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SUMMARY:Hoobit Hacks 2026
DESCRIPTION:### Overview\nHoobit Hacks 2026 is a global student hackathon organized by Hoobit\, a nonprofit focused on peer-to-peer mentorship. The event runs for four weeks and centers around building an AI-powered tool or platform to address a specific problem revealed on opening day. It is open to high school and university students\, bootcamp participants\, and others in the global student community. The event emphasizes creating a working prototype or a short video demonstration if a prototype is not feasible\, rather than a pitch deck. The challenge invites collaboration\, learning\, and hands-on development rather than purely theoretical planning.\n\n### Theme and Format\nA theme will be revealed at the start of the hackathon. Participants are encouraged to produce a working prototype that is broadly accessible. The format is designed for collaboration across a global student network\, with online participation and a four-week timeframe to ideate\, build\, and demonstrate results. There is an emphasis on practical demonstration over slides\, and guidance discourages overreliance on AI for brainstorming or script writing\, encouraging originality and authentic\, student-driven work. \n\n### Why participate\nWhy join Hoobit Hacks 2026? It is a free hackathon with substantial prizes and opportunities to learn about programming\, AI technologies\, and project development. Participants gain networking opportunities within the Hoobit community\, supporting certificates\, potential perks from partners\, and portfolio-friendly material. The event highlights that winners receive valuable subscriptions and credits\, with additional recognition and long-term support for projects after the event. The program stresses developing a real\, usable prototype rather than a mere concept\, and it emphasizes teamwork\, mentorship\, and practical learning.\n\n### Dates and deadlines\nNot all dates are released yet. The schedule is expected to cover announcements through submissions within a month of the opening. A concrete deadline is provided for the call to join and begin building\, with a closing date around July 1\, 2026. The site offers a calendar and a schedule view so teams can track milestones and submission windows.\n\n### What to expect and how to prepare\nParticipants should prepare to work on an AI-powered solution to a real world problem. The event provides guidelines on submission requirements\, which include a working prototype or a demonstrable video\, open source code on GitHub\, and documentation explaining how AI was used. Teams must include all members’ details for prize receipt. The hackathon also provides calendar integrations\, accessibility details\, and social channels to engage with peers and mentors. There are prizes that emphasize value beyond cash\, including subscriptions and access to tools that support continued development. \n\n### Who should attend\nThe event is designed for students from all countries within inclusive eligibility policies. It welcomes high school students\, undergraduates\, and bootcamp participants\, with certain regional eligibility considerations. The Hoobit Hacks 2026 initiative is positioned as a globally inclusive student-led event that aims to expand the developer network and provide meaningful learning experiences for participants around the world.\nhttps://hoobit-hacks-2026.devpost.com?ref=ainave
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