48 hours. 500+ hackers. $17,500 in prizes. HackForge is where the world's most ambitious builders come to ship ideas that matter.
Choose your arena. Build your vision.
Build intelligent systems that learn and adapt.
Tech solutions for a greener planet.
Innovations that improve human wellbeing.
Decentralized apps and secure infrastructure.
Learning tools for everyone, everywhere.
No limits — build whatever you dream up.
Win big. Get noticed. Launch your idea.
+ Track-specific prizes, sponsor awards, and best beginner project
48 hours of building, learning, and shipping.
Everything you need to know.
Anyone 18+ with a passion for building. Students, professionals, and hobbyists are all welcome.
Teams of 1–4 people. Solo hackers welcome — we'll have a team-matching session Friday evening.
Your laptop, chargers, and ideas. We provide food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and a great vibe.
Yes! HackForge is completely free. Just register and show up ready to build.