Explore Hardware Hackathons 2026

Tinker, solder, and innovate at hardware hackathons focused on real-world devices and gadgets.
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IN-PERSON Hook 'Em Hacks

April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026

Upcoming

Hook ’Em Hacks is UT Austin’s newest student-run hackathon — a 24-hour innovation sprint designed to bring together creators, coders, designers, and problem-solvers from every …

IN-PERSON StarkHacks

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026

Upcoming

Build the future of hardware at the world’s largest hardware hackathon - 36 hours of the brightest sparks coming to life.

IN-PERSON StarkHacks

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026

Upcoming

StarkHacks is the world's largest hardware hackathon hosted at Purdue University from April 17–19, bringing together 500+ of the most brilliant minds from all over …

IN-PERSON ElectricSEA Art+Tech Hackathon (Seattle WA)

March 26, 2026 - March 28, 2026

Upcoming

Electric SEA is an extended weekend event optimized for hands-on learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration here in Seattle. We will take over multiple floors of …

IN-PERSON SASEHacks 2026

March 7, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Upcoming

Welcome to SASEHacks, a 24-hour long hackathon where you have the chance to build software or hardware that solves a real-world problem, showcases technical creativity, …

IN-PERSON MakeUofT 2026

Feb. 14, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2026

Ended

Apply to MakeUofT at makeuoft.ca! Join us at MakeUofT to transform your ideas into reality! In this 24-hour event, you and your team will make …

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IN-PERSON Hack the Coast

Feb. 7, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2026

Ended

Welcome to Hack the Coast! February 7-8, 2026 Hosted IN-PERSON at the University of British Columbia, Hack the Coast is a student-led hackathon that brings …

ONLINE 305 Hack Feb'26 SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

Jan. 30, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2026

Ended

Session A (Online · 360 hrs) and Session B (In-Person · 13 hrs) The 305 Hackathon is a hybrid global competition featuring two tracks: Tech …

ONLINE Frisco x WAForge Hackathon 2026

Jan. 27, 2026 - Jan. 29, 2026

Ended

About the challenge Frisco Hacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon focused on game development. This hackathon is open to students aged 13 and above. Whether you …

IN-PERSON Hard Hack 2026

Jan. 24, 2026 - Jan. 25, 2026

Ended

Description Hard Hack is UCSD’s premier hardware-focused hackathon, bringing together engineers, developers, and innovators to build tech for tomorrow. This year’s theme, "Home Improvement" challenges …

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