About
PantherHacks 2026 is a 48-hour hackathon (team-based coding competition) held from April 3-5, 2026. It will take place in Sandhu Conference Center for the entirety of the event including project work time, workshops, mentorship, and more! Food will be provided. Read further for more details on PantherHacks 2026!
Tracks
Learn more about the tracks we offer.
Entertainment
Track
Create innovative solutions for the entertainment industry, including gaming, streaming, content creation, and immersive experiences. Build a game with a unique twist, design a tool for streamers to engage their audience, develop an app that enhances content creation, or explore new forms of digital entertainment. The possibilities are endless - we welcome all creative ideas that could make an impact in the world of entertainment.
Cybersecurity
Track
Protect digital information, enhance privacy, and improve online safety for users and organizations. Develop password management systems, network threat detection tools, secure communication platforms, encryption applications, or educational resources. The cybersecurity challenges you tackle are up to you - from personal data protection to large-scale security solutions.
Healthcare
Track
Improve medical care delivery, promote wellness, and tackle public health challenges. Build telehealth solutions, diagnostic tools, mental health tracking applications, accessibility technologies, or fitness platforms. Healthcare innovation has endless possibilities - we welcome all ideas that could make a positive impact on health outcomes.
Sustainability
Track
Address environmental challenges and promote eco-friendly practices through innovative technology. Design carbon footprint tracking apps, smart waste management systems, renewable energy tools, sustainable transportation solutions, or eco-friendly marketplaces. Environmental problems take many forms - your sustainability project can focus on any aspect of creating a healthier planet.
Prizes
Check out the prizes we offer! Each member of the winning teams will receive a prize (each team consists of 1-4 people).
HACKER'S CHOICE ◆ HACKER'S CHOICE ◆
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug ◆ Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug ◆
CYBERSECURITY ◆ CYBERSECURITY ◆
Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit ◆ Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit ◆
ENTERTAINMENT ◆ ENTERTAINMENT ◆
Nothing Ear (a) Earbuds ◆ Nothing Ear (a) Earbuds ◆
HEALTHCARE ◆ HEALTHCARE ◆
Levoit Smart Air Purifier ◆ Levoit Smart Air Purifier ◆
SUSTAINABILITY ◆ SUSTAINABILITY ◆
Kasa Smart Plugs & Kasa Smart Bulbs ◆ Kasa Smart Plugs & Kasa Smart Bulbs ◆
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