IEEE SMU Hackathon 2026
48 hours to build something extraordinary. Compete in teams, tackle real-world engineering challenges, and win prizes — all under one roof at SMU's flagship technical competition.
Competition
Event Highlights
- 48-Hour Sprint
- Cash Prizes
- Expert Mentors
- All Disciplines
IEEE SMU Hackathon 2026 is back and bigger than ever. Over 48 intense hours, interdisciplinary teams of 3–5 students will design, prototype, and pitch innovative solutions to challenges spanning AI, sustainable energy, biomedical engineering, and smart systems.
What's in it for you:
- Cash prizes and IEEE memberships for top teams
- Mentorship from industry experts throughout the event
- Access to hardware kits, cloud credits, and dev tools
- Networking with sponsors and potential employers
- Certificate of participation for all registered teams