HACKATHON / OPSLAITH MASRI · WIN SYSTEM
Public-safe catalog

Mission 01 / Compound the odds

Win the roombefore demo day.

Identify, verify, and ship into the highest-leverage hackathons worldwide—with every application tied to a credible win thesis.

Broad verified index of actioned, open, upcoming, conditional and closed routes. Last source sweep: 3 August 2026.

Operating doctrineONE BUILD · MANY SHOTS
  1. 01Find signalReal fit over noise
  2. 02Prove termsPrimary sources only
  3. 03Design the winDemo first, scope second
  4. 04Ship cleanSubmission is the product
01 / Catalog total147Major + smaller verified events
02 / Active + future137Open, upcoming or on watch
03 / Actioned01Registered, applied or building
04 / Needs attention12Grouped human checkpoints

Morning handoff

Workstream status

DataHub registration is confirmed; no project submission is claimed.

CompletedResearch foundation ready
  • Master CV digested into a private application profile
  • 147 public-safe dashboard records spanning researched targets, announced calendars and screened-out routes
  • Form-ready biographies and tailored concepts drafted for the top twelve
  • Local mission-control dashboard built and operational
  • GitHub handoff maintained; raw registration profile excluded
In progressRegistration staging
  • Safari connected; live gates inspected for GOAI, DataHub, Arm and MHacks
  • GOAI account and email are verified; competition registration is staged as UK, Agent Infra, RelayOS, solo
  • Devpost account, email and recommendation profile are complete; DataHub displays Thanks for registering for the working-solo entry in Agents That Do Real Work, with marketing opt-out
  • MHacks passed Cloudflare and delivered its activation code; OTP verification and the application remain unsubmitted
  • DataHub registration is sent; no hackathon project submission has been sent
Needs attentionNext live checkpoints
  • Start the DataHub project workspace, Apache-2.0 repository and smallest viable Lineage First Responder demo
  • Confirm GOAI registration submission and the later Arm registration click at their live boundaries
  • Confirm MHacks OTP activation, then resolve the currently-enrolled eligibility question truthfully
  • Validate Sevra facts for SFF: traction, market-readiness, SEA intent and funding openness

Human checkpoint

Needs Laith · 12 decisions

Build with Gemini · XPRIZEDo not relabel Sevra. Pursue only if a truthful, separate new operation already satisfies every evidence requirement.
Fall 2026 TPC Hackathon · LRZUse only a truthful current affiliation; do not claim Cardiff enrollment before 28 September.
WLCG SOC Working Group HackathonApply only with a truthful current affiliation and a concrete Zeek, MISP or OpenSearch contribution.
FaithTech London BUILD 2026Decide whether the mission and £45 ticket fit before registering.
targetjobs Big Society Hack 2026Identify and join a participating Cardiff STEM society; do not register as an unaffiliated individual.
VoltHacks 2026Obtain a written incoming-student ruling before registering or submitting.
Wetech AI Hackathon 2026Pursue only with a genuine qualifying team and feasible Lagos travel.
ETHack 2026Do not claim Cardiff student status; apply only with written organizer approval.
European Hackathon 2027Ask whether any external places exist before applying.
HackMTY 2026Wait for rules and request a written incoming-student ruling.
FPGA Hackathon 2026Obtain the participant terms and an incoming-student ruling before action.
SFF Global FinTech Hackcelerator 2026Confirm Sevra traction, market-readiness, willingness to raise funding, Southeast Asia intent and availability in Singapore 11–18 November.

Execution pipeline

From signal to shipped entry

Counts update automatically when opportunity statuses change.

  1. 01Scout137targets logged
  2. 02Verify147sources attached
  3. 03Apply50in application lane
  4. 04Confirm1registered / applied
  5. 05Build0builds active
  6. 06Submit0entries shipped

Target stack

Ranked opportunities

Showing 147 of 147

RANK01
Ready to applySelective applicationGlobal / Hybrid

GOAI Global Open-source AI Challenge · Agent Infra

Hangzhou Open-Source Artificial Intelligence Foundation

FIT SIGNAL9797%
Application lockPreliminary proposal · 16 Aug 2026
Live windowSemifinal code/demo · 3 Sep · Finals 22–23 Sep 2026Online stages · Hangzhou finals
Prize signalAgent Infra: RMB 500k / 300k / 100k · overall grand prize RMB 1m
ThemeAI agents · Open source · Developer tools
Access pathSelective applicationProposal deck enters preliminary review; shortlisted projects advance through code/demo semifinals to the Hangzhou final.
Win thesis

Laith already has the right raw material: local agents, reusable skills and operator-facing controls. The winning difference is measurable reliability, not another chat wrapper.

Recommended build

LabOS Control Plane — a reusable multi-agent execution layer with skills, approval gates, trace/replay and a benchmarked enterprise repair workflow.

Eligibility

Worldwide developers, open-source communities and research teams. Overseas-final attendance exceptions are considered case by case.

Team rules

The solution must define at least three agent roles and use AgentTeams as the collaboration baseline; confirm final human-team roster rules in the handbook.

Next action

GOAI account and email are verified. Registration is staged as UK, Agent Infra, RelayOS, solo; after action-time confirmation, accept the competition agreement and submit the immutable name/contact/track fields.

RANK02
ConfirmedBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Build with DataHub: The Agent Hackathon

DataHub

FIT SIGNAL9696%
Application lock10 Aug 2026 · 17:00 EDT
Live windowOnline build period · submission closes 10 Aug 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$20,500 cash · $6k grand prize + four $3k challenge winners
ThemeAI agents · Data infrastructure · Open source
Access pathBuild-first submissionRegister on Devpost, build a new open-source project, then submit a public repo, working demo and sub-three-minute video for judging.
Win thesis

A compliance agent becomes credible when it reads lineage, ownership and schemas before acting—and writes an auditable decision back to the graph.

Recommended build

Lineage First Responder — a new DataHub-aware agent that traces an incident, ranks likely causes and records an evidence-backed response trail.

Eligibility

Age of majority; worldwide except the standard excluded territories in the official rules.

Team rules

Individuals or teams; the project must be created during the competition period.

Next action

DataHub registration is confirmed on Devpost as working solo, with category ‘Agents That Do Real Work’ and marketing opt-out. Start the Lineage First Responder project, create its Apache-2.0 repository and lock the smallest demo scope before the 10 August deadline.

RANK03
Needs LaithSelective applicationGlobal / Hybrid

SFF Global FinTech Hackcelerator 2026

Monetary Authority of Singapore + GFTN

FIT SIGNAL9595%
Application lock14 Aug 2026 · 23:59 SGT
Live windowFinalist programme · 11–18 Nov · Awards 19 Nov 2026Singapore FinTech Festival · Singapore
Prize signalThree × SGD 80k winners · up to 20 finalists receive SGD 20k stipend
ThemeFintech · AI agents · Financial inclusion
Access pathSelective applicationA panel selects market-ready early-stage startups from a proposal PDF, pitch deck and live-demo video; finalists must attend Singapore in person.
Win thesis

Sevra maps directly to AI-enabled financial decision support, but only a truthful market-ready story with evidence can clear this startup-selection bar.

Recommended build

Position Sevra against the SME financial-empowerment brief: an agentic cash-control cockpit that identifies leakage, forecasts pressure and proposes governed actions.

Eligibility

Early-stage, market-ready fintech entering Southeast Asia and open to external funding. Finalist attendance in Singapore is mandatory.

Team rules

Team must exist before applying; one proposal per team and no more than 10 members advised.

Next action

Confirm Sevra traction, market-readiness, willingness to raise funding, Southeast Asia intent and availability in Singapore 11–18 November.

RANK04
WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / In-person

robo.innovate Hackathon 2026

Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence

FIT SIGNAL9494%
Application lockApplications not yet visibly open
Live window23–28 Oct 2026Munich Urban Colab + MIRMI Geriatronics Campus
Prize signalChallenges and prizes pending; hardware and tools supplied
ThemeRobotics · Physical AI · IoT
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Interested applicants; technical background recommended, beginners accepted. Full six-day attendance required.

