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IN-PERSON MunichTech EXPO

Sept. 1, 2026 - Sept. 20, 2026

Upcoming

The MunichTech EXPO Hackathon is a Europe-focused innovation challenge bringing together developers, researchers, students, startups, and industry professionals to build practical, high-impact technology solutions for …

ONLINE Pixel Forge AI Hackathon

Aug. 15, 2026 - Aug. 22, 2026

Upcoming

🤖 Pixel Forge AI Hackathon Build something incredible with AI — no matter your skill level. Pixel Forge AI Hackathon is a 1-week online hackathon …

ONLINE United Hacks V7

July 10, 2026 - July 12, 2026

Upcoming

Important Dates: Opening Ceremony: July 10th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST Submissions Due: July 12th, 2026 at 12:00pm EST Closing Ceremony: July 13th, 2026 at 8:00 …

IN-PERSON Hackdays Lucknow

May 18, 2026

Date TBD

About the challenge HackDay Lucknow is an MLH-sanctioned 12-hour in-person hackathon open to all high school and college students. Held in the heart of Nawabs' …

IN-PERSON GDG AI HACK - 2026

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Ended

160 builders. 40 teams. 3 days. €15K+ in prizes. GDG AI HACK is back for its third edition — a free AI hackathon organised by …

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ai · design · education · iot · machine learning · video · Milan, Lombardy, Italy
IN-PERSON natIgnite 2026

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Ended

NAT invites you to natIgnite 2026, a 40-hour interdisciplinary hackathon. Hosted semi-annually by NAT in partnership with community partners, each natIgnite is centered on a …

ONLINE IBM x UNSA Hackathon

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Ended

The IBM Z × UNSA Sheridan Hackathon is a 3-day global innovation challenge bringing together students, developers, and innovators to build AI-powered solutions addressing real-world …

IN-PERSON Energy Data Hackdays 2026 - Lausanne

May 7, 2026 - May 8, 2026

Ended

Join Switzerland’s premier innovation event where data meets action. Whether you are a developer, researcher, or energy expert, we need your skills to solve real-world …

ONLINE Box Box

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Ended

This year, Tech Horizons Club (THC) is back with another exciting hackathon - the Box Box Hackathon, inspired by the fast-paced world of Formula 1. …

IN-PERSON KiwiHacks 2026

May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Ended

KiwiHacks is a free 24-hour hackathon run by high schoolers, for high schoolers. If you're 18 or under, come along to meet new people, learn …

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