Google UK Student AI Hackathon 2026
Google is hosting a UK student AI hackathon for university students to build AI applications, work in teams, connect with Google engineers and compete for prizes.
- Host
- Registration open while places remain; check the official Google RSVP page for current availability
- Registration open while places remain; check the official Google RSVP page for current availability
- Support
- Free hackathon participation with mentorship, networking, Google prizes and Google merchandise for selected participants
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Data, AI and Digital Technology
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The 2026 Google Student AI Hackathon in London is an official Google event for university students who want practical experience building AI applications and presenting solutions in a competitive hackathon setting.
Who can apply
The opportunity is aimed at UK university students interested in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, machine learning, information technology or engineering with programming experience.
What it supports
- AI application development
- Team-based hackathon
- Mentorship and networking
- Product design, innovation and presentation
Fees, funding, or support
- The official RSVP page is for event registration. Discovery information indicates participation benefits include Google prizes and Google merchandise for participants.
Registration open while places remain; check the official Google RSVP page for current availability
Registration open while places remain; check the official Google RSVP page for current availability
How to apply
Use the official Google RSVP page to review current availability and register for the event.
Call details
Source-based overview
Google's UK Student AI Hackathon invites university students to work in teams, design and build AI-powered applications, present solutions to judges and connect with Google engineers. It is intended for students interested in AI, machine learning, software engineering, product development and related technology careers. Applicants should use the official RSVP page for final eligibility, venue and registration status.
Eligibility
The opportunity is aimed at UK university students interested in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, machine learning, information technology or engineering with programming experience.
Fees, funding or participation support
The official RSVP page is for event registration. Discovery information indicates participation benefits include Google prizes and Google merchandise for participants.
Themes and supported activities
AI application development
Team-based hackathon
Mentorship and networking
Product design, innovation and presentation
Deadline and timeline
Registration open while places remain; check the official Google RSVP page for current availability: Registration open while places remain; check the official Google RSVP page for current availability.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Google RSVP page to review current availability and register for the event.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.