Build the future of American Defense |
DNHacks brings together 300 top technical students from our 10 campuses to build real solutions for real institutions.
What Is DNHacks?
A highly selective, cross-campus hackathon bringing together the most talented values-driven students in tech.
Over Labor Day Weekend, participants work in small teams to build solutions to real-world challenges.
National Security
Innovation in Defense & Cybersecurity
Health & Public Infrastructure
Solutions for Government Technology & Civic Systems
Energy & Industrialization
Powering the Future of Energy & Industrial Modernization
Not Your Typical Hackathon
Most hackathons end on Sunday.
DNHacks is just the beginning.
We are building a long-term network of engineers, designers, and builders who want to make real impact.
Top participants will be:
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for:
Prizes & Opportunities
DNHacks rewards both teams and individuals.
Prizes may include:
The highest-performing participants will be invited into a curated talent cohort working on real-world problems throughout the year.
Applications open April 15, 2026
This event is selective. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.