PayPal AI Hackathon (Devpost)
International, online hackathon running 1 October to 12 November 2026 with USD 67,500 in prizes for building with PayPal and AI.
12 Nov 2026
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Hackathons & Competitions
Hackathons, coding contests, case and design competitions for university students, online and on-site. Every listing links to the official source. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility there before applying.
73 listings.
Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge 2026
International, online. Young innovators building solutions to social or environmental challenges for underserved communities compete for a share of $90,000 in f...
18 Dec 2026
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HackKings 2026, King's College London Hackathon
National level, in person. Free 24-hour student hackathon on 21-22 November 2026 with team-formation help for solo participants. Confirm the registration deadli...
21 Nov 2026
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Cyber Innovation & Startup Challenge, Pakistan Cybersecurity Challenge (PCC) 2026
National, startup pitch format. Cyber innovation and startup challenge with a preparatory session in late October and a final pitch to a jury in mid-November, a...
Rolling / see official site
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PakCrypt 2026 Cybersecurity Competitions (Amateur and Professional tracks), NCCS Air University
National, online then on-site. Two-track cybersecurity and cryptography competition with online qualifying rounds and an on-site final at Air University, Islama...
23 Nov 2026
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Global Sustainability Challenge 2026-27, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and partner universities
International, team-based. Students develop solutions in sustainable energy and climate adaptation; cash prizes and an invitation to Stanford's EcoGlobal progra...
22 Nov 2026
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Huawei ICT Competition 2026-2027, Huawei
International, multi-stage. University students prepare with online courses, sit a written test, then compete in national and regional rounds in Network, Cloud...
Rolling / see official site
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MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge 2026, Allianz x Social Shifters
International, online. Youth-led solutions in financial confidence, health equity or community climate resilience compete for USD 90,000 in grants (one USD 10,0...
18 Dec 2026
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Concrete in Life Photography Competition 2026-27, Global Cement and Concrete Association
International, online photography contest. Top photograph wins $10,000, each category winner $2,500 and a People's Choice winner $5,000. Photos may be taken wit...
04 Dec 2026
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Meta VR Start Developer Competition 2026 – Meta (Devpost)
International, online. Developers build VR apps for Meta Quest and compete for a USD 1,000,000 prize pool.
18 Nov 2026
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DSH Hacks V2 (AI x Healthcare), DeltaForge Hacks, NXT Horizon and STEMise
International, online. Global student hackathon on AI and healthcare with over $100k in prizes advertised (non-cash prizes listed on Devpost). Beginner friendly...
14 Nov 2026
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Microsoft Imagine Cup 2027 (Student Startup Competition)
International, online student startup competition where teams build an MVP with up to USD 5,000 in Azure credits, mentoring and a path to regional and world fin...
08 Jan 2027
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St. Gallen Symposium Global Ideas Competition 2027
International, online. Submit ideas and solutions to qualify as a Leader of Tomorrow at the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland; prizes up to CHF 20,000.
01 Feb 2027
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PayPal AI Hackathon
International, online. Build AI-powered payment and commerce projects with PayPal tools; $67,500 in cash prizes.
12 Nov 2026
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National AI Hackathon 2026 – atomcamp (regional rounds and national finale)
National, on-site. Students build working AI systems in 2-day regional competitions at leading universities, with a national finale.
Rolling / see official site
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Code for Humanity (Devpost)
International, online. Students build a technology solution that improves life for underserved or underrepresented communities.
15 Jan 2027
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NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026
International, hybrid. A 48-hour global hackathon (14-15 November 2026) where teams of up to six solve NASA challenge statements using open data; challenges are...
15 Nov 2026
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NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026 – NASA
International, online or at local events. A 48-hour global hackathon on 14-15 November 2026 where teams solve challenges using NASA open data; participants regi...
15 Nov 2026
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