Europe
Hackathons in Europe
Hackathons are short build events, online or in person, with prizes from organisers and sponsors. In-person places are often allocated by a short application, and judging rewards a working demo with a clear explanation.
2 open listings here, out of 35 in this category.
- Closing soon: 15 November 2026UGREEN Hackathon 2026 on AI NASUGREENOnline hackathon to build an AI 'Skill' for UGREEN's AI NAS (UGOS). Round 1 needs only a 500-word proposal PDF and a pre-test Skill package, no NAS; up to 30 finalists…$46,000 in prizesUnited States, Canada, Mexico · remoteDetails and how to apply
- See cycleSince AI Hackathon 2026Since AI ryThree-day in-person AI build event in Turku, Finland (November 6-8, 2026) where 1,000+ builders form teams and turn one of 15 real company challenges into a working…€50,000 in prizesTurku, Finland · open to applicants worldwideAnnual (November)Details and how to apply
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