Team rules

Preferred teams of 5–8; solo applicants can be matched.

Next action

Join the notification route; this is the highest-fit announced physical-AI target.

RANK05
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Arm Create: AI Optimization Challenge

Arm

FIT SIGNAL9494%
Application lock14 Aug 2026 · 16:00 PDT
Live windowOnline build and judging · August 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$8,000 cash · $3k overall winner
ThemeOn-device AI · Hardware · Performance
Access pathBuild-first submissionRegister on Devpost and submit an open-source Arm project with measurable before/after optimization; video is optional but strategically valuable.
Win thesis

Laith can benchmark locally on Apple Silicon and make the optimization legible: latency, memory and tokens-per-second before and after.

Recommended build

EdgeGuard — an offline approval agent optimized on Arm64, with a reproducible benchmark harness for time-to-first-token, throughput and memory.

Eligibility

Age of majority; worldwide except standard excluded territories.

Team rules

Individuals or teams; public MIT or Apache-2.0 repository required.

Next action

Devpost account and email are confirmed. Unlock Safari Password AutoFill once, sign in, stage the Arm join flow, then choose Mobile AI or Cloud AI after final registration confirmation.

RANK06
Ready to applySelective applicationGlobal / Online

Composable AI Hackathon 2026

Bloomreach

FIT SIGNAL9393%
Application lockApproval-based registration open
Live window11–18 Aug 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalSponsored trip to Bloomreach Edge Summit in London or Los Angeles
ThemeAI agents · Commerce · Cloud
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

A governed merchandising agent that turns catalogue evidence into approved commercial actions.

Eligibility

Developers and technical builders; no student restriction published.

Team rules

Team limit not yet published.

Next action

Apply while approval-based registration remains open, then choose one of the six agentic-commerce tracks.

RANK07
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

MakeUofT 2027

University of Toronto MakeUofT

FIT SIGNAL9393%
Application lockInterest registration open · full applications later
Live window13–14 Feb 2027 on MLH calendar; organizer date still marked TBDToronto · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeHardware · Embedded systems · Student
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Postsecondary students; international eligibility must be rechecked when applications open.

Team rules

Teams of 2–4; a physical hardware device is required.

Next action

Join the interest list and prepare a physical-AI application narrative.

RANK08
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

OpenAIRE AI Hackathon 2026

OpenAIRE + Alien Intelligence

FIT SIGNAL9292%
Application lock20 Aug 2026 · 23:59 CET
Live windowOnline build underway · awards 16 Sep 2026Online · Europe preferred, global accepted
Prize signal€500 grand prize + pilot partnership, credits and OSFAIR support
ThemeAI agents · Open science · Research
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Solo entrants, teams, startups, companies and researchers; Europe preferred but not required.

Team rules

Solo and team routes accepted; requirements vary by track.

Next action

Select the tools-and-agents or wildcard track and prove the OpenAIRE Graph integration first.

RANK09
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Agentic Cinema: The Blockbuster Hackathon

Google Cloud + Devpost

FIT SIGNAL9292%
Application lock7 Sep 2026 · 14:00 PDT
Live window27 Jul–7 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$75,000 cash across partner tracks
ThemeAI agents · Media · Cloud
Access pathBuild-first submissionChoose a partner track and submit a hosted agent, public open-source repository and three-minute demo; judging is within that partner track.
Win thesis

The narrow partner-track pools reward an end-to-end agent that handles real production friction and visibly enforces permissions and deterministic steps.

Recommended build

Continuity Control — a media production agent that turns briefs into shot plans, tracks assets and approvals, and exposes production health through Grafana.

Eligibility

Age of majority; UK entrants are eligible under the published territory list.

Team rules

Individuals or eligible teams; project must be new and use Gemini, Google Cloud Agent Builder and a selected partner product at runtime.

Next action

Select the Grafana or ClickHouse track, then outline the hosted workflow and required Google Cloud services.

RANK10
Ready to applySelective applicationUK / In-person

MedTech Hackathon Championships 2026

MedTech Championships

FIT SIGNAL9191%
Application lockApply by 12 Oct 2026
Live window7 Nov 2026Manchester · UK
Prize signalInternships and prizes advertised; exact awards pending
ThemeHealthcare · Hardware · Engineering
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students; Laith should be a current Cardiff undergraduate by the event.

Team rules

Final team rules pending; approximately 200 participants from 20 universities.

Next action

Apply after Cardiff enrollment starts, using electronics-repair and embedded-systems evidence.

RANK11
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

CockroachDB × AWS · Build with Agentic Memory

Cockroach Labs + AWS

FIT SIGNAL9191%
Application lock18 Aug 2026 · 17:00 EDT
Live windowOnline build period · submission closes 18 Aug 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$8,750 cash
ThemeAI agents · Databases · Cloud
Access pathBuild-first submissionSubmit a functional demo, public open-source repo and sub-three-minute video showing persistent memory built with at least two CockroachDB tools and one AWS service.
Win thesis

Persistent task state, policy memory and replay are a stronger story than generic chat history—especially when a failure/recovery demo proves global durability.

Recommended build

Policy Memory Vault — a governed operations agent that remembers approvals and incidents, recovers safely after interruption and explains every action.

Eligibility

Age of majority; worldwide except standard excluded territories.

Team rules

Teams up to five; build must use CockroachDB on AWS as the agent memory layer.

Next action

Map a Sevra/LabOS workflow to two CockroachDB tools and one AWS service; design the failure-recovery demo before implementation.

RANK12
WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / Hybrid

Hack Apertus · 2026–27 series

aiLights Association

FIT SIGNAL9090%
Application lockInterest route live · local registrations pending
Live windowOnline 1–16 Oct · Swiss dates Oct–Dec 2026 + May 2027Online + Bern, Zürich, Basel, Biel/Bienne, St Gallen and Lausanne
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeOpen-source AI · AI agents · Public infrastructure
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Online track advertised as open to everyone; local terms pending.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Join the interest route and track the online 1–16 October registration first.

RANK13
Ready to applyOpen registrationUSA / Hybrid

DevNetwork API + Cloud + AI Hackathon 2026

DevNetwork / API World

FIT SIGNAL9090%
Application lockOnline window · 17 Aug–3 Sep 2026
Live windowOnline 17 Aug–3 Sep · Awards 2–3 Sep 2026Online + Santa Clara, California
Prize signal$40,500 cash · $12.5k overall winner plus sponsor tracks
ThemeAPIs · AI agents · Cloud
Access pathOpen registrationOpen registration precedes the 17 August kickoff; entrants choose the overall lane or a sponsor challenge and submit during the live window.
Win thesis

The unusually small field and multiple sponsor lanes favour a polished, reliable product with a sharp API story and a professional demo.

Recommended build

TrustPipe — an agent-and-human document workflow using Nutrient DWS for deterministic extraction, redaction, signatures and audit replay.

Eligibility

18+ and open to participants from any country.

Team rules

Individuals or teams; sponsor-specific requirements apply to each challenge.

Next action

Register for the kickoff and monitor sponsor briefs; prepare the Nutrient lane architecture without starting ineligible work early.

RANK14
Ready to applySelective applicationGlobal / In-person

NextWave Hackathon 2026 · LATAM

Yuno × Nauta · supported by OpenAI and regional universities

FIT SIGNAL9090%
Application lockRegistration closes 24 Aug 2026
Live window28–30 Aug 2026 · 24-hour buildBogotá · Mexico City · Buenos Aires · São Paulo
Prize signal$25,000 cash + OpenAI credits across the four-city competition
ThemeAI agents · Product building · Open source
Access pathSelective applicationRegistration is open, but each site accepts only ten four-person teams. Solo applicants may be matched before launch; accepted builders must attend their selected city.
Win thesis

Only 160 accepted builders and city-level finals create much better odds than a giant online field, while Laith's agent/full-stack profile fits the OpenAI-supported brief.

