HackUCD x Stripe

About the challenge

HackUCD 2026 is a one-day, in-person hackathon at University College Dublin, run by UCD Netsoc and the UCD Investors and Entrepreneurs Society, with Stripe as presenting sponsor.

One day, one prototype. Pick a problem that matters to you, build something that actually runs, and pitch it to a room of judges and engineers. You do not need a team, an idea, or any prior hackathon experience. Teams form on the day, and mentors are in the room from start to finish to help with scope, architecture, debugging and demo prep.

Open to any third-level student in Ireland, any year, any discipline. Around 100 to 200 students are expected.

What you get on the day

• Mentors from Stripe
• Food and refreshments throughout, courtesy of Domino's, RYSE and Redbull
• A prize pool across four awards
• A real project and a demo you can put on your CV

Awards

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
• Greenroom Prize