Registration openAhmedabad · Education · beginner · game-development, coding, teamwork
A free 24-hour game jam for high school students to build computer games collaboratively. This beginner-friendly event focuses on coding, design, and teamwork in a supportive environment.
Registration openMohali · Tech · hackathon, space, data-analysis
A two-day international hackathon where teams solve NASA's official space challenges using open data to build prototypes. Open to students, developers, and researchers of all disciplines for free participation.
Atlanta · Education · beginner · hackathon, mlh, coding
Emory Hacks is a free student hackathon taking place in Atlanta from November 13 to 15, 2026. Organized under Major League Hacking, it offers participants a chance to collaborate on coding projects.
Registration openDehradun · Tech · beginner · open-source, mvp, pitching
A free, month-long online-to-offline hackathon where participants build open-source MVPs and pitch them in Dehradun. Targets developers and students looking to create software products and gain mentorship.
Registration openAgra · Tech · beginner · hackathon, innovation, ai
A free hackathon in Agra for engineering and management students to build tech solutions in AI, cybersecurity, or fintech. Teams develop prototypes and present them to win prizes.
Registration openJaipur · Education · intermediate · mediation, negotiation, law
A free national competition for university and law students to practice mediation skills in teams of three. Participants engage in structured sessions covering negotiation, conflict management, and dispute resolution under official rules.
Ypsilanti · Tech · beginner · hackathon, teamwork, students
A free, in-person weekend hackathon for high school and college students in Ypsilanti, MI, focused on building projects from scratch. Participants join teams, attend beginner-friendly workshops, and compete for prizes with mentor support throughout the event.
Amherst · Education · beginner · hackathon, students, collaboration
A free 36-hour hackathon in Amherst for students of all experience levels to build projects, attend workshops, and network. Participants collaborate on technology solutions and compete for prizes with mentorship support.
Arlington · Tech · beginner · hackathon, collaboration, innovation
HackUTA 2026 is a free 24-hour hackathon for college students in Arlington, Texas. It welcomes developers and designers of all skill levels to collaborate on innovative projects.
Durham · Tech · hackathon, mlh, collaboration
DurHack is a free hackathon in Durham hosted via Major League Hacking. It targets students and developers looking to collaborate on coding projects over two days.
Wellesley · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, free-event
WHACK is a free hackathon for enrolled college and university students in Wellesley, Nov 21-22, 2026. Teams of up to 4 can build projects with provided meals, workshops, and beginner-friendly mentorship.
Sheffield · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, collaboration
A 24-hour student hackathon hosted by the University of Sheffield Computer Science Society where participants build projects, attend workshops, and network. Open to all skill levels, this free event focuses on collaboration and software development.