Online · Tech · advanced · inertial-odometry, robotics, machine-learning
This online competition challenges teams to develop a single unified model predicting 3-D velocity from raw 6-axis IMU data across cars, dogs, drones, and humans. Participants must submit code and weights to Hugging Face, with top teams invited to present at IROS 2026.
Online · Tech · intermediate · ctf, cybersecurity, web-security
Hacker's Gambit 2026 is a free international Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition with an online qualifier and offline finale. It targets students and professionals testing skills in web security, cryptography, and forensics.
New Delhi · Tech · beginner · hackathon, ai, prototyping
A 36-hour national hackathon for student teams in New Delhi focused on building AI-driven solutions. Free entry with accommodation and food provided for finalists competing for a prize pool over INR 37,000.
Atlanta · Tech · hackathon, free, atlanta
HackGT 13 is Georgia Tech's flagship free hackathon taking place September 25-27, 2026, in Atlanta. Open to all skill levels, it offers networking, prizes, and a platform for builders to showcase innovative technical projects.
Miami · Tech · hackathon, students, free-event
ShellHacks is a free hackathon taking place in Miami from September 25 to 27, 2026. Open to over 1,400 students, the event focuses on building projects, networking with companies, and learning technologies.
New York · Tech · hackathon, diversity, columbia
DivHacks is a free annual hackathon at Columbia University focused on building tech solutions for community needs like food, housing, and transportation. It targets students, particularly those underrepresented in tech, to implement change in the industry.
Baltimore · Tech · beginner · hackathon, web-development, mobile-apps
A 24-hour hackathon for high school and university students in Baltimore building web, mobile, hardware, or desktop projects. Free entry with workshops and prizes in AI/ML, Health, Sustainability, and Education.
Hyderabad · Tech · intermediate · generative-ai, blockchain, cyber-security
A 24-hour national hackathon in Hyderabad for UG/PG students to build prototypes in AI, security, and blockchain. Teams of 3-6 compete for cash prizes by solving real-world problems.
Online · Tech · advanced · competition, online, free
An online competition challenging participants to build algorithms for detecting and tracking zebrafish cells in 3D microscopy data. Targets data scientists and researchers needing to automate cell lineage reconstruction, exercising skills in machine learning, computer vision, an
Online · Tech · intermediate · ai, google-cloud, cloud-run
Free online cohort for developers to build AI agents on Google Cloud using Cloud Run, ADK, and Gemma 4. Includes workshops, codelabs, and certification in agent orchestration and data intelligence.
Online · Tech · advanced · ai-agents, simulation, competition
Build autonomous AI agents to compete in a virtual farming simulation with dynamic markets. This online competition challenges participants to optimize resource allocation and strategy for profit maximization over a 30-day season.
Online · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, students, online
A global 24-hour hybrid hackathon for college students to build scalable systems on IBM Z architecture. Participants gain hands-on mainframe access, network with IBM engineers, and pitch solutions to industry leaders for a $50K+ prize pool.