Banana Hacks

Register for Banana Hacks 2026

Registration is free, open worldwide, and takes about a minute. Banana Hacks 2026 runs October 9–12, 2026, entirely online — there's nothing to pay and nowhere to travel.

Sign up

The registration form opens in the Banana Hacks studio — our desktop app on the homepage.

Open the registration form

How it works

  1. Register

    Fill in the registration form — name, email, and a couple of questions about what you want to build. Takes about a minute.

  2. Join the Discord

    The invite arrives by email. Discord is where team formation, mentor support, and announcements all happen.

  3. Show up Friday night

    The opening ceremony and theme reveal are at 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, October 9. Team formation follows straight after.

Before you sign up

  • Open to everyone, worldwide — students, professionals, hobbyists
  • Teams of 1–4 people
  • All skill levels welcome — first-timers encouraged
  • Must submit by Oct 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM AoE

Want more detail first?

Read about the hackathon, check the full schedule, see how projects are judged, or browse the FAQ.