Hack Nation 4th Global AI Hackathon

​⚠️ IMPORTANT: Application Required

​To participate in this hackathon, you must apply and be admitted by February 4th, 2026. Walk-ins are not possible.

​→ Apply here

​The final pitch presentations on Sunday, Feb. 8 are open to the public. Register separately if you'd like to attend only the pitches: Public Pitches Registration

​🚀 Build the next generation of AI products — in 24 hours

​Join more than 1,000 hackers from MIT, Harvard, Stanford and 60+ countries for the 4th Global AI Hackathon — a 24-hour global AI sprint bringing together top engineers, builders, and founders from around the world.

​The hackathon is hosted by Hack-Nation in collaboration with the MIT Club of Northern California and the MIT Club of Germany, connecting global talent across Stanford, Cambridge, London, Zurich, Munich, Paris, Vienna, Dubai, India and online.

​🧠 What to expect

• ​Build real AI products from scratch in 24 hours

• ​Collaborate globally across online and in-person hubs

• ​Pitch your solution to a world-class jury

​🏆 Prizes sponsored by OpenAI, Lovable, Hack-Nation, and various other tech partners

​📍 Registration note
This is the general invite link for the global hackathon.
If you plan to attend in person at a local hub, please register separately via the dedicated Luma link for that hub.

​Join online — or at a local hub — and build with the global AI community.

​📝 Learn more: https://hack-nation.ai