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EconHacks

Hackathon
EconHacks Worldwide 2026

Information

EconHacks is a student-led economics hackathon and network that has previously drawn thousands of participants from multiple countries. The event offers a large prize pool (stated as $230,000) and provides participants with sponsorship/outreach templates, legal and HR logistics, and pre-recorded speaker videos. The organisers promote learning and mentoring through a core team and guest speakers from academia and industry. Past editions have included high school students and undergraduates competing for prizes.

Benefits

Prize pool of $230,000; sponsorship and outreach templates, HR logistics and hosting documents provided free; pre-recorded speaker videos; mentoring and experience from the core team and guest speakers.

Eligibility

High school students and undergraduates may participate.

Application

Apply via the linked Google Forms application.

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