Kitchener · Tech · beginner · hackathon, social-impact, software-development
A 24-hour hackathon in Kitchener where students and developers build software solutions for local nonprofits facing challenges in healthcare, education, finance, or sustainability. Teams work with mentors to create impactful, practical tools.
Edinburgh · Tech · beginner · hackathon, collaboration, networking
Scotland's largest student hackathon where teams collaborate over 24 hours to build projects based on sponsor challenges. Open to current students and recent graduates of any discipline, this free event focuses on prototyping, teamwork, and industry networking.
Rochester · Tech · hackathon, mlh, free-event
A free hackathon listed on Major League Hacking taking place in Rochester on November 7-8, 2026. This event targets students and developers looking to code and collaborate.
Troy · Tech · hackathon, computer-science, students
HackRPI 2026 is a free annual hackathon for RPI students focused on Computer Science innovation and teamwork. Participants collaborate to build software solutions over two days in Troy.
Buffalo · Tech · hackathon, mlh, free-event
UB Hacking is a free hackathon taking place in Buffalo on November 7-8, 2026, hosted via Major League Hacking. It targets students and developers looking to collaborate on coding projects.
New York · Education · beginner · hardware, robotics, hackathon
A 24-hour in-person hardware hackathon at Columbia University for students to design and prototype physical projects, including a healthcare robotics track. Teams of 1-4 receive free food, hardware, and mentorship.
Cincinnati · Tech · beginner · hackathon, hardware, security
A 24-hour hybrid hackathon by IEEE at the University of Cincinnati offering free participation with significant prizes. Teams work on hardware, education, social impact, or security projects using provided tools and APIs.
Cincinnati · Tech · beginner · hackathon, hardware, security
A 24-hour hybrid hackathon by IEEE at the University of Cincinnati offering free entry, workshops, and prizes. Teams build projects in hardware, education, social impact, or security tracks, welcoming both beginners and experts.
Vancovuer · Tech · beginner · hackathon, web-development, design
A free 2-day in-person hackathon in Vancouver designed for first-time hackers and beginners. The event includes skill-building workshops on web development and design, followed by an overnight build day to create projects focused on accessibility and diversity.
Hamilton · Health · beginner · hackathon, healthcare, neuroscience
BioHacks 2026 is a free two-day hackathon in Hamilton where students from diverse fields team up to design solutions for neurological conditions. Teams develop evidence-backed proposals and pitch them to judges after working through a structured case study.
Calgary · Tech · beginner · hackathon, mlh, social-impact
A free, two-day in-person hackathon in Calgary where Canadian students collaborate to build software solutions for social impact. Teams compete over 24 hours to create prototypes addressing real-world problems, with $10,000 in prizes awarded based on innovation and technical exec
Richardson · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, coding
HackUTD is a 24-hour university hackathon at the University of Texas at Dallas for students to innovate and learn new technologies through coding challenges. This free event offers workshops, food, and team-based activities over two days.