UST HACKATHOM 2026

​HackaThom 2026 returns with a dynamic three-part experience designed to ignite innovation and entrepreneurial action. This event is open to all Thomasians regardless of background, focusing on fostering innovation. There will be no programming involved in this competition.

Phase 1: InnovaThom (April 14 to 17, 2026)
Participants undergo a 4-day guided workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on build time to develop validated problem statements and initial solution concepts. The phase concludes with an initial pitch, where the Top 10 will proceed to the next phase where they will undergo a short period of development and mentoring phase in which they further refine, validate, and strengthen their solutions.

​Phase 2: Innovation Enterprise Fair (April 22 to 24, 2026)

​A vibrant celebration of Thomasian innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring 20 Thomasian Entrepreneurs sharing their journeys and ventures. The fair also offers career opportunities, food concessionaires. Students are also able to see the solutions of the Top 10 teams from InnovaThom. There will be a presentation of the solutions during the last day to further share their insights towards the student community.

​Phase 3: Solutions Summit (April 25, 2026)

​The phase culminates in a Pitch Day, where all teams present their solutions to a panel of judges and potential investors for evaluation and possible support. The top 3 are also awarded towards the end in a ceremony.

Event Primer: https://bit.ly/400Ir7r

For Non-Thomasians, please reach-out to the following email to avail a partnership with your organization: [email protected]