5th Hack-Nation Global AI Competition (Online)

Applications are now open for the 5th Hack-Nation Global AI Hackathon & Venture Incubation Program. This is a 24-hour AI innovation competition happening on April 25–26, 2026. It is open to brilliant minds from around the world who want to build real AI solutions.

You can join online from anywhere or at physical hubs in the USA, Europe, and Asia. There is no application fee. The hackathon offers cash prizes, API credits worth over $150,000, expert mentorship, and a chance to join the Venture Lab to turn your idea into a startup. It is open to all nationalities. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Dates: April 25–26, 2026
• Format: Hybrid – fully online (remote) or in-person at global hubs
• Host Organization: Hack-Nation
• Application Deadline: Register before the hackathon starts on April 25, 2026
• Open to: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Prize Pool: $30,000+ in cash and API credits + $150,000+ in API credits available during the event

Event Schedule (All times in Eastern Time – ET):

Saturday, April 25

• Hackathon Kick-Off – 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
• Speaker Session – 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
• 15-Minute Break – 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
• Reveal of Challenges – 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Hacking Begins – 1:00 PM

Sunday, April 26

• Submission Deadline – 9:00 AM
• Jury selects Top 16 Teams – By 2:00 PM
• Finalist Pitches (2 minutes each) – 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
• Awards Ceremony – 3:45 PM

Final Pitches Notice: If your team reaches the finalist stage, physical or virtual attendance at the pitches is required to remain eligible for finalist and special prizes.

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Competition Awards & Recognition:

• Total Prizes: $30k+ in API credits and cash prizes
• During the Hack: $150k+ in API credits available to participants

Sponsored by leading organizations including:

• OpenAI
• DSV Gruppe
• Lovable
• And many more global partners (full list on official site)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to students, developers, researchers, professionals, and AI enthusiasts
• You can join as an individual or in a team
• No specific age or education requirement mentioned – anyone passionate about AI can apply
• Participants from all countries and universities are welcome
• Basic AI knowledge is helpful, but not mandatory

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official Hack-Nation website.
2. Fill out the simple registration form (team or individual).
3. Join the event on April 25–26, 2026.
4. Challenges will be revealed during the kick-off – start building right away!

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