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
26
Participants
$400
Prize Pool
2
Est. Projects
About the Challenge
VoltHacks 2026 is a hackathon focused on building real world solutions using hardware, IoT, and AI. Participants are encouraged to go beyond traditional software projects and create systems that interact with the physical world through sensors, embedded systems, automation, and intelligent devices.
Whether you're interested in robotics, smart devices, sustainability, healthcare technology, or open innovation, VoltHacks is designed to push creativity and engineering skills toward solving meaningful problems.
Tracks could include:
Robotics & Embedded Systems
AI + Hardware Integration
Smart Health Technology
Sustainability & Smart Cities
Open Innovation
Anything Engineering based with Impact
Participants will present their projects to a panel of judges, with awards recognizing innovation, technical complexity, and real world impact.
Get Started
Register individually or with a team
Brainstorm a project idea related to the challenge themes
Build your project during the hackathon period
Submit your final project on Devpost before the deadline
All skill levels are welcome. Whether you're experienced with hardware or just getting started, VoltHacks is meant to be a place to learn, collaborate, and build something meaningful.