Online · Tech · beginner · computer-science, data-analytics, backend-engineering
Vitalitics 2026 is a free online hackathon for beginners to build healthcare apps or projects bridging data analytics and clinical medicine. Participants submit video demos and source code to compete for a $6,090 prize pool based on technical execution and innovation.
Online · Tech · beginner · hackathon, finance, economics
Hackonomics 2027 is a free online hackathon for individuals interested in finance, economics, and computer science. Participants build projects promoting financial literacy, submitting videos and source code for judging on technical execution and impact.
Chapel Hill · Tech · beginner · hackathon, computer-science, software
An annual free hackathon at UNC Chapel Hill for students of all skill levels. Participants build projects over 24 hours with access to workshops, networking, and tech talks.
Athens · Tech · hackathon, programming, computer-science
UGAHacks is a free 48-hour programming hackathon hosted at the University of Georgia in Athens. It brings together hackers, mentors, and sponsors for workshops and recruiting opportunities in computer science.
New Brunswick · Tech · hackathon, women-in-tech, computer-science
Rutgers Women in Computer Science hosts HackHERS, a free 24-hour hackathon in New Brunswick. The event offers workshops, mentorship, and tech talks for women in technology.