Princeton · Education · beginner · hackathon, students, free-event
A free 24-hour hackathon for high school students in Princeton focused on building projects in AI, web design, and data analytics. Teams of up to four are encouraged, with workshops covering Python, JavaScript, and AI ethics provided for all skill levels.
Atlanta · Tech · hackathon, collaboration, networking
Hacklanta is a free 36-hour student hackathon in Atlanta featuring team building, live sponsor interviews, and networking. It targets college students aged 18+ looking to build projects and find opportunities.
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.
Flushing · Education · hackathon, students, coding
HackKnight is a free 48-hour hackathon for students in Flushing focused on building innovative projects through coding and teamwork. The event runs from October 9-11, 2026, with a full schedule of workshops, meals, and collaborative hacking time.
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.
OngoingOnline · Education · intermediate · ai, machine-learning, hackathon
A free online hackathon where participants build AI-powered educational tools. Teams of up to four submit a working prototype and a 2-minute demo video for judging based on impact and technical execution.
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 openKarjat · Education · ideathon, students, innovation
A free ideathon for student teams in Karjat focused on solving assigned problems through innovation and feasibility. Participants develop solutions over three rounds ending with a formal presentation to judges.
Registration openKarjat · Education · beginner · hackathon, teamwork, coding
An offline hackathon for student teams (2-4 members) in Karjat where participants solve problems by building prototypes within a fixed timeframe. The event includes a build phase, GitHub logging requirement, and a final presentation judged on innovation and technical execution.