INTERHACK BCN is an inter-university hackathon that mixes students from UPC, UPF, UB, UAB and other universities into teams that build a project over a weekend.
The first edition ran on 9–10 May 2026 at Barcelona Activa and 42 BCN, with a challenge reveal, workshops (including one by Major League Hacking), and judging in three challenge blocks.
Benefits & funding
- Prizes are awarded per challenge; the site’s prize-pool figure did not load, so check the official page.
- Breakfasts and lunch are on the schedule; whether entry is free is answered only in the site’s FAQ.
Eligibility
- University students in Barcelona, from any university and any major; bring a student ID.
- No passport or age rule is published on the home page.
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“Whether you’re at UPC, UPF, UB, UAB, or any other university—you’ve been building in a bubble. … We are finally bringing together every student in Barcelona for 36 hours of pure creation, regardless of your university or your major.” Eligibility
Education required
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Application process
- 1Register as a participant on interhackbcn.com when applications reopen (2026 registration is closed).
- 2Attend in person with a laptop and your student ID.
Program timeline
Opening ceremony and challenge reveal
9 May 2026
Project submission
10 May 2026, 12:00
Presentations and awards
10 May 2026