NJx Hackathon 2026

Event Description: NJx Hackathon 2026Prepare to innovate, collaborate, and compete at theNJx Hackathon, a 24-hour challenge presented byNJx Venture Summit, taking placeSaturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 12, 2026.Open tohigh 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 amystery theme revealed at kickoff.Supported by leading organizations including1435 Capital Management,StartupGrind Princeton,mTap,Cogent Connections, andLovable, this event offers students mentorship, networking, and a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity before an audience of entrepreneurs and investors.Prizes and sponsor awardswill 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/NJxHackathonApril Pre-Hackathon Game NightPresented by:1435 CapitalWhen:Friday, Apr 10 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pmWhere: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