NASA Opens Space Apps Challenge to All Ages This November
NASA is inviting everyone—from students to space enthusiasts—to help solve real space exploration challenges during a global two-day hackathon this November. No coding experience required.
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Nigeria Opens Blue Economy Innovation Portal to All Ages
Nigeria just removed age barriers for its maritime innovation challenge, opening doors for thousands of citizens to tackle ocean economy problems. The December 2026 hackathon invites anyone 18 and up to submit solutions across 13 critical areas.
Malaysia Hosts AI Hackathon with $50K in Prizes
Forty teams of Malaysian developers will compete this December to build AI solutions addressing real-world problems, with top winners sharing $50,000 in prizes. The event supports Malaysia's goal of becoming an AI Nation by 2030.
52 Teams Compete in Gujarat's 36-Hour Robotics Hackathon
Young innovators from seven Indian states are building AI-powered robots to solve real-world problems at Gujarat's biggest robotics festival. The 36-hour challenge brings together students creating everything from security systems to deep-sea exploration tech.
Students Build Climate Solutions at Pacific Hackathon
University students across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and the EU are joining forces for a three-day hackathon to create real climate solutions ahead of the UN's COP31 summit. The Climate Hack-tion event offers over $10,000 in prizes for teams turning ideas into working prototypes.
Students Build Climate Solutions in 60-Hour Pacific Hackathon
University students across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific are competing in a 60-hour online hackathon to create real climate solutions ahead of the UN's COP31 summit. Teams have three days to build working prototypes that tackle electrification, zero waste, or resilient cities.
Singapore Hackathon Sees 40 Teams Build Real AI Solutions
Over 1,200 developers applied for 40 spots at Singapore's first Sea x OpenAI hackathon, where teams built working AI applications in just one day. Winners created tools ranging from AI livestream co-hosts to adaptive video game opponents.
91 Students Design Climate Solutions at Singapore Hackathon
Nearly 100 young innovators from nine schools just spent two months reimagining how communities can stay safe during climate emergencies. Their ideas ranged from heat-resilient gathering spaces to cars that become mobile safe zones during extreme weather.
6,151 Women Compete in India's Largest AI Hackathon
Young women from 668 Indian cities submitted 373 real-world solutions to tackle healthcare and urban challenges. WitchHunt 2026 brought AI innovation opportunities to underserved regions, with 73% of participants being women.
Nigeria Hackathon Offers Developers Career Path and $6,500
DevCareer and Nomba are launching a five-week hackathon that goes beyond prizes, offering Nigerian developers direct entry into a paid partner program. Winners could shape the future of payment technology across Africa's largest economy.
Alabama High Schoolers Design Tiny Homes in Energy Hackathon
High school sophomores across Alabama just competed to design energy-efficient tiny homes, winning thousands in prizes while solving real-world challenges. The inaugural Grid Games Energy Hackathon brought STEM learning to life for students considering careers in the energy sector.
Singapore Hosts First AI Coding Hackathon Series in Asia
Sea and OpenAI are bringing 150 developers together in Singapore for a groundbreaking AI coding event that will expand across Asia Pacific. Winners take home $30,000 in prizes while helping shape how AI transforms software development in the region.