GNEC Hackathon 2026 Spring - Compete For UN-Affiliated/NGO Internships & Prizes

good, with a focus on issues relevant to NGOs and UN-affiliated organizations. It offers a unique opportunity to compete for cash prizes and potential internships with UN-affiliated bodies and NGOs. Who Should Apply This hackathon is open to individuals and teams globally who are passionate about social impact and technology. It is marked as 'Beginner Friendly', encouraging participation from students, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs at all skill levels. Tracks / Themes The competition focuses on 'Health' and 'Social Good' themes, inviting participants to address pressing global challenges through their projects. Format & Timeline The hackathon runs online from March 12 to May 3, 2026, providing an extended period for development and submission. Participants will work remotely, leveraging online collaboration tools. Submissions are due by the final day, May 3rd. Prizes A cash prize of $700 is awarded to the winning team(s). Additionally, top performers will have the opportunity to secure internships with UN-affiliated organizations and various NGOs, providing invaluable experience and networking opportunities. Eligibility Open to global participants, including individuals and teams of all skill levels. No specific team size or age restrictions are mentioned. How to Apply Registration is open via the Devpost platform, with the deadline for submissions on May 3, 2026.