United Hackathons V1
United Hackathons
Prize breakdown
Participation prize ($500 per participant)
$500 in Adaption Platform credits for every participant
Non-cash500 winnersParticipation prize (500 API per participant)
500 API units that are valid for one year from the date of redemption for every participant
Non-cashGrand Prize
The top 6 participants will each receive - a 1-year subscription for NordVPN
Non-cashGrand Prize
The top 6 participants will each receive - a 1-year subscription for NordPass
Non-cashGrand Prize
The top 6 participants will each receive - a 1-year subscription for Coveron
Non-cashGrand Prize
The top 6 participants will each receive - a 1-year subscription for Incogni
Non-cashGrand Prize
The top 6 participants will each receive - 1 GB of free data for Saily
Non-cashGrand Prize
Winners will receive $1,000 in Adaption Platform credits
Non-cashMore prizes released soon
More prizes released soon
Non-cash
Timeline
- Submissions openOct 6, 2026
- Submission deadlineOct 12, 2026
About
About the Challenge
United Hackathons exists to fulfill one goal: connecting innovators to organizers, allowing for an opportunity to build a network of student-led hackathons. Email us if you are interested in our support for your hackathon. Our first hackathon is focused on social good and more details will be posted once tracks are released.
Fill out this 5 minute mandatory form: https://tinyurl.com/unitedhackathons
Get Started
1. Form a team – Up to 4 members.
2. Pick a track – Once they come out.
3. Plan your idea – Sketch, outline, or research your solution.
4. Build it – Use any tools or technology.
5. Submit – Upload your project, screenshots, and demo video to Devpost before the deadline.
Requirements
What to Build
More details will be posted once the tracks are released.
What to Submit
1. Project Title & Description – Explain your idea, the problem it solves, and how it works.
2. Screenshots or GIFs – Show your app, website, or prototype in action.
3. Demo Video (Optional but Recommended) – A short video (1–3 minutes) demonstrating functionality.
4. Team Details – Names and roles of all team members.
5. Link to Code or Prototype – GitHub, Figma, or live demo link.
- Submissions open
- Oct 6, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 12, 2026
- First seen
- Aug 7, 2026
- Last seen
- Sep 17, 2026