Recommended build

A four-person repair-operations crew building an evidence-led AI workflow that turns a fault report into tests, parts checks and an auditable resolution.

Eligibility

The organizer states that applications are open to everyone; official materials and pitches are in English.

Team rules

Exactly four builders per crew; solo applicants can request matching. Public GitHub repo, README, architecture diagram and demo are required.

Next action

Choose one city, request solo matching or recruit a four-person crew, and apply before travel planning becomes the schedule bottleneck.

RANK15
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Online

ESTIMED Hackathon #2

ETSI + oneM2M

FIT SIGNAL8989%
Application lockRegister by 1 Sep 2026
Live window5 Oct–26 Nov 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalPortfolio and standards-network value; prize not published
ThemeIoT · Edge computing · Standards
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Developers, researchers, universities, SMEs and software engineers; no geographic restriction published.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Register before 1 September and shape an interoperable oneM2M/MEC edge prototype.

RANK16
Ready to applySelective applicationGlobal / In-person

Junction 2026

Junction

FIT SIGNAL8989%
Application lockTravel-grant application · 6 Sep 2026
Live window13–15 Nov 2026Hype Areena · Espoo, Finland
Prize signal€100,000 advertised pool
ThemeAI · Hardware · Startups
Access pathSelective applicationApply on Junction's platform; 2,000 builders are selected, with limited travel grants awarded to the strongest international applications.
Win thesis

Laith's electronics depth can escape the crowded pure-software field by pairing a physical proof with a finished operator interface.

Recommended build

A resilient edge-control system that detects hardware faults locally, explains them through an agent and demonstrates recovery on a physical rig.

Eligibility

Global builders; in-person attendance required. Limited travel grants are available outside Finland.

Team rules

Teams form on the Junction platform; challenge tracks and final team constraints are still to be announced.

Next action

Draft the selective application around hardware repair, the winning robot and founder shipping; request travel support before 6 September.

RANK17
Ready to applyOpen registrationUK / Hybrid

Sustainable Finance Live 2026 Hackathon

Finextra Research

FIT SIGNAL8888%
Application lockComplimentary registration open
Live window20 Oct 2026London + online
Prize signalTeam and prize terms pending
ThemeFintech · Sustainability · AI
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

No student restriction published; final participant terms pending.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK18
WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / Hybrid

CASSINI Hackathon #12

EUSPA + European Commission

FIT SIGNAL8888%
Application lockLocal-site registration dates pending
Live window27–29 Nov 2026Ten European host cities + selected hybrid routes
Prize signal€9,000 European final pool + six months of mentoring
ThemeSpace · Cybersecurity · Crisis response
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Individuals or teams age 18+; UK participation appears possible through Horizon association, but #12 local rules must confirm.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Monitor the host-city pages and verify the UK route before applying.

RANK19
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

CALL-E: Your Code Is Calling

CALL-E

FIT SIGNAL8888%
Application lock14 Sep 2026 · 11:45 SGT (earlier binding-rules time)
Live windowOnline build period · submission closes 14 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$10,000 cash · $4k most practical use case
ThemeVoice AI · AI agents · Workflow automation
Access pathBuild-first submissionBuild with CALL-E, open a pull request to its public showcase repository, and submit the PR plus a public three-minute demo on Devpost.
Win thesis

A phone agent wins when the call is a governed step in a useful workflow—not a novelty. Structured outcomes and safe escalation make the demo credible.

Recommended build

ServiceLoop — an agent that calls vendors for fault-part availability, confirms key facts and returns a structured repair plan with a human approval gate.

Eligibility

Age of majority; worldwide except standard excluded territories.

Team rules

Individuals or teams; a new CALL-E account includes 20 free calls.

Next action

Create a test-call script and data schema; account creation and live outbound calls wait for grouped action approval.

RANK20
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Online

ETHOnline 2026

ETHGlobal

FIT SIGNAL8787%
Application lockSignup 6 Sep 2026 · 17:00 UTC
Live window4–16 Sep · project submission 13 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$85,000 in currently published sponsor bounties; total may change
ThemeWeb3 · Fintech · AI agents
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Builders worldwide subject to ETHGlobal participation terms.

Team rules

Solo or teams up to five.

Next action

Sign up before 6 September and target security, identity or AI × crypto infrastructure.

RANK21
PrioritySelective applicationUSA / In-person

MHacks 2026

University of Michigan

FIT SIGNAL8787%
Application lockEarly 7 Aug · Regular 12 Sep 2026
Live window3–4 Oct 2026 · 24 hoursAnn Arbor, Michigan, USA
Prize signal$40,000+ advertised pool
ThemeAI · Fintech · Hardware
Access pathSelective applicationCurrently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students apply individually; early applicants receive decisions on 14 August and have the best travel-support chance.
Win thesis

A selective student application should lead with shipped founder work, electronics repair and the line-following-robot win—not a generic list of frameworks.

Recommended build

Pitch a hardware-backed fintech safety system that detects real-world faults and routes explainable actions through an agent control layer.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. Laith's incoming Cardiff status should be evidenced accurately.

Team rules

Teams of one to four; team formation can happen after acceptance.

Next action

Cloudflare is complete and the activation code was delivered. Confirm OTP activation at the live boundary, then verify that incoming Cardiff Year 2 status satisfies the currently-enrolled rule before applying.

RANK22
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Online

SAS Hackathon 2026

SAS

FIT SIGNAL8686%
Application lockRegistration closes 15 Sep 2026
Live windowBuild 1–30 Oct · videos 2 Nov · awards 16 Dec 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalGlobal recognition and category awards; no cash pool published
ThemeAI · Data · Cloud
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Global industry, public-sector and student builders subject to SAS terms.

Team rules

Teams of 2–12; a separate solo-student path is available.

Next action

Register before 15 September and select the most evidence-rich SAS Viya/Azure track.

RANK23
Ready to applySelective applicationEurope / In-person

European Defense Tech Hackathon · Bucharest

European Defense Tech Hub

FIT SIGNAL8686%
Application lockApproval-based hacker applications open
Live window9–11 Oct 2026Bucharest · Romania
Prize signalDemo Day awards; amounts pending
ThemeDefence · Hardware · AI
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Technologists, operators, public-sector participants and investors; no student restriction published.

Team rules

Bring a project or select a challenge; team formation and mentors provided.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK24
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

RevenueCat Shipaton 2026

RevenueCat

FIT SIGNAL8686%
Application lock30 Sep 2026 · 23:45 PDT
Live windowNew-app release window · 31 Jul–30 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$700,000+ advertised cash · $100k grand prize
ThemeMobile · Product design · Monetization
Access pathBuild-first submissionRegister on Devpost and ship a genuinely new app during the event window; main categories require a store release and RevenueCat monetization, while Next Gen has a student route.
Win thesis

Do not chase the enormous general field. Aim at Next Gen or a sharply defined product-craft lane with a tiny, polished app and a visible build-in-public story.

Recommended build

BenchPilot — a mobile companion for electronics repair that captures a fault, guides a safe test sequence and monetizes advanced diagnostic packs.

Eligibility

Age of majority and eligible territory. Next Gen requires active student status; Laith's Cardiff enrollment begins 28 September.

Team rules

Individuals or teams. A previously released app or update is not eligible as the new app.

Next action

Validate the Next Gen enrollment timing, then scope a new mobile app that can be released and demonstrated by 30 September.

RANK25
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Online

4th Annual Veeam Community Hackathon

Veeam Community

FIT SIGNAL8585%
Application lock30 Sep 2026 · 23:59 CEST
Live windowKickoff 7 Oct · submission 16 Oct · results 23 Oct 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalWinning-team prizes promised; values pending
ThemeCloud · Cybersecurity · Data resilience
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Anyone 18+; no prior Veeam knowledge required.

