February 27th - March 1st, 2026
IRVINEHACKS
APPLICATIONS
CLOSED
What is IrvineHacks?
IrvineHacks is the largest collegiate hackathon in Orange County, and we continue expanding and improving our event every year. Our focus? - Enhance the community around us by giving students the platform to unleash their creativity in an environment of forward thinking individuals.
This year, IrvineHacks will take place the weekend of February 27th to March 1st. The event will be 100% in-person during the day (not overnight). Free workshops, socials, food, and swag will be provided!
Prize Tracks
Best Overall
Meta Quest 3S (128GB)
Best Runner Up
HIBOY Electric Scooter
Hacker's Choice
Bose QCSCNC Headphones
Best Beginner Hack
Wall-E and Eve Lego Set
Best Sustainable Hack
Roots Bluetooth Speaker
Sponsored Prize Tracks
Most Innovative Use of Arduino UNO Q Board
Cash Prize for Each Member
Best Neuro Hack
Drone w/ Camera
Best UI/UX Hack (1st Place)
IPAD
Worth of
Opennote Merch
Best UI/UX Hack (2nd Place)
For Each
Team Member
Worth of
Opennote Merch
Best Use of AI in Real Estate
Worth of First
American Merch
Guaranteed First Round Interviews for Summer '26 Internships for Each Member
Best AI Safety Hack
Visa Gift Card
for Each Member
Instant Admission to
Tech Fellowship
Attention
APPLICATION NEEDED
APPLY TO BE A HACKER, MENTOR, OR VOLUNTEER
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