HACKUNCP
2026
24 hours of innovation, collaboration, and competition at UNC Pembroke.
February 21-22
Build AI that
actually matters.
HackUNCP brings together students from across the nation for 24 hours of building, learning, and creating AI solutions that solve real problems. No experience required, just bring your curiosity.
Competition Tracks
New for 2026: Graduate students are now welcome alongside undergraduates, creating a richer innovation ecosystem.
February 21-22, 2026
HackUNCP 2026
24 hours of AI innovation at UNC Pembroke. Build something real, learn from mentors, and compete for prizes.
Location
UNC Pembroke Campus
Pembroke, North Carolina
Format
In-Person
24-hour hackathon
Eligibility
College Students
Undergraduate & Graduate
What You Get
Sat 5:30PM
Opening Ceremony
24 Hours
Build, Learn, Create
Sun 5:30PM
Closing & Awards
Schedule
All times in Eastern Time (ET). Times subject to change.
Sponsors
We're partnering with organizations who believe in student-led AI innovation.
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Team
Advisor
Mark Hunt
Advisor
Organizers
Najmul Hasan
Lead Organizer
Aidan Kuster
Organizer
Marcus Bland
Organizer
AI@UNCP
A student organization at UNC Pembroke focused on artificial intelligence. We organize events like HackUNCP to bring together students interested in AI and create opportunities to learn and build together.
Visit AI@UNCPFAQ
Everything you need to know about HackUNCP 2026.
A hackathon is an event where individuals or teams collaborate intensively over a short period (usually 24 hours) to create innovative software or hardware projects. It's about rapid prototyping, creativity, and learning new technologies.
HackUNCP is an AI-focused hackathon organized by AI@UNCP, a student-led organization at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In our second year, we bring together students from across the region for 24 hours of building innovative AI solutions that tackle real challenges in education, healthcare, sustainability, and cybersecurity.
HackUNCP 2026 is expanding beyond boundaries! For the first time, we're welcoming graduate students alongside undergraduates.
HackUNCP is completely free for all participants! We provide free meals, snacks, swag, and access to all workshops and mentorship throughout the 24-hour event.
HackUNCP 2026 is a 24-hour hackathon running from Saturday evening to Sunday evening. This intensive format gives you enough time to build something amazing while keeping the energy and excitement high throughout the event.
Still have questions?
team@hackuncp.com