QNX Global Hackathon 2026: Compete for $50,000 in Prizes with QNX 8.0

November 10, 2026

QNX Global Hackathon 2026 ($50,000 in Prizes)

Brief Description

The QNX Global Hackathon 2026 invites developers worldwide to showcase their real-time software engineering skills using the newly accessible QNX 8.0 platform. Organized by QNX, the trusted operating system behind medical devices, factory floors, and more than 275 million vehicles, this competition gives you the chance to build microsecond-responsive robotics, custom device drivers, or developer tooling without needing a commercial license. Whether you are porting an open-source project or building brand-new mobility software, you can jump into this coding hackathon to compete for a share of $50,000 in prizes, exclusive swag, and recognition across QNX channels.

Name of Host Institution

QNX

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Individuals who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry
Teams of eligible individuals
Organizations, including corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other legal entities in existence at entry

Hackathon Categories

You must select one category on your submission form that best fits your project:

Robotics & Medical: Real-time applications where timing, safety, and reliability are critical.
Automotive & Mobility: Software-defined vehicle and broader mobility applications.
Low-level Software: Board support components or device drivers built using the QNX Driver Development Kit.
Developer Tooling & Host Tools: Tools that streamline building for QNX on either host or target systems.
Open-Source Contribution & Ports: Porting an existing open-source project to QNX or contributing upstream to the ecosystem.

Prizes and Perks

Beyond competing for a share of $50,000 in prizes, participating gives you free non-commercial access to the QNX SDP 8.0, QNX Developer Desktop, and the QNX Hypervisor, alongside free training courses. Winners also unlock a coffee chat with a QNX executive, exclusive swag, and a dedicated feature on the QNX blog and social channels.

Application Submissions

To enter your project successfully, you must submit the following materials:

A public code repository URL on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket containing all source code, assets, and reproducible build instructions demonstrating your project runs on QNX 8.0.
A detectable open-source license file at the top of your repository.
A clear text description detailing your project’s features and functionality.
A demonstration video under three (3) minutes uploaded publicly to YouTube, showing the project functioning on its target device.
Precise build and run instructions specifying your QNX version, target hardware or QEMU, and toolchain.
Relevant upstream project URLs and pull request links if you are entering the Open-Source Contribution & Ports category.

Deadline

December 15, 2026

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Q: What hardware do I need to participate in the QNX Global Hackathon 2026?

You do not need dedicated target hardware to enter. You can use QEMU or readily available hardware such as a Raspberry Pi 5 to run your project on QNX 8.0.

Q: Can corporate entities and teams enter the hackathon?

Yes, eligibility extends to individual developers who are 18 or older, teams of eligible individuals, and legally recognized organizations including corporations, nonprofits, LLCs, and partnerships.

Q: What specific items must be included in the code repository submission?

Your public repository must feature all source code, assets, build and run instructions, an open-source license file, and definitive proof that your project genuinely builds for or runs on QNX 8.0.