Team rules

Organizers assign collaborative teams of 12–18.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK26
WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / In-person

hackaTUM 2026

TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology

FIT SIGNAL8585%
Application lockApplications open in Oct 2026
Live window27–29 Nov 2026Garching · Germany
Prize signalEleven partner challenges; prize details pending
ThemeAI · Software · Hardware
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Open to everyone, not only TUM students; free attendance.

Team rules

Teams of 2–4; solo applicants can use onsite matching.

Next action

Set an October reminder and apply as soon as the portal opens.

RANK27
ArchivedInvite/finalist-onlyUSA / In-person

HackMIT 2026 · admissions/confirmation stage

HackMIT · Massachusetts Institute of Technology

FIT SIGNAL8585%
Application lockApplications closed 4 Jul · decisions released late Jul 2026
Live window19–20 Sep 2026MIT · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Prize signalPrestige target · 2026 prize breakdown not used for ranking
ThemeStudent · AI · Hardware
Access pathInvite/finalist-onlyThe public application deadline has passed. Only admitted applicants are now expected to confirm; puzzle auto-admission still required an application by the deadline.
Win thesis

Laith would be a strong future applicant, but a closed deadline cannot be rescued by an invitation-stage label.

Recommended build

Archive for 2026; use the hardware × AI × repair narrative as a prepared early application for the next cycle.

Eligibility

College undergraduates who will be students in autumn 2026 and are 18+ by the event; no new application route is currently open.

Team rules

Accepted hackers may form teams up to four at submission time.

Next action

Do not attempt to register unless HackMIT publishes an official reopening; add the next cycle to the early watchlist.

RANK28
Ready to applyOpen registrationEurope / In-person

HackYeah 2026

PROIDEA

FIT SIGNAL8484%
Application lockRegistration through 4 Oct 2026, subject to capacity
Live window3–4 Oct 2026Tauron Arena · Kraków, Poland
Prize signalTrack-specific prize pools; current amounts pending
ThemeAI · Defence · Smart cities
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Ages 18+; no student-only condition published.

Team rules

Teams of one to six.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK29
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Hybrid

DeveloperWeek 2027 Hackathon

DevNetwork

FIT SIGNAL8484%
Application lockRegistration open · final submission deadline pending
Live windowOnline 25 Jan–11 Feb · finals 10–11 Feb 2027Online + Santa Clara, California
Prize signal$12,500 overall pool plus currently advertised sponsor challenges
ThemeAPIs · AI · Cloud
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Adults worldwide; sponsor challenge terms apply.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK30
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionUK / Online

HackaCon 2026 · The Conversation Hackathon

Lancaster University / FACTOR

FIT SIGNAL8484%
Application lock30 Sep 2026 · 23:59 UTC
Live windowSubmission window · 1 Aug–30 Sep 2026Online · Lancaster, UK organizer
Prize signalPrize haul worth £4,000+ across ranked and special categories
ThemeVoice AI · Audio · Creative technology
Access pathBuild-first submissionRegister to access the supplied voice materials, then submit one 45–90 second synthetic conversation and process details through the official portal.
Win thesis

A tightly scored brief and many prize slots reward deliberate iteration: optimize voice similarity and naturalness separately, then use writing and timing for creative flair.

Recommended build

A reproducible speech-synthesis pipeline with turn timing, interruption, breath and prosody controls, validated against the four equally weighted judging criteria.

Eligibility

International; submitter must be 18+. One entry per individual or team.

Team rules

Solo or team entry; the adult submitter is the point of contact.

Next action

Register to obtain the permitted samples, then document the voice-data licence boundary before generating any audio.

RANK31
Ready to applySelective applicationUK / In-person

Encode London Hackathon + Conference

Encode Club

FIT SIGNAL8383%
Application lockStandard and approval-based tickets live
Live window23–25 Oct 2026Encode Hub · Shoreditch, London
Prize signalChallenges and bounties announced; exact pool pending
ThemeAI · Web3 · Startups
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK32
Ready to applySelective applicationGlobal / In-person

Since AI Hackathon 2026

Since AI · official MLH partner event

FIT SIGNAL8383%
Application lockApplications open · no closing date published
Live window6–8 Nov 2026 · 72 hoursEduCity · Turku, Finland
Prize signal€50,000 cash pool
ThemeAI · Product building · Startups
Access pathSelective applicationCreate a free platform account and apply; accepted builders then connect Discord and may form a team of up to five.
Win thesis

A 72-hour window suits Laith's full-stack speed; the application should show he can turn AI infrastructure into a complete user-facing product.

Recommended build

A field-service copilot that ingests a symptom, reasons through an auditable test tree and produces a repair decision with evidence.

Eligibility

Open to global builders; remote participation is not available and on-site attendance is required.

Team rules

Solo or teams up to five after acceptance.

Next action

Prepare the application narrative and flag Finland travel as a commitment only after acceptance.

RANK33
Ready to applySelective applicationEurope / In-person

LauzHack 2026

LauzHack Association / EPFL

FIT SIGNAL8282%
Application lockInterest registration live
Live window21–22 Nov 2026EPFL · Lausanne, Switzerland
Prize signalOverall and sponsor prizes pending; partial travel reimbursement
ThemeStudent · AI · Hardware
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Students, apprentices, PhDs and graduates from the previous 24 months, age 18+.

Team rules

Teams up to four; solo applicants can form teams onsite.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK34
Ready to applySelective applicationUSA / In-person

HackHarvard 2026

HackHarvard · Harvard University

FIT SIGNAL8282%
Application lockApplication portal open · deadline not yet published
Live window36 hours · 2026 dates not yet publishedHarvard University · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Prize signalPrize details not yet published
ThemeFintech · Hardware · Cybersecurity
Access pathSelective applicationEvery applicant must create a new 2026 portal account. Accepted undergraduate hackers attend free; accommodation is not provided and financial-aid details will follow.
Win thesis

The selection application can stand out by connecting rare hands-on electronics repair with founder-grade AI products and proven campus leadership.

Recommended build

Target Hardware for Good or Fintech with an inspectable physical system whose agent explains risk and proposes a human-approved action.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students worldwide; Laith should describe incoming Cardiff enrollment precisely.

Team rules

Apply individually; teams can form at the event and may mix universities.

Next action

Draft the application now; verify incoming-student eligibility and travel funding before the final submission click.

RANK35
Ready to applySelective applicationEurope / In-person

Hackathon for Good #8

Hackathon for Good

FIT SIGNAL8181%
Application lockApply by 2 Nov 2026
Live window6–8 Nov 2026The Hague · Netherlands
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeSocial impact · AI · Data
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Teams of 2–6.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK36
WatchingWatchlist / not openUK / In-person

GreatUniHack 2026

UniCS · University of Manchester

FIT SIGNAL8181%
Application lockEarly-interest list only · applications not yet open
Live window7–8 Nov 2026 · 30+ hoursUniversity of Manchester · UK
Prize signalPrizes funded by sponsors · breakdown pending
ThemeStudent · Software · Hardware
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe organizer is collecting early interest. Once applications open, current students apply individually and may form teams later.
Win thesis

Local travel, clear eligibility and a 30-hour format make this an efficient UK shot once the real application opens.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware-agent concept until sponsor challenges are published, then map the demo directly to one judging lane.

Eligibility

Current undergraduate or postgraduate student at any university and 18+; Laith will be a Cardiff student by the event.

Team rules

No team required to apply; each person applies individually and teams can form before or during the event.

Next action

Join the official early-interest list and recheck weekly for the hacker application and sponsor tracks.

RANK37
WatchingWatchlist / not openUK / In-person

HackNotts ’26

HackSoc Nottingham

FIT SIGNAL8080%
Application lockApplications not yet published
Live window24–25 Oct 2026University of Nottingham · UK
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · Hardware
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

2026 eligibility not yet published; Laith will be enrolled by the event.

