The GDE MIT Hackathon is a ~30-hour, offline innovation marathon hosted at Gábor Dénes University, bringing together around 100 participants. Both experienced developers and ambitious newcomers will team up to tackle real-world challenges in education and healthcare, designed by the experts of GDE MIT.
Over the course of two days, participants will brainstorm, code, and pitch their ideas to a professional jury, with the chance to win significant prizes and recognition.
📅 Date: February 27–28, 2026 (Friday–Saturday)
📍 Location: Gábor Dénes University, Budapest (Fejér Lipót u. 70, 1119)
Requirements
YouTube Video (max. 2 minutes)
A short demo or walkthrough showcasing the project’s concept, functionality, and impact.
GitHub Repository / Public Source Code
The complete codebase of the project, accessible for review.
Project Description
A concise written summary outlining the problem, the proposed solution, and its potential value.
Presentation Slides (minimum 4–5 slides)
A pitch deck highlighting the core idea, technical details, and future potential.
Prizes
Grand Prize
Challenge Prize (Healthcare)
Challenge Prize (Education)
Audience Award
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Károly Varga
CEO / CraftHub
Judging Criteria
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Challenge criteria will be published in the challenge descriptions
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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