Hackathons
Find your next hackathon.
College and company hackathons open to UF students, with dates, where to apply and the ones DSI goes to together. Dates nobody has announced yet stay TBA.
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October 2026
UNF
AI for Good Hackathon
Oct 23–25, 2026 · Ponte Vedra, FL
Applications openRegistration closes October 23 at 1 PM
Details
48-hour AI hackathon organized by Florida Data Science for Social Good at UNF. Teams build solutions for community needs at The Link in Ponte Vedra.
- Who can go
- Students from Florida and Georgia; see organizer requirements
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UCBCal Hacks
Oct 23–25, 2026 · San Francisco, CA
Applications closedRegular application deadline was September 20
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by Hackathons @ Berkeley. The 2026 venue is the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UFGator Hack
Oct 23–25, 2026 · Gainesville, FL
RegisterCheck the organizer for current details
Details
48-hour hackathon hosted through UF AI Days at the University of Florida. Teams build AI solutions with mentorship and workshops.
- Venue
- Newell Hall
- Who can go
- Students across schools, majors, and experience levels
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
SBUSBUHacks
Oct 23–25, 2026 · Stony Brook, NY
Check organizer
Details
36-hour student hackathon hosted by SBUHacks at Stony Brook University, with collaborative projects and learning opportunities.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- UF
UF–Bayer Hackathon
Oct 23–25, 2026 · Gainesville, FL · Format TBA
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Details
Three-day interdisciplinary hackathon at UF with Bayer, focused on agriculture, life sciences, and digital technology. Teams work with phenotypic, genomic, and weather data.
- Who can go
- UF graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
DukeDuQuantum
Oct 24–25, 2026 · Durham, NC
Applications closed2026 registrations closed
Details
24-hour quantum computing hackathon hosted by DuQuantum at Duke. Teams tackle industry challenges and receive introductory support.
- Run by
- DuQuantum
- Who can go
- Participants age 18+; see organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
OSU
HackOHI/O
Oct 24–25, 2026 · Columbus, OH + online · Hybrid
RegisterCheck the organizer for current details
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by OHI/O at Ohio State. Participants work on technology projects at the Ohio Union or online.
- Run by
- OHI/O
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
PSU
HackPSU
Oct 24–25, 2026 · University Park, PA
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Details
24-hour collegiate hackathon hosted by HackPSU at Penn State, with workshops, speakers, and student projects.
- Venue
- ECoRE Building
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UTHackTX
Oct 24–25, 2026 · Austin, TX
Applications closedApplications closed; organizer describes event-day walk-ins
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by Freetail Hackers at UT Austin. Students from different majors build projects and learn together.
- Run by
- Freetail Hackers
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
TAMUHowdyHack
Oct 24–25, 2026 · College Station, TX
Applications closedRegistration deadline was October 11
Details
24-hour beginner-focused hackathon hosted by TAMUhack exclusively for Texas A&M students. The separate hardware track starts October 19; in-person hacking is October 24–25.
- Who can go
- Texas A&M students only
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
November 2026
MDC
SharkByte
Nov 6–8, 2026 · Miami, FL
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Details
Three-day hackathon hosted by SharkByte at Miami Dade College, with technology projects, skills development, and collaboration.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- Free
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
YCP
YCP Hacks
Nov 6–8, 2026 · York, PA
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Details
Weekend student hackathon hosted by YCP Hacks at York College of Pennsylvania's Willman Business Center.
- Who can go
- College students age 18+
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
RPIHackRPI
Nov 7–8, 2026 · Troy, NY
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Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by HackRPI at RPI's Darrin Communications Center. Students collaborate on technology projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UTDHackUTD
Nov 7–8, 2026 · Richardson, TX
Applications openSee organizer for current application deadlines
Details
24-hour student hackathon hosted by HackUTD at UT Dallas, with technical challenges and mentorship.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
LPCLPC Hacks
Nov 7, 2026 · Livermore, CA
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Details
10-hour hackathon hosted by LPC Hacks at Las Positas College. Teams build projects with mentoring and beginner-friendly support.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- Free
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UCMakeUC
Nov 7–8, 2026 · Cincinnati, OH + online · Hybrid
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Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by IEEE at the University of Cincinnati, with in-person and online participation.
- Run by
- IEEE at Cincinnati
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- TAMU
TAMU Datathon
Nov 7–8, 2026 · College Station, TX
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Details
24-hour data science hackathon hosted by TAMU Datathon at Texas A&M, with datasets, workshops, and team challenges.
