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
150
Participants
£1,000
Prize Pool
13
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Cambridge RealityX, an applied AI x XR hackathon hosted by the Cambridge Association for Educational Technology, will be held at the University of Cambridge from March 7th to 13th, 2026. We focus on building real-world solutions, not just demonstrations.
Signup form: https://forms.office.com/e/PFVVXrj4zV
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGoQuPcoDR41Xo1Hvi8Npn?mode=gi_t
This hackathon is open to all disciplines. Whether you come from technology, education, healthcare, arts, business, or the humanities, you are welcome to participate. We believe that the best innovation stems from interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application.
Challenge Tracks
XR Applications in Education
XR Applications in Healthcare
XR Applications in Social Media
XR Applications in Immersive Business
XR Applications in Art and Design
Timeline
March 7th – Opening Day (Hybrid Live + Online Stream)
March 8th – Track and Team Confirmation
March 7th–12th – Innovation Sprint (Remote)
March 13th – Final Exhibition and Awards Ceremony (Live, Attendance Required)
What You'll Gain
Prize pool exceeding £1000
AI × XR Practical Experience
Access to experts from academia and industry
Potential pilot and research pathways
New interdisciplinary team members
Free to attend. Individual or team applications are welcome. Limited to 150 participants.
Signup form: https://forms.office.com/e/PFVVXrj4zV