Boeing presents TruHacks 2026

Overview

Boeing presents TruHacks 2026, Truman State University's annual hackathon, bringing together students to address challenges with creative solutions. You can participate as a beginner, in the business track, or as a developer. The event runs for 48 hours, encouraging collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

This hackathon is open to students aged 18 and over, located in the US. Teams must consist of 1 to 4 members. Participants can join in-person or online, but at least one team member must be present physically. Projects must be original and developed during the event, except for the business category. Submissions are due by 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 22nd. Developers need to submit code and present, while the business category requires a pitch.

Prizes

There are cash prizes across three categories: Developer, Beginner, and Business. In the Developer category, first place wins $1,200, second $800, and third $600. For the Beginner category, first place gets $800, second $500, and third $300. The Business category also offers $800 for first place, $500 for second, and $300 for third. Additional prizes may be announced later.