- Run by
- TAMU Datathon
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UB
UB Hacking
Nov 7–8, 2026 · Buffalo, NY
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Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by UB Hacking at the University at Buffalo for student developers, designers, and builders.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
EmoryEmory Hacks
Nov 13–15, 2026 · Atlanta, GA
RegisterOrganizer lists conflicting deadlines; check before applying
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by Emory Hacks at Emory University, welcoming beginners and experienced developers.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Princeton
HackPrinceton
Nov 13–15, 2026 · Princeton, NJ
Applications closedApplications closed September 28
Details
36-hour student hackathon hosted by HackPrinceton at Princeton University, with software and hardware projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UMassHackUMass
Nov 13–15, 2026 · Amherst, MA
RegisterCheck the organizer for current details
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by HackUMass at UMass Amherst, with software and hardware projects across disciplines.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- EMU
Hack The Nest
Nov 14–15, 2026 · Ypsilanti, MI
RegisterCheck the organizer for current details
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG at Eastern Michigan University, with mentors, workshops, and collaborative projects.
- Run by
- Google Developer Group at Eastern Michigan
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UTAHackUTA
Nov 14–15, 2026 · Arlington, TX
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Details
Student hackathon hosted by HackUTA at UT Arlington, with a weekend of collaborative project building.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
ASU
sunhacks
Nov 14–15, 2026 · Tempe, AZ
Not open yetRegistration not open yet
Details
Student hackathon hosted by sunhacks at Arizona State University's Student Pavilion. Exact hacking hours will be announced with the schedule.
- Who can go
- Students over 18; see organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
BUBostonHacks
Nov 21–22, 2026 · Boston, MA
RegisterOrganizer's application button lists October 28
Details
24-hour student-run hackathon at Boston University, with beginner-friendly workshops and collaborative technology projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
WellesleyWHACK
Nov 21–22, 2026 · Wellesley, MA
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Details
Student hackathon hosted by WHACK at Wellesley College, bringing participants together for a weekend of technology projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer's eligibility and inclusion policy
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Dates TBA
- UF
GatorAI Prompt-A-Thon
Dates TBA · usually Mid-September 2026 · Gainesville, FL · Format TBA
Applications closedPast event · exact dates not published
Details
AI-assisted software development hackathon hosted by GatorAI at UF. UF's October recap places it in mid-September 2026; exact dates and duration were not published.
- Run by
- GatorAI
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Already happened (28)
UMDTechnica
Oct 17–18, 2026 · Hyattsville, MD + online · Hybrid
Ended
Details
Hackathon celebrating underrepresented genders in tech, hosted by Technica at the University of Maryland. Attend at the College Park Marriott or virtually.
- Who can go
- See organizer's inclusion and attendance policy
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UCLALA Hacks AI Hackathon
Oct 17–18, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
Ended
Details
AI hackathon hosted by LA Hacks at UCLA's James West Alumni Center. This is separate from LA Hacks' main spring event.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UWGBHackGB
Oct 17–18, 2026 · Green Bay, WI
Ended
Details
24-hour collegiate hackathon hosted by GDG on Campus at UW-Green Bay's STEM Innovation Center, with workshops and team projects.
- Run by
- Google Developer Group at UW-Green Bay
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UW
DubHacks
Oct 17–18, 2026 · Seattle, WA
Ended
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by DubHacks at the University of Washington, with student teams, mentorship, and workshops.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- UF
SwampHacks XII
Oct 16–18, 2026 · Gainesville, FL
Ended
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by SwampHacks at the University of Florida. Workshops, mentorship, and team projects welcome students of all experience levels.
- Venue
- Reitz Union
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
HarvardHackHarvard
Oct 16–18, 2026 · Cambridge, MA
Ended
Details
36-hour undergraduate hackathon hosted by HackHarvard at Harvard University, bringing students together to build and learn.
- Who can go
- Undergraduate students; see organizer for details
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
USC
PalmettoHacks
Oct 10–11, 2026 · Columbia, SC
Ended
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by Kappa Theta Pi at the University of South Carolina. Teams develop projects with mentoring and workshops.
