Kothamangalam · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, defence-technology, cyber-security
A 36-hour national hackathon by IEDC MACE focused on defence technology, cyber security, and humanitarian solutions. Open to student innovators across India to build prototypes addressing peace and security challenges.
Piscataway · Tech · beginner · hackathon, software-development, hardware
A free 24-hour hackathon at Rutgers University for students to build software and hardware projects in teams. Features mentorship, workshops, and tracks for social good, education, or open innovation.
Chapel Hill · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, free-event
HackNC is a free, in-person hackathon for students in Chapel Hill featuring a 24-hour coding challenge, workshops, and mentorship. It includes beginner tracks and team-building sessions to help participants build projects collaboratively.
Houston · Tech · hackathon, coding, innovation
CodeRED Orion is a 24-hour free hackathon organized by CougarCS at the University of Houston for students and developers to innovate and collaborate. Participants will work together to create software solutions over two days.
Orlando · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, ai
A free 36-hour hackathon in Orlando for students and developers to build projects in tracks like AI, app development, and embedded systems. No prior experience or polished idea required; workshops and mentorship are provided.
Registration openJaipur · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, offline-event, students
A 36-hour offline AI hackathon at Manipal University Jaipur for students to build prototypes and solve real-world challenges. The event includes an aptitude test, overnight coding, and a final pitch session with industry mentors.
Registration openDelhi · Tech · intermediate · hardware, robotics, sustainability
A hardware and electronics competition for engineering students in Delhi featuring tracks in robotics, VLSI, and sustainability. Teams submit ideas online and present fully assembled hardware projects with live demonstrations at the DTU campus.
OngoingOnline · Tech · hackathon, online-event, free-event
A free online hackathon on Devpost where participants build startup ideas to win $275 in prizes. Open to students and entrepreneurs looking to pitch and prototype.
OngoingOnline · Tech · hackathon, online-event, free-event
HACK47: OFFGRID is a free online hackathon on Devpost for developers and students to collaborate on software projects. It runs from September 15 to October 15, 2026, with no prize money offered.
Registration openMathura · Tech · intermediate · ctf, cybersecurity, web-security
A national CTF cybersecurity competition in Mathura featuring online and on-site rounds. Participants solve challenges in web security, cryptography, forensics, and reverse engineering to capture flags and demonstrate technical skills.
Gainesville · Tech · hackathon, students, collaboration
SwampHacks XII is a 36-hour hackathon at the University of Florida where 400+ students collaborate to build projects. It offers workshops and mentorship for beginners and experienced coders alike.
Seattle · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, teamwork
A 36-hour student-run hackathon in Seattle bringing together diverse disciplines to build tech solutions. Beginner-friendly with mentorship, workshops, and tracks in AI, cloud computing, and entrepreneurship.