Event Description: NJx Hackathon 2026

Prepare to innovate, collaborate, and compete at the NJx Hackathon, a 24-hour challenge presented by NJx Venture Summit, taking place Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, the NJx Hackathon brings together some of New Jersey’s brightest young innovators to transform fresh ideas into tangible solutions. Over 24 hours, participants will form teams, code, design, and pitch — all centered around a mystery theme revealed at kickoff.

Supported by leading organizations including 1435 Capital Management, StartupGrind Princeton, mTap, Cogent Connections, and Lovable, this event offers students mentorship, networking, and a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity before an audience of entrepreneurs and investors.

Prizes and sponsor awards will be announced closer to the event date — but rest assured, innovation will be well rewarded!

Join us for a weekend where imagination meets execution and the next generation of problem solvers takes center stage.

Registration:
To complete your registration and receive your check-in QR code, please register through the official event platform on mTap. This will be used for event access, check-in, and networking.
Sign up here: https://mtap.io/event/NJxHackathon

April Pre-Hackathon Game Night
Presented by: 1435 Capital
When: Friday, Apr 10 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Skillman, NJ (address revealed upon mTap registration)

Kick off hackathon weekend early with an evening of networking, board games, and casual fun with founders, students, and technologists. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. A great way to meet others and get inspired before the coding sprint!

Sign up here: https://mtap.io/event/AprilPre-HackathonGameNight

Requirements

Participants must build a project during the 24-hour hackathon based on the mystery theme revealed at kickoff.

Submissions must include:

  • A GitHub repository (required) with the project code or work completed

  • A brief description explaining the idea and solution

  • A demo or presentation of the project

  • A final pitch presented at the end of the event

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,500 in prizes
NJx Innovation Prize
$500 in cash
3 winners

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

David Stengle

David Stengle
Princeton Startup Grind

Judging Criteria

  • Judgement
    Judging Criteria will be shared at the Hackathon before launch.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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Hackathon sponsors

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