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ICXR Hackathon Circuit
Flagship Hackathons
MIT Reality Hack
Winter, Northeast U.S.
MIT Reality Hack is the world’s premier XR hackathon, hosted annually in January at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and organized by MIT Reality Hack 501(c)(3) and VR/AR @ MIT.
Stanford Immerse the Bay
Fall, West U.S.
Stanford Immerse The Bay is a leading XR hackathon in the heart of Silicon Valley, hosted annually in November at Stanford University and organized by Stanford XR.
Upcoming Hackathons in 2025
MIT Reality Hack
January 23rd – 27th, 2025
Join VR/AR @ MIT for an expansive, 5-day XR hackathon experience in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
ImmerseGT
April 4th – 6th, 2025
Join Georgia Tech XR (GTXR) for a 2-day XR hackathon experience in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tigerverse
April 18th – 20th, 2025
Join University of Missouri Virtual Reality Club (MUVR) for an incredible hackathon experience in Columbia, Missouri.
XR Midwest
TBA
Join Alternate Reality Initiative (ARI) for an engaging, 2-day XR hackathon experience in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Join Stanford XR for an immersive, 3-day XR hackathon experience in Stanford, California.
What is the ICXR Hackathon Circuit?
A significant barrier for college students entering XR is the lack of access to hardware and hands-on support. To address this, major collegiate XR hackathon organizers have come together to create the Intercollegiate XR (ICXR) Hackathon Circuit.
Hackathons are one of the best ways to introduce students to XR by providing access to project mentorship, hardware (e.g. headsets, electronics, fabrication tools), and the opportunity to build XR projects within a weekend.
The circuit ensures that XR hackathons are held throughout the year without conflicting schedules. Student-led XR clubs work together to spread awareness of their incredible events across major universities in the United States – including Stanford, MIT, Georgia Tech, UNC, and more.
The circuit features annual flagship hackathons (e.g. MIT Reality Hack, Stanford Immerse The Bay) across U.S. regions and seasons – along with events at additional major universities.
Find the perfect hackathon for you below and dive into the world of XR!