East Lansing · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, software, development
SpartaHack 12 is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by Michigan State University in East Lansing on February 6-7, 2027. Participants build practical projects addressing world problems in a free event open to individuals.
West Lafayette · Tech · hackathon, women, students
InnovateHer is a free women-centric hackathon at Purdue University featuring 24 hours of coding, design, and prototyping. Open to students of all skill levels, the event includes mentorship, workshops, and project presentations.
Athens · Tech · hackathon, programming, computer-science
UGAHacks is a free 48-hour programming hackathon hosted at the University of Georgia in Athens. It brings together hackers, mentors, and sponsors for workshops and recruiting opportunities in computer science.
Raleigh · Tech · coding, software-development, hardware
A 24-hour student hackathon at NC State University in Raleigh where teams build tech projects like apps or hardware. Open to all university students, this free event offers food and workshops but requires full project completion during the competition.
Toronto · Tech · makeathon, hardware, 3d-printing
A free hardware-based hackathon in Toronto open to beginners and experts. Participants build projects with mentor support, 3D printing access, and industry networking opportunities.
San Francisco · Tech · hackathon, mlh, sanfrancisco
SF Hacks is a free hackathon taking place in San Francisco from February 19 to 21, 2027. Listed on Major League Hacking, this event is open to participants looking to code and compete without entry fees.
Clemson · Tech · hackathon, clemson, mlh
CUhackit is a free two-day hackathon in Clemson listed on Major League Hacking. It targets students and developers looking to build software projects collaboratively.
Rochester · Tech · hackathon, programming, software-development
WiCHacks is a free 24-hour programming hackathon hosted by Women in Computing at RIT for students of all skill levels. Participants collaborate to build software, apps, or games while fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Cincinnati · Tech · hackathon, augmented-reality, business-plan
RevolutionUC is a free 24-hour student hackathon at the University of Cincinnati organized by ACM@UC. Open to all majors and skill levels, it features tracks for technical innovation, business planning, social impact, and augmented reality.
Urbana · Tech · hackathon, websites, mobile-apps
HackIllinois is a free student-run hackathon at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Participants collaborate over a weekend to build websites and mobile apps, with past prizes exceeding $75k.
New Brunswick · Tech · hackathon, women-in-tech, computer-science
Rutgers Women in Computer Science hosts HackHERS, a free 24-hour hackathon in New Brunswick. The event offers workshops, mentorship, and tech talks for women in technology.
Atlanta · Tech · intermediate · hackathon, data-science, ai
Hacklytics 2027 is a 36-hour data science hackathon at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Participants build AI and machine learning projects while networking with 1,000+ hackers. Free entry.