About This Event
Emmanuel College x UQ Ventures Hackathon 2026: Opportunity to Innovate
Got an idea that could change an industry? Whether you're a coder, designer, business mind or just someone who sees problems differently - this is your chance to build it.
Join Emmanuel College and UQ Ventures (delivered by UQIES) for the first-ever UQ Colleges' Hackathon - a weekend dedicated to turning bold ideas into working prototypes.
The theme is 'Opportunity to Innovate'. We're challenging you to identify spaces and industries that could benefit from technology and build something that matters. AI, sustainability, health, education - the field is wide open.
Event Details: Friday 24 April (6pm) – Sunday 26 April (6pm) at Emmanuel College, The University of Queensland. Four meals provided (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch). $5,000+ cash prize pool. Free entry for UQ college students.
What to Expect: A Friday night kickoff session to form teams and hear from a guest speaker. Saturday is dedicated to building - with workshops, mentorship from alumni and industry experts, and plenty of food to keep you going. Sunday afternoon you pitch to a panel of judges for your share of the prize pool.
Who Should Come: Students from across all UQ colleges. All skill levels, all disciplines. Whether you write code, design interfaces, crunch numbers, or just have a killer idea - there's a place for you!
Tracks
Opportunity to Innovate
Identify spaces and industries that could benefit from technology and build something that matters across AI, sustainability, health, and education.
Schedule
Hackathon Kickoff
Friday night kickoff session to form teams and hear from a guest speaker.
Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Hackathon Building Day
Full day of building with workshops, mentorship from alumni and industry experts.
Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Final Pitches & Awards
Final pitches to a panel of judges and awards ceremony with prize distribution.
Emmanuel College, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
Tickets
| Ticket | Price | Fee | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Free | — | Available | Free entry for UQ college students to participate in the hackathon with meals provided. |
Prizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Prize Pool | Cash prizes | $5,000+ |
Tags
Schedule
Hackathon Kickoff
Fri 24 Apr
6:00 PM
Hackathon Building Day
Sat 25 Apr
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Final Pitches & Awards
Sun 26 Apr
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Emmanuel College
Sir William MacGregor Drive
Brisbane QLD 4067, Australia