- Run by
- Kappa Theta Pi
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Rutgers
HackRU
Oct 10–11, 2026 · Piscataway, NJ
Ended
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by HackRU at Rutgers' Busch Student Center, with software and hardware projects for beginners and experienced students.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UCFKnight Hacks
Oct 9–11, 2026 · Orlando, FL
Ended
Details
36-hour student hackathon hosted by Knight Hacks at UCF, with team projects, workshops, and mentorship.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UNCHackNC
Oct 9–11, 2026 · Chapel Hill, NC
Ended
Details
Student hackathon hosted by HackNC at UNC Chapel Hill. The weekend includes a 24-hour project challenge for all skill levels.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
QCHackKnight
Oct 9–11, 2026 · Flushing, NY
Ended
Details
48-hour student-run hackathon at Queens College, focused on collaborative technology projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
NCSUWolfHacks
Oct 3–4, 2026 · Raleigh, NC
Ended
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by ACM at NC State in Duke Energy Hall. Separate from the spring Hack_NCState event; overnight stays are not permitted.
- Run by
- ACM at NC State
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UMich
MHacks
Oct 3–4, 2026 · Ann Arbor, MI
Ended
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by MHacks at the University of Michigan, focused on engineering, design, and prototyping.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UM-D
Hack Dearborn
Oct 3–4, 2026 · Dearborn, MI
Ended
Details
24-hour hackathon hosted by Google Developer Group on Campus at UM-Dearborn, with workshops and mentorship.
- Run by
- Google Developer Group at UM-Dearborn
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
NJIT
GirlHacks
Oct 3–4, 2026 · Newark, NJ
Ended
Details
Hackathon hosted by Women in Computing Society at NJIT, supporting participation in technology through team projects.
- Run by
- Women in Computing Society at NJIT
- Who can go
- Check organizer's eligibility and inclusion policy
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- UF
Gator Quant Hacks
Oct 2–4, 2026 · Gainesville, FL
Ended
Details
36-hour quantitative finance hackathon hosted by Gator Quant Hacks at UF. Students build and test trading models in person.
- Run by
- Gator Quant
- Who can go
- Undergraduate and graduate students; check organizer requirements
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
CornellBigRed//Hacks
Oct 2–4, 2026 · Ithaca, NY
Ended
Details
Weekend hackathon hosted by BigRed//Hacks at Cornell's Ithaca campus, with student teams and technical projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Temple
OwlHacks
Sep 26–27, 2026 · Philadelphia, PA
Ended
Details
24-hour student-organized hackathon at Temple University, with project building, workshops, and community activities.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
UMBChackUMBC
Sep 26–27, 2026 · Baltimore, MD
Ended
Details
24-hour student-run hackathon at UMBC, with software and hardware projects, workshops, and mentors.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- Columbia
DivHacks
Sep 26–27, 2026 · New York, NY
Ended
Details
32-hour diversity hackathon run by Women in Computer Science at Columbia. Participants build solutions for community needs.
- Run by
- Women in Computer Science at Columbia
- Who can go
- See organizer's participation and inclusion policy
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Mizzou
TigerHacks
Sep 25–27, 2026 · Columbia, MO
Ended
Details
Student hackathon hosted by TigerHacks at the University of Missouri, with collaborative technology projects.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
FIU
★DSI involvement: ShellHacks
Sep 25–27, 2026 · Miami, FL
Ended
Details
36-hour fall hackathon hosted by INIT FIU at Florida International University. Students build projects, attend workshops, and meet mentors.
★ UF DSI involvement in most years. Participation and bus arrangements vary by edition.
- Venue
- FIU Graham Center
- Run by
- INIT at FIU
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
GT
HackGT
Sep 25–27, 2026 · Atlanta, GA
Ended
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by HexLabs at Georgia Tech's Klaus Center. Welcomes different majors and experience levels.
- Run by
- HexLabs
- Who can go
- Participants age 18+; see organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
MITHackMIT
Sep 19–20, 2026 · Cambridge, MA
Ended
Details
Student hackathon hosted by HackMIT at MIT, bringing together builders for a weekend of projects and learning.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
VT
VTHacks
Sep 18–20, 2026 · Blacksburg, VA
Ended
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by VTHacks at Virginia Tech, combining project building with workshops.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
- JHU
HopHacks
Sep 18–20, 2026 · Baltimore, MD
Ended
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by HopHacks at Johns Hopkins. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, including beginners.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Rice
HackRice
Sep 11–13, 2026 · Houston, TX
Ended
Details
36-hour hackathon hosted by HackRice at Rice University. Teams build software and hardware projects together.
- Who can go
- See organizer
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
CMU
HackCMU
Sep 11–12, 2026 · Pittsburgh, PA
Ended
Details
24-hour beginner-friendly hackathon hosted by ACM@CMU at Carnegie Mellon, with team projects, workshops, and mentors.
- Run by
- ACM at CMU
- Who can go
- Current students; check organizer's campus eligibility rules
- Cost
- See organizer
- Last checked
- Oct 17, 2026
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