Team rules

Do not import 2025 team rules into the 2026 record.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK38
WatchingOpen registrationGlobal / In-person

Thrive-In-Tech 6.0 · Build for Impact

Thrive-In-Tech

FIT SIGNAL8080%
Application lockRegistration displayed through 17 Aug 2026
Live windowHackathon 21 Aug · Conference 22 Aug 2026Lagos, Nigeria
Prize signal₦1m cash across top three · ₦3.5m+ package value with credits and support
ThemeAI · Fintech · Cybersecurity
Access pathOpen registrationThe organizer is accepting free team registrations for a one-day build and pitch across eight tracks; places and the published programme remain subject to confirmation.
Win thesis

A one-day field and broad fintech/AI tracks can be winnable, but only with a pre-formed team and a demo narrow enough to finish by the 16:00 lock.

Recommended build

A compact, offline-friendly fintech control assistant with a deterministic policy engine and a polished five-minute pitch.

Eligibility

Advertised for student and professional builders, developers, designers, product thinkers and founders; recheck any travel/residency terms in the team guide.

Team rules

Teams of two to five; no reliable organizer-provided solo matching route was found.

Next action

Pursue only if a credible team and immediate Lagos travel plan exist; otherwise protect the urgent online builds.

RANK39
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Online

FFAI Robothon Summer 2026

Faraday Future AI

FIT SIGNAL7979%
Application lockContradictory: landing page open, binding rules ended 23 Jun
Live windowOnline MuJoCo challenge · valid dates unresolvedOnline · eligible territories
Prize signal7,999 USDC advertised across 14 awards
ThemeRobotics · Simulation · AI
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Adults in listed territories under stale binding rules.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Do not register until amended binding dates are published or confirmed in writing.

RANK40
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Hybrid

NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026

NASA

FIT SIGNAL7979%
Application lockAccount available · challenges and local registration pending
Live window14–15 Nov 2026Global local events + virtual participation
Prize signalGlobal recognition; 2026 awards and challenges pending
ThemeSpace · Open data · Hardware
Access pathWatchlist / not openAn account can be prepared, but 2026 challenge statements and participating local events were not yet open at the research cut-off.
Win thesis

NASA's open-data challenges can reward Laith's ability to join sensors, analysis and a clear public-facing story, but no concept should be fixed before the briefs appear.

Recommended build

Watch for an Earth-observation or autonomous-systems brief where an edge device plus explainable dashboard creates a tangible demo.

Eligibility

Global participation subject to the official event and local-host rules once published.

Team rules

Historically team-based; wait for the 2026 legal terms and local-event instructions before relying on a limit.

Next action

Keep on watchlist; create an account only after the browser connection is available and the grouped action approval is given.

RANK41
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Hybrid

IETF 127 Hackathon

Internet Engineering Task Force

FIT SIGNAL7878%
Application lockRegistration route announced
Live window14–15 Nov 2026San Francisco + remote participation
Prize signalFree collaborative standards work; no prize
ThemeInternet standards · Open source · Security
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Open to participants interested in IETF technologies and implementations.

Team rules

Join or propose a project; no competitive team cap.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK42
Ready to applyOpen registrationUK / In-person

Apache Community over Code Glasgow Hackathon

Apache Software Foundation

FIT SIGNAL7777%
Application lockConference registration while places remain
Live windowWithin 11–14 Oct 2026Glasgow · UK
Prize signalCollaborative open-source sprint; no prize
ThemeOpen source · Data · Cloud
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

New and experienced open-source contributors.

Team rules

Contribute to real project issues; no competitive team cap.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK43
Needs LaithWatchlist / not openEurope / In-person

FPGA Hackathon 2026

FPGA Hackathon

FIT SIGNAL7777%
Application lockRegistration terms not sufficiently verified
Live window26–27 Sep 2026Location per official rules
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeFPGA · Hardware · Embedded systems
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Event is two days before Cardiff enrollment; eligibility and international route remain unverified.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Obtain the participant terms and an incoming-student ruling before action.

RANK44
WatchingSelective applicationAsia / In-person

ETHGlobal Mumbai 2026

ETHGlobal

FIT SIGNAL7676%
Application lockSignup 3 Nov 2026 · 18:29 UTC
Live window6–8 Nov 2026Jio World Convention Centre · Mumbai, India
Prize signal$95,000 in currently listed bounties; total may change
ThemeWeb3 · Fintech · Infrastructure
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Global applicants; accepted builders attend in person and no travel funding is promised.

Team rules

Solo or teams up to five; a refundable stake applies.

Next action

Re-rank after sponsor bounties stabilize; travel only after acceptance.

RANK45
Ready to applyOpen registrationEurope / In-person

Portathon 2026

Klaipėda University + Klaipėda Science and Technology Park

FIT SIGNAL7676%
Application lockRegistration open · closing date not published
Live window25–27 Sep 2026Klaipėda · Lithuania
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeMaritime · Cybersecurity · AI
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Individuals, groups and mentors; no student restriction published.

Team rules

Team formation provided; final limit pending.

Next action

Register interest and request the team, travel and prize terms before committing to Lithuania.

RANK46
WatchingSelective applicationAsia / In-person

ETHGlobal Tokyo 2026

ETHGlobal

FIT SIGNAL7575%
Application lockSignup 23 Sep 2026 · 14:59 UTC
Live window25–27 Sep 2026Toranomon Hills Forum · Tokyo, Japan
Prize signal$45,000 in currently listed bounties; total may change
ThemeWeb3 · Fintech · Infrastructure
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Global applicants; accepted builders attend in person and no travel funding is promised.

Team rules

Solo or teams up to five; a refundable crypto stake applies.

Next action

Apply only if Tokyo travel remains viable after acceptance.

RANK47
Needs LaithSelective applicationUK / Hybrid

WLCG SOC Working Group Hackathon

WLCG / CERN community

FIT SIGNAL7474%
Application lockModerated registration open
Live window14–16 Sep 2026Abingdon, UK + remote participation
Prize signalCollaborative working event; no prize
ThemeCybersecurity · Open source · Data
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Cybersecurity/SOC contributors; registration asks for a truthful affiliation.

Team rules

Newcomer and existing-project streams; no competitive team cap.

Next action

Apply only with a truthful current affiliation and a concrete Zeek, MISP or OpenSearch contribution.

RANK48
Ready to applySelective applicationEurope / In-person

Hacking Legal Munich 2027

START Munich + Liquid Legal Institute + Legal Tech Colab

FIT SIGNAL7474%
Application lockApplication link live
Live window24–25 Apr 2027Munich · Germany
Prize signalPartner prizes pending + ten travel grants up to €250
ThemeLegal tech · AI · Student
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Students and young professionals; no legal-tech experience required.

Team rules

Maximum four; onsite formation available.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK49
Needs LaithSelective applicationEurope / In-person

Fall 2026 TPC Hackathon · LRZ

Trillion Parameter Consortium + LRZ

FIT SIGNAL7373%
Application lockApply by 24 Aug 2026
Live window9–11 Sep 2026Garching near Munich · Germany
Prize signalNo competitive prize published
ThemeAI · HPC · Open source
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

International academic and industry applicants; official affiliation email required.

Team rules

Applicants bring or join projects; open-source projects preferred.

Next action

Use only a truthful current affiliation; do not claim Cardiff enrollment before 28 September.

RANK50
Ready to applySelective applicationEurope / In-person

Rakathon 2026

Rakathon

FIT SIGNAL7373%
Application lockApply by 1 Oct 2026
Live window16–18 Oct 2026Prague, Brno and Ostrava · Czechia
Prize signalCZK 100k / 50k / 25k
ThemeHealthcare · AI · Social impact
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Published for multidisciplinary anti-cancer teams; verify international participation terms.

