About Us
Veritas AI, an organisation offering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning programmes for high school students, is organising the Veritas AI International High School Hackathon 2026.
This is a free, 48-hour virtual hackathon that brings together high school students from around the world to develop practical AI-based projects. Participants will work individually or in teams to build AI solutions addressing real-world challenges across areas such as healthcare, finance, climate and other domains.
The competition provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in AI, coding, machine learning and problem-solving, even if they have no prior experience in these fields.
Eligibility
- Open to high school students from all countries.
- Students enrolled in high school as of 14 November 2026 are eligible.
- Students from Grades 9–11 can participate.
- Participants can register individually or in teams of 2–3 students.
- Team members can belong to different schools or countries.
- No prior AI or coding experience is required.
Competition Details
Competition Name: Veritas AI International High School Hackathon 2026
Mode: Online / Virtual
Duration: 48 Hours
Competition Dates: 14–15 November 2026
Participation Fee: Free
Team Size: Individual participation or teams of 2–3 students
What Will Students Do?
Participants will develop an AI-powered project based on a real-world problem in their chosen challenge track.
Students will be required to submit:
- Working Code: A functional project through a Google Colab notebook or GitHub repository.
- Project Write-up: A one-page explanation of the problem, proposed solution, approach and results.
- Demo Video: A two-minute video demonstrating the working project.
All project code must be developed during the 48-hour hackathon period. Participants can learn, practise and form teams before the competition begins.
Workshops and Preparation
Veritas AI will also conduct free online workshops to help participants prepare for the hackathon.
- 17 October 2026: Introduction to Google Colab.
- 1 November 2026: How to Scope a Weekend AI Project.
Workshop recordings will be available to registered participants.
Prizes and Awards
Every student who submits a project will receive a digital certificate of participation.
Winning projects may also be featured on the Veritas AI website.
Note: Scholarships are subject to admission into the respective Veritas AI programmes and do not guarantee admission.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date |
| Registration Opens | 5 October 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | 13 November 2026 (11:59 PM ET) |
| Hackathon Kick-off | 14 November 2026 |
| Project Submission Deadline | 15 November 2026 (11:59 PM ET) |
| Finalists Announcement | 18 November 2026 |
| Live Finals and Award Ceremony | 21 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Claim Prizes | 6 December 2026 |
How to Apply?
- Visit the official registration website.
- Complete the registration form with your personal and school details.
- Choose individual participation or register a team of 2–3 students.
- Provide the required details of your teammates, if applicable.
- Submit the registration form and check your email for confirmation.
Application Link: https://highschoolhackathon.org/register
Official Website: https://highschoolhackathon.org/
Application Fee: No registration fee.
Important: Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Students interested in AI, technology, healthcare innovation and computational problem-solving are encouraged to register before the deadline.