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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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beginner · web · In-person
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 …

IN-PERSON Color Hacks + Northwestern NSBE

Feb. 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026

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WELCOME TO COLOR HACKS + NORTHWESTERN EQUITECH Color Hacks is a free hackathon putting students of color at the forefront of tech. We're creating a …

IN-PERSON IMPACT-AI-THON 2026

Feb. 23, 2026 - Feb. 24, 2026

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WELCOME TO IMPACT-AI-THON '26 A 24-Hour National-Level Hackathon organized by Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in collaboration with Data Analytics Club at St. …

IN-PERSON BisonHacks 2026

Feb. 21, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

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The Howard University Center for Digital Business is proud to present the 11th Annual #BISONHACKS Hackathon beginning on Saturday, February 21, 2026. #BISONHACKS Hackathon is …

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beginner · machine learning · social · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
IN-PERSON ✰ LIVE AI Ivy Plus 2026

Feb. 20, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026

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About LIVE AI ✰ LIVE AI is the premier accelerator-backed, hackathon-driven talent identification program. Welcome to LIVE AI Ivy Plus 2026, the multi-campus fully-hybrid hackathon …

ONLINE Student Life Track Hackathon 2026

Feb. 15, 2026 - March 20, 2026

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About the challenge This is the Inaugural Hackathon hosted by Acacia College, an AI-themed Residential College dedicated to exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and …

IN-PERSON Gemini Hack Days FUTMINNA '26

Feb. 14, 2026

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Gemini Hack Day FUTMINNA is a high-energy, one-day mini hackathon happening right inside the Federal University of Technology, Minna 🎓🔥. It brings together students, developers, …

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