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.
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.
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.
Registration openOnline · Education · intermediate · sdg, innovation, social-impact
A student innovation competition by Techfest and IIT Bombay focused on closing the gap between India's development goals and ground reality. Teams propose evidence-based solutions in nutrition, education, or finance, with finalists presenting at the Techfest campus.
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 openOnline · Education · beginner · innovation, problem-solving, critical-thinking
An online competition for undergraduate and postgraduate students to showcase innovative ideas that solve real-world problems. The event tests creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through quizzes, challenges, and presentations.
Registration openOnline · Business · finance, startup, pitching
An online finance innovation competition for school and college students to ideate, build, and pitch solutions for real-world financial problems. Participants submit pitch decks and shortlisted finalists present live to a jury.
Gainesville · Tech · hackathon, students, collaboration
SwampHacks XII is a 36-hour hackathon at the University of Florida where 400+ students collaborate to build projects. It offers workshops and mentorship for beginners and experienced coders alike.
Green Bay · Education · hackathon, sustainability, innovation
A 24-hour offline hackathon at UW-Green Bay focused on sustainability and innovation. Open to university students and recent graduates, it offers workshops, mentorship, and travel stipends for building functional projects.
Charlottesville · Education · beginner · hackathon, women-in-tech, coding
A 48-hour in-person hackathon for women and allies hosted by Girls Who Code at UVA. Participants work in teams on coding projects with mentorship, suitable for all skill levels.
Registration openNoida · Business · beginner · startup, sustainability, pitching
A national startup pitch competition for students focusing on sustainable innovation and business planning. Teams submit ideas, develop business plans, and deliver final pitches to win prizes totaling over ₹68,000.
Registration openOnline · Tech · intermediate · cloud-computing, artificial-intelligence, github
An online competition for students to submit cloud and AI projects via GitHub for technical auditing. Winners gain mentorship, prizes, and visibility in enterprise talent networks.