Team rules

Teams of 2–4.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK51
Needs LaithBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Build with Gemini · XPRIZE

XPRIZE + Google Cloud

FIT SIGNAL7272%
Application lock17 Aug 2026 · 13:00 PDT
Live windowJudging through 15 Sep · winner around 25 Sep 2026Online · eligible countries
Prize signal$2,000,000 cash pool
ThemeAI agents · Startups · Google Cloud
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

No speculative build: validate the qualifying business evidence before investing time.

Eligibility

Adults in permitted countries; individuals, teams or organizations with fewer than 25 employees.

Team rules

A genuinely new operation created after 19 May must evidence real users or customers, revenue, finances, marketing spend and agent logs.

Next action

Do not relabel Sevra. Pursue only if a truthful, separate new operation already satisfies every evidence requirement.

RANK52
Ready to applyOpen registrationGlobal / Online

ICCS Hacktoberfest 2026

Cambridge Institute of Computing for Climate Science

FIT SIGNAL7272%
Application lockRegister interest by 14 Sep 2026
Live windowKickoff 30 Sep · remote throughout Oct 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalContributor recognition; no prize published
ThemeClimate · Open source · Research
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Open to anyone interested in climate-science codebases.

Team rules

Individual contribution target: at least six accepted pull or merge requests.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK53
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

YouCam AI API Hackathon 2026

Perfect Corp.

FIT SIGNAL7171%
Application lock17 Aug 2026 · 11:45 EDT
Live windowOnline submission closes 17 Aug 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$6,000 cash pool
ThemeAI · Computer vision · Consumer apps
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Adults worldwide subject to the binding Devpost territory exclusions.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Enter only if a narrow visual workflow will not displace the higher-fit infrastructure deadlines.

RANK54
WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / Hybrid

Nitro NLP Hackathon 2027

Nitro Association

FIT SIGNAL7171%
Application lockRegistration dates pending
Live window27–28 Mar 2027Online + University of Bucharest
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeNLP · AI · Student
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

High-school and bachelor-level students; confirm the integrated-MEng classification when rules open.

Team rules

Teams of 2–4; unseen NLP dataset and leaderboard.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK55
Ready to applyBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

IEEE ClimateChain Hackathon 2026

IEEE

FIT SIGNAL7070%
Application lockCurrent registration/submission terms on Devpost
Live window5–25 Oct 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$3,000 cash pool
ThemeClimate · Blockchain · Student
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Students who have reached the age of majority; Laith will be enrolled by the event.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK56
WatchingSelective applicationLatin America / In-person

The Next Craft 2026

The Next Craft

FIT SIGNAL7070%
Application lock15 Aug 2026 · 23:59 GMT-5
Live window29 Aug 2026Lima, Bogotá, Guatemala, Arequipa and El Salvador
Prize signalMain prize and judging rubric pending
ThemeHardware · Generative AI · Product building
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Free, 300-place multi-city event; verify local travel and participant terms.

Team rules

Teams of 3–5.

Next action

Apply only with a complete team and viable short-notice travel.

RANK57
Ready to applySelective applicationEurope / In-person

Engage 2 Hackathon #2

Engage 2 / SESAR AWARE + DIALOG

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lock15 Aug 2026 · 23:59 CEST
Live window20–21 Oct 2026Zagreb · Croatia
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeAviation · AI · Data
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Young professionals, researchers, data scientists and students in programming, AI and air-traffic management.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Request the detailed notice and apply before the brought-forward 15 August deadline.

RANK58
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Hybrid

IEEE SA Cybersecurity Hackathon 2027

IEEE Standards Association

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lockEarly-access interest only
Live window2027 dates pendingFormat pending
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeCybersecurity · Standards · AI
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Join early access and wait for dates, eligibility and challenge rules.

RANK59
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Online

Global Hack Week: Agents

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window7–13 Aug 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK60
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Built for NYC AI

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window15–16 Aug 2026New York City · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK61
WatchingWatchlist / not openAsia / In-person

PEC HACKS 4.0

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window29–30 Aug 2026Chennai · India
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK62
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Online

Global Hack Week: Data

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window11–17 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK63
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackRice 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6969%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window11–13 Sep 2026Houston, Texas · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK64
Needs LaithOpen registrationUK / In-person

FaithTech London BUILD 2026

FaithTech

FIT SIGNAL6868%
Application lock£45 tickets open while places remain
Live window9–10 Oct 2026Here East · London, UK
Prize signalPeople’s Choice and judges’ prizes; amounts pending
ThemeSocial impact · Product building · AI
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Builders comfortable with an explicitly Christian mission event.

Team rules

Cross-functional teams form around charity and ministry challenges.

Next action

Decide whether the mission and £45 ticket fit before registering.

RANK65
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackHers GSU 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6868%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window18–19 Sep 2026Georgia · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK66
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

VTHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6868%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window18–20 Sep 2026Virginia · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK67
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HopHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6868%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window18–20 Sep 2026Baltimore, Maryland · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK68
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

SteelHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6868%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window19–20 Sep 2026Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK69
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackGT 13

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6868%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window25–27 Sep 2026Atlanta, Georgia · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK70
WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / In-person

Hack Kosice 2027

Hack Slovakia

FIT SIGNAL6767%
Application lockDates and registration pending
Live window2027 return confirmedKošice · Slovakia
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · AI
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Monitor for dates, applications, team rules and prizes.

RANK71
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

ShellHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6767%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window25–27 Sep 2026Miami, Florida · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK72
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

DivHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6767%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window26–27 Sep 2026New York City · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK73
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

hackUMBC 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6767%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window26–27 Sep 2026Baltimore, Maryland · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK74
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

BigRed//Hacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6767%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window2–4 Oct 2026Ithaca, New York · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK75
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Hack Dearborn 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6767%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window3–4 Oct 2026Dearborn, Michigan · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK76
WatchingWatchlist / not openLatin America / Hybrid

PAAMC Advanced Air Mobility Hackathon 2026

Universidad de los Andes

FIT SIGNAL6666%
Application lockRemaining public deadline unclear
Live windowHybrid May–Sep 2026 · Bogotá finalOnline + Bogotá, Colombia
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeAviation · Autonomy · Regulation
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Broad international eligibility was not proved from the public page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Ask whether any public route remains and whether UK applicants qualify.

RANK77
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

RowdyHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6666%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window3–4 Oct 2026San Antonio, Texas · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK78
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

GirlHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6666%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window3–4 Oct 2026USA · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK79
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackNC 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6666%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window9–11 Oct 2026Chapel Hill, North Carolina · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK80
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

SBUHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6666%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window9–11 Oct 2026Stony Brook, New York · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK81
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Knight Hacks IX

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6666%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window9–11 Oct 2026Orlando, Florida · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK82
Ready to applyOpen registrationEurope / In-person

Climate U Hackathon 2026

LIDERA + Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

FIT SIGNAL6565%
Application lockRegister by 1 Oct 2026
Live window10 Oct 2026Lisbon · Portugal
Prize signal€1,500 winner prize
ThemeClimate · Sustainability · Social impact
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Ages 15–35; no student restriction.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK83
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

CodeRED Orion

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6565%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window10–11 Oct 2026Houston, Texas · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK84
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

SwampHacks 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6565%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window16–18 Oct 2026Gainesville, Florida · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK85
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

Hack the Valley 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6565%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window16–18 Oct 2026Toronto, Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK86
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackTX 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6565%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window17–18 Oct 2026Austin, Texas · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK87
WatchingWatchlist / not openAsia / In-person

hackCBS 9.0

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6565%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window31 Oct–1 Nov 2026New Delhi · India
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK88
Needs LaithBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

VoltHacks 2026

VoltHacks

FIT SIGNAL6464%
Application lock5 Sep 2026 · 17:00 EDT
Live windowOnline submission through 5 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signal$32,785 headline value, mostly credits; grand prize appears to include $100 cash
ThemeHardware · IoT · Robotics
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Devpost says students 13+; incoming-student eligibility before 28 September is unresolved.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Obtain a written incoming-student ruling before registering or submitting.

