Stevens QuackHacks 2026

Overview

Stevens QuackHacks 2026 is a student-run hackathon focused on building, connecting, and growing. It's designed for students of all experience levels to collaborate on creative technology projects, learn new skills, and network with peers and industry professionals. The event offers workshops, free food, and swag alongside the project competition.

Requirements

Participation is open to individuals above the legal age of majority in their country of residence, and teams are required. The hackathon is open to participants globally, excluding standard exceptions. Teams must submit their projects by March 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC. Submissions should include a 2-3 minute demo video and optional slides explaining the problem, solution, technical approach, and learnings. Teams can only submit to one of the four main tracks.

Prizes

This hackathon offers 15 non-cash prizes. The Grand Prize includes two DJI Mini 4K Drones and two Meta Quest 3S VR Headsets. Other prizes include items like plush toys, Lego sets, instant cameras, mechanical keyboards, wireless mice, and various tech gadgets depending on the specific challenge track, such as the Mindfulness & Wellbeing Prize, Anti-AI Prize, Accessibility Prize, Gaming Prize, and several sponsor-specific challenges.