Amherst · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, free
HackUMass is a 36-hour free hackathon in Amherst for university students. Participants attend workshops, receive mentorship, and build collaborative projects while competing for prizes.
Online · Tech · beginner · ai, generative-ai, prompt-engineering
PromptX 2026 is a free online national competition testing knowledge of AI, generative AI, and prompt engineering via a time-bound MCQ quiz. Open to students and professionals, it covers fundamentals, ethics, and applications without requiring prior experience.
Hamilton · Tech · hackathon, students, free
DeltaHacks 13 is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by McMaster University in Hamilton on January 9-10, 2027. Open to students of all skill levels, participants build projects while accessing workshops and tech mentorship.
Online · Tech · beginner · hackathon, online, free
This free online hackathon invites students and developers to build technology solutions for underserved communities. Participants create accessible products addressing real-world challenges like healthcare or education, submitting code to GitHub and a demo video.
Vancouver · Tech · hackathon, free, software-development
nwHacks is a 24-hour in-person hackathon taking place January 16-17, 2027 at UBC in Vancouver. Open to all skill levels, participants build projects and develop technical skills in a collaborative environment.
Ottawa · Tech · hackathon, mlh, ottawa
uOttaHack 9 is a free hackathon in Ottawa listed on Major League Hacking. It runs from January 15 to 17, 2027.
Toronto · Tech · hackathon, students, university
A 36-hour in-person hackathon for high school and university students organized by the University of Toronto. Participants collaborate in teams to build software projects, access mentorship, and learn through workshops without registration fees.
Washington · Tech · hackathon, mlh, competition
Hoya Hacks is a free hackathon listed on Major League Hacking. It takes place from January 22 to 24, 2027, in Washington.
Missisauga · Tech · hackathon, students, tech
Hackville 2027 is a 24-hour hackathon for GTA students in Tech, Design, and Business held at Sheridan's HMC Campus. Participants collaborate on real-world challenges to build solutions and network.
Toronto · Tech · beginner · hackathon, women-in-tech, student-run
ElleHacks is a free student-run hackathon in Toronto for women and gender-diverse students. Participants pitch solutions to global challenges and attend workshops without needing prior coding experience.
East Lansing · Tech · hackathon, msu, east-lansing
SpartaHack 12 is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by Michigan State University in East Lansing on February 6-7, 2027. It is free for individuals to build practical projects and network.
Providence · Tech · hackathon, mlh, competition
Hack@Brown 2027 is a free hackathon event in Providence listed on Major League Hacking. Participants compete in a university-based coding competition from February 5 to February 7, 2027.