Explore University Hackathons 2026

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ONLINE Chakravyuh - The Escape Protocol

March 13, 2026 - March 25, 2026

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Chakravyuh: The Escape Protocol is a two-day cybersecurity competition designed to challenge engineering students to test their technical skills, creativity, and security mindset. The event …

ONLINE HackFiesta Miami 2026 SubmissionPortal | [email protected]

March 9, 2026 - March 17, 2026

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Hosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, and CAHSI at FIU, this virtual hackathon invites students, creators, and changemakers to kick off 2026 with a …

ONLINE BACSA Hacks

March 7, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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About the challenge BACSA Hacks is a 1-day, in-person hackathon hosted by the Biotech and Computer Science Association (BACSA) based at the University of Toronto. …

IN-PERSON The Midwest Blockathon

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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The Midwest Block-a-Thon is a 20-hour blockchain-focused hackathon hosted at the University of Kansas aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among hackers of all ages …

IN-PERSON {eHacks} 2026

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026

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About the challenge {eHacks} is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's annual hackathon. It is a 36-hour, weekend-long event where participants come together to create innovative projects. …

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IN-PERSON PES AWS Hackathon With AWS User Group Madurai and Bengaluru

March 4, 2026 - March 15, 2026

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NIMBUS 1000 is a 9-hour, high-intensity build sprint designed to push developers beyond theory into production-ready cloud solutions. This is not a coding contest.This is …

IN-PERSON CSC Hacks 2026

March 2, 2026

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CSC Hacks is a hackathon hosted by the Computer Science Club at the University of Pittsburgh!The challenge is simple: take a complex idea and build …

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IN-PERSON Mountain Madness 2026

March 1, 2026

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About the challenge Mountain Madness Hackathon at Simon Fraser University is a high-energy, student-led hackathon that brings together innovators, builders, and creators for an intense …

ONLINE MEGA Hackathon 2026

Feb. 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026

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MEGA Hackathon 2026 MEGA is a dynamic and diverse coalition of high school and college students from around the world, attending institutions such as the …

IN-PERSON GDE MIT - Minds & Machines Hackathon

Feb. 27, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026

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The GDE MIT Hackathon is a ~30-hour, offline innovation marathon hosted at Gábor Dénes University, bringing together around 100 participants. Both experienced developers and ambitious …

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