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.
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.
Registration openGurgaon · Business · startup, pitching, entrepreneurship
A free startup competition in Gurgaon for ages 18-25 offering mentorship, pitching opportunities, and networking. Teams of up to four can compete for cash prizes and expert feedback on their early-stage ventures.
Registration openOnline · Business · beginner · fintech, finance, competition
The Fintech Olympiad is a free competition for students and young professionals to test their finance knowledge through quizzes and case studies. It offers networking with industry leaders, career opportunities, and a chance to win cash prizes and a trophy.
Boston · Tech · beginner · hackathon, students, figma
A 24-hour student hackathon in Boston offering workshops on Figma, Chrome Extensions, and Claude Code alongside career panels and a startup pitch competition. Participants can network with recruiters and compete for prizes.
Registration openNorth Guwahati · Business · intermediate · startup, pitching, venture-capital
A startup competition where founders pitch to investors and secure funding through virtual and live rounds. Open to all sectors for teams of 1-4 members, with a focus on innovation and scalability.
Registration openPowai · Business · startup, pitching, product-management
LivingLab 2026 is an exhibition for product-based startups with working prototypes to showcase innovations to investors and customers at E-Summit IIT Bombay. It focuses on industry validation, product-market fit, and networking opportunities.
Registration openMumbai · Business · intermediate · startup, pitching, entrepreneurship
A startup competition in Mumbai where founders pitch ideas to judges and investors for prizes and mentorship. Targeted at students and entrepreneurs seeking exposure and funding opportunities within the ecosystem.
East Lansing · Tech · hackathon, students, software-development
SpartaHack 12 is a 24-hour student hackathon at Michigan State University focused on building practical projects to solve world problems. Participants will engage in software development, teamwork, and networking during this free event.
Toronto · Tech · hackathon, hardware, 3d-printing
MakeUofT is a free hardware hackathon in Toronto where participants build projects using 3D printing and component distribution. Open to beginners and experts, the event provides mentorship and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Newark · Education · beginner · hackathon, students, teamwork
HenHacks is a beginner-friendly, in-person hackathon for college students of any major at the University of Delaware. Participants will build projects, attend workshops, and network with sponsors over a weekend.
Indore · Business · intermediate · startup, pitching, business-strategy
A free business plan competition for undergraduate students in India featuring online pitch submissions and offline rounds at IIM Indore. Participants develop strategies, present ideas, and simulate investment decisions to sharpen entrepreneurship skills.