QNX Global Hackathon 2026 ($50,000 In Prizes): Compete Now

November 10, 2026

QNX Global Hackathon 2026 ($50,000 in Prizes)

Brief Description

Developers, teams, and organizations worldwide can now showcase their engineering skills in the QNX Global Hackathon 2026, organized by the QNX team. Offering a share of $50,000 in prizes, this competition challenges you to build innovative real-time applications using QNX 8.0, the same reliable operating system that powers over 275 million vehicles, medical devices, trains, and robotics globally. Whether you want to write a brand-new device driver, build responsive robotics, or port open-source tools, this is your chance to push real-time systems to the limit on your own laptop using free tools like QEMU or a Raspberry Pi 5.

Name of Host Institution

QNX

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Individuals who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry
Teams of eligible individuals
Organizations, including corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other legal entities existing and incorporated at the time of entry
A public code repository on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket containing all source code, assets, and an open-source license file
A demonstration video under three (3) minutes uploaded publicly to YouTube

Prizes

A share of $50,000 in cash prizes
Exclusive swag items
A coffee chat with a QNX executive
A feature on the QNX blog and social media channels

Deadline

December 15, 2026

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💡 Quick FAQ & IntelligenceTap to Expand

Q: Do I need specialized target hardware to participate in the QNX Global Hackathon 2026?

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No target hardware is required to enter, as developers can use tools like QEMU or a Raspberry Pi 5.

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Q: What specific materials must be included in the code repository submission?

The public repository must contain all source code, assets, build and run instructions, an open-source license file, and a repository created during the submission period for porting or contribution work.

Q: Can corporate entities and business partnerships enter the competition?