DragonHacks XII

31 January, 2026 | Drexel University

24-Hour In-Person Hackathon

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About DragonHacks

DragonHacks is Drexel University's premier 24-hour in-person hackathon, organized by Drexel IEEE. It unites college students from all majors to collaborate, innovate, and build groundbreaking projects in a high-energy environment.

With workshops, mentorship, and resources for all skill levels, DragonHacks is your chance to turn ideas into reality. Choose a track and make an impact!

Tracks

Healthcare

Develop solutions to improve patient care, medical technology, or healthcare accessibility.

Fintech

Create innovative financial tools, from blockchain to budgeting apps.

Sustainability

Build projects that promote environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

Judging Criteria

Track Fit

Alignment with chosen theme

Code Quality

Clean, maintainable code

Innovation

Creative and novel solutions

Impact

Potential for real-world change

Join DragonHacks 2026

Get ready to innovate! Registration opens in October 2025. Form a team of 2–4 and showcase your skills at Drexel University.

Registration Opens Soon!

October 2025
Register on Devpost (Coming Soon)

Eligibility & Rules

Who Can Join

College students 18+ from any institution

Team Size

2–4 members per team

Live Coding

All work must be done during the event

Submission

Submit via Devpost before deadline

Typical Schedule

Day 1

Opening, team formation, hacking begins

Day 2

Final sprint, submissions, demos, judging

DragonHacks Speakers

Experts inspiring innovation and creativity at DragonHacks.

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DragonHacks Judges

Industry and academic experts evaluating your projects.

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Typical Schedule

Day 1

Morning
Opening Ceremony

Welcome, rules, and team formation

Midday
Hacking Begins

Start building your projects with meals provided to fuel your creativity

Afternoon
Workshops

Learn new skills from experts with snacks available

Evening
Hacking Continues

Keep coding with energy drinks and dinner to stay energized

Night
Late-Night Hacking

Push through with snacks and energy drinks provided by our sponsors

Day 2

Morning
Final Sprint

Last chance to finish projects

Midday
Submissions Due

Submit via Devpost

Afternoon
Demos & Judging

Present to judges and announce winners

Prizes & Awards

🥇 1st Place
$4,000

Cash prize, tech gadgets, and internship opportunities

🥈 2nd Place
$2,500

Cash prize and tech gadgets

🥉 3rd Place
$1,500

Cash prize and event merchandise

🏆 Best Healthcare Track
$1,000

For the best healthcare-focused project

🚀 Best Fintech Track
$1,000

For the best fintech-focused project

💡 Best Sustainability Track
$500

For the best sustainability-focused project

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting DragonHacks XII. Their generosity enables us to provide prizes, resources, and an unforgettable experience.

Platinum Sponsors

Autodesk

Autodesk

Design Technology Partner

Gold Sponsors

Monster Energy

Monster Energy

Energy Drink Partner

Ballinger

Ballinger

Engineering Partner

Silver Sponsors

Major League Hacking

Major League Hacking

Hackathon Organizer

Drexel Pennoni Honors College

Drexel Pennoni Honors College

Academic Partner

Become a Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring DragonHacks XII? Join us to promote your brand and support student innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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📍 Location

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA