London Tech Week Hackathon

A one day innovation sprint where ideas become impact

Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 

Time: 8:00am - 18:00pm

Location: Olympia London - International Convention Centre (ICC)

The London Tech Week Hackathon is a one day, high intensity innovation sprint on Wednesday 10 June in the International Convention Centre. It brings together senior students from the UK’s leading universities, developers, researchers, founders and industry specialists to tackle real world national challenges, building prototypes and partnerships with clear routes to real world impact.

Backed by government, supported by world class partners and amplified by global media, the Hackathon is where the UK innovation ecosystem comes together and ideas move rapidly from concept to impact.

Who takes part:

 

Hackers and Founders

 

Industry Challenge Leads

 

Investors

 

Universities

One day. Real outcomes. 

Kick off and challenge briefs

Tracks leads reveal the challenges, insights and constraints that teams will work on.

Pitch clinic and finals

Teams refine their pitches before presenting in front of industry and investment judges.

Sprints and mentoring

Teams ideate, prototype, build and test with hands-on support from technologists, policymakers and investors.

Winner announcement 

UK Government involvement for the winner announcement and prize giving - a defining profile moment for emerging innovators.

Agenda at a glance

Agenda Hackathon

Get seen and make your mark

From build to spotlight

Your prototype doesn't just win - it gets showcased across the London Tech Week platform in front of global teach leaders, investors and media.

Pilot and proof of concept pathways

Fast tracked conversations with investors to explore pilots, integrations and deployment.

Investment access

Warm introductions to VCs and CVCs actively scouting high potential ideas.

200 hackers plus 50 mentors and judges

Made up of PhD candidates, University spinout founders, and talented software engineers - building tomorrow, turning UK ingenuity into real world solutions.

The London Tech Week Hackathon is where your standout team can move fast, get seen and make their mark at London Tech Week 2026.

Why sponsor the London Tech Week Hackathon?

 

Own a high impact moment of London Tech Week

Put your brand at the centre of London Tech Week, as government, enterprise, investors and top technical talent come together and momentum builds across the week.

Shape real world solutions aligned to national priorities 

Help define the challenges and see teams build real world prototypes across Defence and Cyber Security, Health and Life Sciences, and Education and Skills.

Access high calibre talent, innovation and deal flow early

Sponsors engage directly with high calibre founders, researchers and developers, before ideas reach the wider market.

Be seen as a builder of impact, not just a supporter

Position your organisation as an enabler of action. Play an active role in building, mentoring and celebrating solutions that deliver real world outcomes in a single day.

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