Registration openDelhi · Business · intermediate · case-study, pitching, presentation
A free case study competition for students in Delhi organized by IEEE DTU. Teams solve real-world business problems via an online quiz and on-campus rounds, culminating in a PPT presentation and pitch session.
Registration openOnline · Education · intermediate · biomedical-engineering, research, presentation
An online research competition for students to present papers on biomedical engineering topics like AI in healthcare and tissue engineering. Teams submit abstracts and deliver 5-7 minute presentations to a jury for cash prizes and certificates.
Registration openPune · Education · intermediate · hackathon, students, innovation
A national hackathon for Indian students to solve real-world challenges in tracks like AI, blockchain, and IoT. Teams compete through online rounds culminating in an offline finale at VIT Pune for prizes totaling ₹1 lakh.
Registration openOnline · Education · assessment, students, online-event
A free national-level online skills assessment for students in India offering a ₹20+ Lakh prize pool. Participants register and take an aptitude test to compete for cash rewards and career opportunities.
Thodiyoor · Tech · hackathon, collaboration, prototyping
A 24-hour offline hackathon in Thodiyoor, India, for students and developers to build technology solutions through a three-round selection process. Teams compete for a ₹60,000 prize pool by pitching ideas and executing prototypes before expert judges.
OngoingOnline · Education · data-science, competition, online-event
A free online data competition for prospective students interested in the UTS Master of Data Science & Innovation program. Participants compete for non-monetary recognition between September and October 2026.
Columbia · Education · beginner · hackathon, teamwork, cloud-engineering
A free 24-hour hackathon for students of all majors and skill levels hosted by Kappa Theta Pi at the University of South Carolina. Teams collaborate to build and demo software projects with mentorship and workshops provided.
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.
Registration openOnline · Education · intermediate · renewable-energy, sustainability, presentation
An online competition where college students present original research articles on renewable energy and sustainability topics like EVs and smart grids using PowerPoint. Teams of 1-2 participants showcase their technical knowledge and innovative ideas to judges.
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.
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.