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HackPulse

devpostHosted on Devpost

Fetched 3 months ago

Monday, April 20, 2026

to Sunday, April 26, 2026

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7 days long

Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.

Event Type

online

37

Participants

$5,300

Prize Pool

3

Est. Projects

HackPulse Hackathon 2026 is a global, open-innovation hackathon designed to bring together creative minds, developers, designers, product thinkers, and innovators from across the world to collaborate, build, and solve real-world challenges. Unlike domain-specific hackathons, HackPulse is intentionally built as a multi-disciplinary platform that encourages participants from all backgrounds and expertise levels to contribute their ideas and solutions. The core philosophy behind HackPulse Hackathon 2026 is simple: innovation thrives when boundaries are removed. By opening the hackathon to all categories and encouraging cross-domain collaboration, we aim to create an ecosystem where participants are not restricted by labels but empowered by possibilities. This hackathon is not just about coding—it is about problem-solving, creativity, and impact. Whether you are a student exploring your first project, a professional building scalable solutions, or a founder testing a startup idea, HackPulse provides a structured yet flexible environment to innovate. Participants will work individually or in teams to develop solutions aligned with one or more of our defined themes. These themes are carefully curated to reflect current technological trends, industry demands, and global challenges. HackPulse Hackathon 2026 features 10 major themes: 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2. Machine Learning (ML) 3. FinTech 4. Web Development 5. SaaS / Platform Infrastructure 6. Cybersecurity 7. Data Science & Analytics 8. Product Management & Strategy 9. Climate Tech & Sustainability 10. Open Innovation (Wildcard Category) These themes are designed to be flexible, allowing participants to combine multiple domains and build interdisciplinary solutions. What Makes HackPulse Special HackPulse Hackathon 2026 stands out due to its inclusive structure and focus on real-world impact: Supports both beginners and experienced participants. Encourages cross-domain and hybrid solutions. Focus on scalable, practical, and impactful ideas. Transparent evaluation and structured judging process. Recognition through certificates and official documentation. Opportunity to gain visibility among industry professionals and peers.

Sponsors

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Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
Code of conduct