2026 Lobo Hackathon

The Lobo Hackathon is an opportunity for people to come together to intensely focus and collaborate on improving or creating an idea. Teams (minimum of 2) can build or refine an idea that sets out to address a problem, utilize a technology, or create something new! Teams will be formed at the event based on common interests of idea that is pitched.

Collaborate on a team or join us for the final pitches where teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes!

Open to students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, and others in the community.

The program will run Thursday, April 9, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Friday, April 10, 8:00am-7:00pm at the Lobo Rainforest Building.

Thursday, April 9, 6pm-9pm:

• Introductions, pitch an idea, team formation

Friday, April 10, 8am-7pm:

• Prototype development, business model development, development of pitch
• Final Event from 5pm-7pm ( 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges)

More information available at: https://innovations.unm.edu/program-activities/lobo-hackathon/.

More detailed agenda will be sent prior to the event.

Interested in Mentoring?

Mentors and skilled experts from all disciplines are welcome. Mentors can assist teams with their subject matter expertise and experience while enhancing their own skills as leaders, educators, and communicators by guiding rising talent. Register here as well to sign-up as a mentor and we will follow-up with more information.

Last Hackathon:

See a recap of the 2025 Lobo Hackathon here.

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