International participation
Students meet peers beyond their usual classrooms and communities.
NGY / Initiatives
Ideas become real projects.
NGN Hacks creates a focused place for young people around the world to experiment, collaborate and build. It is online, international and designed to welcome students who are just getting started as well as experienced builders.
2026 impact
Built by students around the world.
Every number below belongs specifically to NGN Hacks 2026.
- 342
- ParticipantsNGN Hacks 2026
- 50+
- Countries representedNGN Hacks 2026
- 87+
- Submitted projectsNGN Hacks 2026
- $25K+
- CAD combined prize/valueNGN Hacks 2026
Why it exists
A deadline can turn intention into action.
NGN Hacks gives students a clear moment to stop waiting and start making. Its beginner-friendly format keeps the first step open while international participation makes every team and idea feel bigger.
The goal is to help young people experience the full arc from an idea to a real, explainable project—and leave with the confidence to keep improving it.
Event philosophy
Make the first build count.
Beginner-friendly
The format welcomes first-time builders and supports learning by doing.
Real project building
Teams leave with something they can show, explain and keep improving.
Online collaboration
An online format creates one shared event across time zones and borders.
Event facts
Three days. One shared build window.
- When
- August 7–9, 2026
- Where
- Online
- Who
- Designed primarily for students ages 14–18
- Format
- Beginner-friendly and international
Created by Next Generation Youths