About the challenge Thunder Hacks is a 24-hour student-led hackathon hosted at Algoma University. Our mission is to provide a platform where creativity meets technology. …

ONLINE StableHacks: Building Institutional Stablecoin Infrastructure on Solana.

March 13, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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StableHacks 2026 is a fully online, global hackathon for experienced developers, startups, and financial innovators building institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure on Solana. The hackathon targets real-world, …

ONLINE ThunderHacks

March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026

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About the challenge Thunder Hacks is a 24-hour student-led hackathon hosted at Algoma University. Our mission is to provide a platform where creativity meets technology. …

ONLINE Ignite Hack 2.0

March 11, 2026 - March 31, 2026

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🔥 Ignite Hack 2.0 — Where Ideas Catch Fire Ignite Hack 2.0 is a high-energy innovation sprint designed to empower creators, developers, designers, and dreamers …

ONLINE Red Alert | Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026

March 7, 2026 - April 1, 2026

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About the Hackathon: Red Alert is a high-intensity cybersecurity hackathon that challenges ethical hackers, developers, and security enthusiasts to defend, attack, and innovate on the …

ONLINE Global Engineering Hackathon

March 6, 2026 - March 13, 2026

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The Global Engineering Hackathon brings together developers, designers, and builders from around the world to create innovative solutions in a limited time. Participants will collaborate, …

ONLINE Quantum Sprint

March 5, 2026 - March 30, 2026

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Quantum Sprint is a month long global build sprint , designed for serious developers, startup founders, and professional innovators who want to ship real, scalable …

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