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Technology and engineering competitions challenge students to solve real-world problems with code, hardware and systematic thinking. From AI and robotics hackathons to sustainable infrastructure challenges, these events are co-sponsored by leading tech companies, research universities and government innovation agencies. Winning or placing in recognised competitions fast-tracks internship offers and graduate programme invitations. Whether you study computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical systems or interdisciplinary ICT, there is a challenge designed to push your skills and expand your professional network.

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Tech & Engineering, Design

Join IVY League startup's founding engineering team (BREEZE Engineering Challenge by ThermaLabs)

by ThermaLabs

Apply to be on our founding engineer team. ThermaLabs is a startup founded by an IVY league entrepreneur. We're building clothing that keeps people cool while they work in extreme heat. We're looking for the engineers...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone

Deadline

Dec 6, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Mixed/Other

$5000 design prize. A job on our founding engineering team: $40 an hour + Equity for students, from $90,000 a year + Equity for graduates.

Tech & Engineering

National Young Programmers Olympiad (NYPO)

by Polaris School of Technology

All that you need to know about National Young Programmers Olympiad Overview: NYPO 2026 – National Young Programmers Olympiad is a national-level technology competition for students from Classes 8 to 12 across India,...

Asia · High school Students

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

in 1 week

Prize · Cash Prize

Amazon HQ Bengaluru Visit | ₹10 Lakh Cash Prize | ₹1 Crore Polaris Scholarship Grant | MacBook Air | $100K worth of Tech Credits | National-level Certificate

Tech & Engineering

2026 International ICT Innovative Services Awards

by Administration for Digital Industries, moda; Department of Information and Technology Education; Chinese Society for Information Management

The InnoServe Awards 2026 invites tech-driven student teams globally to showcase their prowess in Generative AI, smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, green tech, and other cutting-edge tech projects. Whether you want to v...

Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Nov 7, 2026

in 2 weeks

Prize · Cash Prize

Win up to NT$200,000 in cash prizes, plus travel subsidies for finalist teams and a chance to visit Taiwan.

Tech & Engineering

Veritas AI International High School Hackathon

by Veritas AI

The Veritas AI International High School Hackathon is a free, 48-hour virtual AI hackathon for high school students anywhere in the world. Over one November weekend, students build a working AI project in a track of thei...

Global · High school Students

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

in 3 weeks

Prize · Internship

AI internship at Arecibo AI for the Gold team + Veritas AI program scholarships from a $75,000+ prize pool

Tech & Engineering, Business, Education

World Investment Competition 2026

by jpsi association

WIC is a team-based paper trading competition held every December for student investors worldwide. Competition design and a professional trading environment, supported by sponsors, address structural limitations in exi...

Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

in 3 weeks

Prize · Trip/Experience

Round-trip flights to Japan

Tech & Engineering

Homingo Hack Days

by Homingo

Homingo Hack Days is an online AI engineering hackathon for students and early-career developers across India. It is built around one idea: ship something that works. You get two weeks to take a project from idea to a pu...

Asia · Bachelor, Master

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

in 3 weeks

Prize · Cash

₹5,000 to the winner; recommendation certificates for the top 3; certificates for everyone who submits

Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences

Global Sustainability Challenge

by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA

The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash Prize

Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program

Tech & Engineering, Design

The BREEZE Engineering Challenge

by ThermaLabs

The BREEZE Engineering Challenge is an engineering competition run by ThermaLabs. Design and build the best cooling jacket for people who work in 45 degree heat. Anyone 18 or over can apply, on their own or in a team...

Global · Open to everyone

Deadline

Nov 23, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Mixed/Other

Parts money of up to 10,000 dollars for up to 3 designs, a 3 percent royalty pool for 10 years, and a hiring shortlist

Tech & Engineering, Design, Fashion, Health

Perfume Refill Cap Design

by https://www.desall.com/

Perfume Refill Cap Design A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design an innovative and reusable dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home. The proposed solution...

Global · Open to everyone

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash

5000

Tech & Engineering, Business, Education, Social sciences

Global Innovation Challenge

by Build Learning

The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is a fully virtual business, entrepreneurship and social impact competition for high school students worldwide. ​Students will develop, test and pitch an original business, startup...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash

USD $1,500 Seed Award from the Global Builder's Seed Fund

Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Social sciences

Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"

by Stanford Center on Longevity

People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs. The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...

Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash

Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD

Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health

AI Builders Challenge – North America | Sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild

by BeMyApp

The AI Builders Challenge – North America, sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild and organized by BeMyApp, is a free virtual hackathon inviting college and university students across the U.S. and Canada to build AI-powered soluti...

North America · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash Prize

$15,000 USD Total Prize Pool Grand Prize: $10,000 Second Place: $3,000 Best AI for Good Project: $1,000 Best Wildcard Solution: $1,000

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