WELCOME TO HACKHARVARD CHINA
We are delighted to invite students to participate in HackHarvard China, a collaborative hackathon experience designed to inspire the next generation of builders, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs.
We are thrilled to partner with High Leap Education (合励教育) to host this year's HackHarvard China Challenge. Together, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators to create impactful solutions for a better future.
The HackHarvard China Challenge will take place August 21–23, 2026 in Hangzhou, with the specific venue to be announced. This year’s theme is Designing Tomorrow’s World.
The program features a 3-day event including a 36-hour hackathon with optional pre-event workshops. Students may choose whether to attend the workshop portion or compete directly in the hackathon.
Participants may register in one of three divisions: Junior High School Division (Grades 8–9), Senior High School Division (Grades 10–12), and University Student Division. The university student division will have separate evaluation and awarding.
Teams will build projects across five challenge areas: education, safety, sustainability, smart cities, and a mysterious track to be announced on-site. Throughout the program, participants will learn new technical skills, collaborate with peers, and present their ideas at the final hackathon fair.
For more details, contact us at [email protected].
MEET THE TEAM
Our team of Harvard students is excited to bring HackHarvard to China and foster collaborative innovation.
Luna Yin
Sophomore • Environmental Science & CS
Neeraja Kumar
Junior • Government & South Asian Studies
Jen Guo
Sophomore • Applied Math in Economics
Michelle Weon
Sophomore • CS & Statistics
Kelly Olmos
Junior • Applied Math & Statistics
Eric Gong
Junior • Computer Science
Yurui Zi
Junior • Rationality & Decision Theory
TRACKS
Choose from one of our five challenge tracks for your project. Click on each track to learn more.
Education
Digital tools like video calls, interactive apps, online courses, and more have made learning engaging and convenient for students around the globe.
Safety
Children and elderly people are most vulnerable to safety and health risks in our community.
Sustainability
Worsening global climate change means that better environmental protection is necessary for our growing world.
Smart Cities
Developing cities today need well-connected infrastructure and smart sensing in order to serve residents efficiently.
Mysterious Track
To be announced on-site.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Pre-event workshops are available before the hackathon, followed by a 36-hour hackathon.
1 Day 1: Thursday, August 21
- •Registration
- •Opening Ceremony
- •Ice-Breaking & Team Building
- •Hackathon begins
2 Day 2: Friday, August 22
- •Hackathon
3 Day 3: Saturday, August 23
- •Hackathon Fair
- •Presentations
- •Closing Ceremony
WORKSHOPS
Pre-event beginner-friendly workshops are available to help students build confidence before the hackathon begins. Students can choose whether to attend these workshops or compete directly in the hackathon.
Technical Workshops
- Intro to Python
- Intro to Javascript
- Front-End Development
- How to Use GitHub
- Coding with AI
- High-Level Intro to AI Tech
Business & Product Workshops
- Brand/Business Development
- What is an MVP?
Workshop schedules and sign-up information will be provided to registered participants.
FAQ
What if my question is not here?
Please email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you ASAP!
JOIN US IN HANGZHOU!
Join a 3-day program of collaboration and a 36-hour hackathon as students build solutions for tomorrow’s world.
CONTACT US
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Venue details will be announced later.