Cambridge EduX Hackathon 2026
Cambridge EduX Hackathon 2026
A 7-Day interdisciplinary innovation sprint for the future of education
EduX Hackathon was first developed in Cambridge as the first student-led education hackathon in the UK. The initiative brings together humanities thinkers and technology builders to explore how emerging technologies can reshape education and address real educational challenges.
Following successful editions in Cambridge and Sydney, EduX returns to Cambridge from 13–20 November 2026, inviting students, educators, researchers and builders to turn ideas into practical concepts and prototypes.
Who Should Join
EduX is an interdisciplinary innovation sprint, where people from different backgrounds collaborate at the intersection of technology, education and society.
We welcome Developers, AI Engineers, Product Builders, UI/UX Designers, Educators, Researchers, Sociologists, Psychologists, Entrepreneurs, Students and anyone with ideas about the future of education.
Team size should be 2–5 people. You are welcome to join as a team or as an individual looking for teammates on the day.
New to Hackathons?
Non-coders and first-time participants are very welcome.
At our previous Cambridge EduX Hackathon, over 40% of participants were joining their first hackathon.
To support participants, we provide:
Vibe Coding workshops for non-coders, helping participants rapidly prototype ideas using AI tools
Mentorship from Cambridge-based mentors and industry experts
Guidance throughout the programme to help teams develop and present their ideas
Challenge Setters
Innovation challenges will be proposed by organisations and experts across the technology, research and education ecosystem.
The 2026 challenge setters and full challenge themes will be disclosed soon.
Follow the Cambridge EdTech Society on LinkedIn for upcoming announcements.
What Participants Will Receive
Prizes: Cash, AI Tokens (to be revealed soon!)
Participants will receive further access to:
Practical workshops and rapid prototyping support
Mentorship from education and technology experts
Team formation and interdisciplinary networking
Opportunities to present their work during Demo Day
Connections with the wider Cambridge innovation community
Event Timeline
13 November — Opening Day
📍 CambridgeTeam formation, networking, challenge announcement and programme launch.
13–20 November — Innovation Sprint
Teams collaborate throughout the week to research, develop and prototype their solutions, supported by workshops and mentorship.
20 November — Demo Day
📍 CambridgeFinal presentations, feedback and judging. (Each team needs to have at least one person onsite for the demo day).
🎟 Tickets
Early Bird registration is currently free for a limited time.
Tickets include access to:
Opening Day networking and team formation
Workshops and mentorship
Participation in the seven-day innovation sprint
Demo Day presentations
Team formation support if needed
🔗 Secure your place early while free Early Bird tickets are available.
📧 Contact Us
For questions about the event, registration, partnerships or logistics, please contact our organising team.
Email: cambridgeedtech@cambridgesu.co.uk or incubedglobal@gmail.com