RANK89
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackUTD 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6464%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window7–8 Nov 2026Richardson, Texas · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK90
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackRPI 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6464%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window7–8 Nov 2026Troy, New York · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK91
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

MakeCU 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6464%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window7–8 Nov 2026USA · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK92
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackUMass 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6464%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window13–15 Nov 2026Amherst, Massachusetts · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK93
WatchingWatchlist / not openUK / In-person

DurHack 2026

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6464%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window14–15 Nov 2026Durham · UK
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK94
Needs LaithSelective applicationEurope / In-person

ETHack 2026

ETH Zürich

FIT SIGNAL6363%
Application lockStudent application control visible
Live window12–13 Sep 2026Zürich · Switzerland
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Sustainability · Technology
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Selective cohort of 100 students; event precedes Cardiff enrollment.

Team rules

Teams up to four.

Next action

Do not claim Cardiff student status; apply only with written organizer approval.

RANK95
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

DeltaHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6363%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window9–10 Jan 2027Hamilton, Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK96
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

uOttaHack 9

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6363%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window15–17 Jan 2027Ottawa, Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK97
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

UofTHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6363%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window15–17 Jan 2027Toronto, Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK98
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

nwHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6363%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window16–17 Jan 2027Vancouver, British Columbia · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK99
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

Hackville 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6363%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window22–24 Jan 2027Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK100
Ready to applyOpen registrationEurope / In-person

Cambridge–Antwerp BioHackathon 2026

Cambridge + VIB + University of Antwerp + Babraham

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockRegister by 1 Sep 2026
Live window9–11 Sep 2026Cambridge, UK + Antwerp, Belgium
Prize signalNoncompetitive collaborative event
ThemeBioinformatics · Open source · Research
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

All programming levels; bring a computational-biology project or join one.

Team rules

Solo and collaborative work accepted; resulting code must be public.

Next action

Re-open the official source and verify application state, eligibility, team rules, travel and prizes before entering.

RANK101
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Hybrid

IETF 129 Hackathon · watch

Internet Engineering Task Force

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockHackathon details pending
Live windowMeeting 17–23 Jul 2027Berlin + expected remote route
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeInternet standards · Security · Open source
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Watch for opening-weekend hackathon registration and project wiki.

RANK102
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Hoya Hacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window22–24 Jan 2027Washington, DC · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK103
WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

ElleHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window29–31 Jan 2027Toronto, Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK104
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

UGAHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window5–7 Feb 2027Athens, Georgia · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK105
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Hack@Brown 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window5–7 Feb 2027Providence, Rhode Island · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK106
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

SpartaHack 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6262%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window6–7 Feb 2027East Lansing, Michigan · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK107
ArchivedInvite/finalist-onlyCanada / In-person

Hack the North 2026 · closed

University of Waterloo

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockApplications closed 27 Jul 2026
Live window18–20 Sep 2026Waterloo, Ontario · Canada
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · AI · Hardware
Access pathInvite/finalist-onlyUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

No public late-application route remains.

Team rules

Only admitted hackers can proceed.

Next action

Archive 2026 and prepare for the next early application cycle.

RANK108
WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Hybrid

IETF 128 Hackathon · watch

Internet Engineering Task Force

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockHackathon details pending
Live windowMeeting 6–12 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur + expected remote route
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeInternet standards · Security · Open source
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Watch for opening-weekend hackathon registration and project wiki.

RANK109
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Hack_NCState 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window6–7 Feb 2027Raleigh, North Carolina · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK110
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

InnovateHer 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window6–7 Feb 2027USA · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK111
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

SF Hacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window19–21 Feb 2027San Francisco, California · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK112
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

CUhackit 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window20–21 Feb 2027Clemson, South Carolina · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK113
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackIllinois 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6161%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window26–28 Feb 2027Urbana-Champaign, Illinois · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK114
WatchingSelective applicationUSA / In-person

LA Hacks AI 2026

LA Hacks

FIT SIGNAL6060%
Application lockApplication deadline not published
Live window17–18 Oct 2026UCLA · Los Angeles
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeAI · Student · Startups
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Invite-only college-student event; current application and travel terms pending.

Team rules

Teams up to four under the available rules.

Next action

Wait for the current application deadline and rules.

RANK115
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Hacklytics 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6060%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window26–28 Feb 2027Atlanta, Georgia · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK116
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

RevolutionUC 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6060%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window27–28 Feb 2027Cincinnati, Ohio · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK117
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackHERS 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6060%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window27–28 Feb 2027USA · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK118
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

WiCHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6060%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window27–28 Feb 2027Rochester, New York · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK119
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HenHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL6060%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window6–7 Mar 2027Newark, Delaware · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK120
Needs LaithWatchlist / not openLatin America / In-person

HackMTY 2026

HackMTY

FIT SIGNAL5959%
Application lock2026 registration and international terms pending
Live window11–13 Sep 2026Monterrey · Mexico
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · Hardware
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Student-oriented and before Cardiff enrollment; incoming-student status cannot be assumed.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Wait for rules and request a written incoming-student ruling.

RANK121
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

Kent Hack Enough 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL5959%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window6–7 Mar 2027Kent, Ohio · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK122
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

DiamondHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL5959%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window4–5 Apr 2027USA · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

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WatchingWatchlist / not openCanada / In-person

MariHacks 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL5959%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window9–10 Apr 2027Canada · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK124
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

HackKU27

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL5959%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window9–11 Apr 2027Lawrence, Kansas · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK125
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

WEHack 2027

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL5959%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window10–11 Apr 2027USA · venue on organizer page
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

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Needs LaithWatchlist / not openUK / In-person

targetjobs Big Society Hack 2026

targetjobs

FIT SIGNAL5858%
Application lockPre-registration open · formal registration pending
Live window14 Nov 2026Central London · UK
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeSustainability · Social impact · Student
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

UK university STEM societies only.

Team rules

Participation must be through a Cardiff STEM society after enrollment.

Next action

Identify and join a participating Cardiff STEM society; do not register as an unaffiliated individual.

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WatchingWatchlist / not openAsia / In-person

GOSIM Shenzhen 2026 Hackathon tracks

GOSIM

FIT SIGNAL5858%
Application lockSeparate track rules pending
Live windowConference 16–17 Oct 2026Shenzhen · China
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeOpen source · AI · Systems
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Wait for a distinct participant route, challenge terms and prize information.

RANK128
WatchingWatchlist / not openUSA / In-person

LA Hacks 27

Major League Hacking calendar organizer

FIT SIGNAL5858%
Application lockOrganizer application and rules pending or require recheck
Live window16–18 Apr 2027Los Angeles, California · USA
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Software · MLH
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

MLH calendar date confirmed; event-specific student, age, international and travel terms still need organizer verification.

Team rules

Do not import a prior season’s team limit; wait for current organizer rules.

Next action

Open the organizer page from the MLH calendar and verify applications, eligibility, travel and team rules when published.

RANK129
WatchingWatchlist / not openAsia / In-person

UAE Hackathon 2026 · university-city series

UAE Hackathon

FIT SIGNAL5757%
Application lockInternational participant route not yet proved
Live window19–29 Oct 2026Multiple UAE university cities
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeGovernment · AI · Student
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Public material does not establish access for international or non-UAE students.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Wait for binding international participant terms.

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WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Hybrid

Climathon 2026–27 local-event umbrella

Climate KIC

FIT SIGNAL5656%
Application lockLocal city calls pending
Live windowGlobal days 12–18 Oct 2026 · second wave Mar 2027Participating cities worldwide
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeClimate · Cities · Sustainability
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current page is a host-city call, not a participant application.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Add individual cities only when official local participant calls open.

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ArchivedWatchlist / not openAfrica / Online

Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026

Africa Deep Tech Challenge

FIT SIGNAL5555%
Application lockOrganizer: 25 Aug · Devpost: 24 Aug 2026
Live windowRemote rounds through 17 Oct 2026Online · Africa-residency restricted
Prize signal$20,000 cash pool + GPU stipends
ThemeOn-device AI · Hardware · Africa
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Binding rules require residence in a listed African country; UK residence is not eligible.

Team rules

Solo or teams up to three.

Next action

Screened out on residency; do not register under the current rules.

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WatchingWatchlist / not openGlobal / Online

OneAquaHealth IEEE Hackathon 2026

OneAquaHealth + IEEE

FIT SIGNAL5454%
Application lockRegistration displayed through 31 Aug 2026
Live windowConflicting official windows in Sep 2026Online
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeWater · Health · AI
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Eligibility, date and prize language conflict across official materials.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Do not register until the organizer reconciles the binding dates and rules.

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Needs LaithSelective applicationEurope / Hybrid

European Hackathon 2027

Université Gustave Eiffel + EIVP

FIT SIGNAL5252%
Application lockApplications 14 Sep–16 Oct 2026
Live windowRemote 30 Jan + 6 Mar · Paris 19–23 Mar 2027Paris + remote sessions
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Europe · Urban systems
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Forty master-level students, mainly through 12 named partner universities; Cardiff is not listed.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Ask whether any external places exist before applying.

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WatchingWatchlist / not openEurope / Hybrid

European Citizens’ Hackathon Championship

European Commission

FIT SIGNAL5050%
Application lockParticipant calls do not yet exist
Live windowAnnual programme beginning in 2027European cities · locations pending
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeCivic tech · Europe · Social impact
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Current event-specific age, student, territory and travel terms must be verified on the official organizer page.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Long-range watch until participant cities and registration are published.

RANK135
WatchingOpen registrationGlobal / Online

Next Gen Global AI Hackathon

HeyDecode

FIT SIGNAL4848%
Application lockRegistration route open
Live window18–20 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalRewards described vaguely; no dependable cash pool verified
ThemeAI · Student · Professional
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Free for students and professionals; final terms require recheck.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Keep on the low-confidence watchlist until judging and awards are concrete.

RANK136
Needs LaithSelective applicationAfrica / In-person

Wetech AI Hackathon 2026

Wetech

FIT SIGNAL4747%
Application lockRegistration details on organizer portal
Live window19 Sep 2026Lagos · Nigeria
Prize signal₦1m cash
ThemeAI · Fintech · Social impact
Access pathSelective applicationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Team must be all women or at least 50% women.

Team rules

Laith cannot enter solo; the team must independently satisfy the rule.

Next action

Pursue only with a genuine qualifying team and feasible Lagos travel.

RANK137
WatchingBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Code for Humanity 2027

Code for Humanity

FIT SIGNAL4646%
Application lock15 Jan 2027 · 17:00 PKT
Live windowOnline submission through 15 Jan 2027Online · worldwide
Prize signalNoncash awards advertised
ThemeSocial impact · Student · Software
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Adult student route; verify final 2027 terms.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Recheck credibility, judging and eligibility closer to the deadline.

RANK138
WatchingOpen registrationOceania / In-person

Aotearoa AI Hackathon Festival 2026

Aotearoa AI

FIT SIGNAL4545%
Application lockLocal registration while capacity remains
Live windowLocal events 3–10 Aug · summit 18 Sep 2026New Zealand
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeAI · Community · Product building
Access pathOpen registrationUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Individuals or teams; local event rules apply.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Valid opportunity, but the immediate UK-to-New-Zealand travel window makes action impractical.

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ArchivedWatchlist / not openEurope / In-person

EUDIS Defence Hackathon · Autumn 2026

European Commission

FIT SIGNAL4444%
Application lockHost registration routes vary
Live window15–17 Oct 2026Eight European hosts
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeDefence · Hardware · AI
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Participant territories are EU Member States, Norway and Ukraine; UK-only residence does not qualify.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Screened out under the stated territory rule.

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WatchingBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Hack for Humanity Summer 2026

Hack for Humanity

FIT SIGNAL4343%
Application lock4 Sep 2026
Live window7 Aug–4 Sep 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalMostly credits and noncash awards
ThemeSocial impact · Software · Student
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Global ages 13+ subject to rules.

Team rules

Teams up to four.

Next action

Low-priority only; do not displace stronger cash, prestige or hardware targets.

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ArchivedWatchlist / not openAfrica / Hybrid

SADC AI Hackathon 2026

SADC AI Hackathon

FIT SIGNAL4242%
Application lockAwards 4 Sep 2026 · entrant route jurisdiction-limited
Live windowDurban awards · 4 Sep 2026Durban · South Africa
Prize signal$50,000 pool advertised
ThemeAI · Africa · Startups
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

For participants across the 16 SADC member states; the supplied public profile does not establish eligibility.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Screened out unless independent evidence proves qualifying SADC status.

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ArchivedWatchlist / not openEurope / Hybrid

EU Agri-Hackathon 2026

European Commission

FIT SIGNAL4141%
Application lock31 Aug 2026
Live window16–18 Oct 2026European Union
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeAgriculture · AI · Sustainability
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Requires legal residence in an EU country; UK residence alone does not qualify.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Screened out under the current residency rule.

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WatchingBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

AceSAT Education AI-Agent Hackathon

AceSAT

FIT SIGNAL4040%
Application lock15 Aug 2026 · 17:00 EDT
Live windowOnline submission closes 15 Aug 2026Online
Prize signal$100 cash
ThemeEducation · AI agents · Student
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Ages 16+; verify current detailed rules.

Team rules

Teams up to four.

Next action

Low-priority quick win only if no higher-value deadline is displaced.

RANK144
ArchivedBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Caspian Buildathon 2026

Caspian

FIT SIGNAL3939%
Application lock13 Aug 2026 · 00:00 IST
Live windowOnline submission through 13 Aug 2026Online
Prize signal$14,500 headline value, mostly credits
ThemeStudent · AI · Product building
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Student-only before Laith’s 28 September Cardiff enrollment.

Team rules

Teams of one or two.

Next action

Screened out for the published student timing.

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ArchivedBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

Impact Forge 2026

Impact Forge

FIT SIGNAL3838%
Application lockEvent 14–16 Aug 2026
Live window14–16 Aug 2026Online
Prize signal$6,600 advertised pool
ThemeStudent · Social impact · AI
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Student-only before Laith’s 28 September Cardiff enrollment.

Team rules

Teams up to four.

Next action

Screened out for the current-student timing.

RANK146
ArchivedBuild-first submissionGlobal / Online

HackSocial 2026

HackSocial

FIT SIGNAL3636%
Application lock31 Aug 2026
Live window1–31 Aug 2026Online · worldwide
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Social impact · Software
Access pathBuild-first submissionUse the official organizer route and recheck the binding terms immediately before action.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Student event before Laith’s Cardiff enrollment; organizer and prize confidence are lower than priority targets.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Do not action without a written incoming-student ruling.

RANK147
ArchivedWatchlist / not openEurope / In-person

EELISA Circular Campus Hackathon 2026

EELISA

FIT SIGNAL3535%
Application lockPartner-university route
Live window8–10 Nov 2026Winterthur · Switzerland
Prize signalCurrent prize details not yet published or verified
ThemeStudent · Sustainability · Campus
Access pathWatchlist / not openThe date is official, but current application, challenge, judging or travel terms still require organizer verification.
Win thesis

Keep the date visible, but do not confuse an announcement or registration with eligibility, acceptance or a submitted project.

Recommended build

Hold a flexible hardware, agent-infrastructure or fintech concept until the current challenge and reuse rules are published.

Eligibility

Restricted to EELISA partner-university students; Cardiff is not a listed partner.

Team rules

Current team limit and solo-matching route have not yet been verified.

Next action

Screened out under the current partner rule.