building tomorrow together
Largest hackathon in the Pacific Northwest & UW's Top Startup Incubator.
DubHacks ‘26
Our flagship collegiate hackathon hosted annually at the University of Washington
10.17.26 - 10.18.26
NEXT
UW's premier startup accelerator and entrepreneurship community
Incubating: Batch 5
DubHacks ‘26
October 17-18, 2026
University of Washington, Seattle
Orders are flying in and the pressure’s on. Work together, think fast, and build something unforgettable. Great things aren’t made alone; they’re cooked up as a team.
A decade of building in the
Pacific Northwest.
11
flagship hackathons
13.2k
Students served
100+
partners
30+
top schools
Companies that have partnered with DubHacks
Our story
DubHacks is a tech and entrepreneurship non-profit in Seattle run by students at the University of Washington.
We bring together students of all backgrounds to tackle the issues they are most passionate about.
Let's build tomorrow together.
It doesn’t just stop here
NEXT is UW’s premier startup accelerator -- the companies our builders go on to found, backed by top PNW venture firms.
$5M+
TOTAL RAISED BY ALUMNI
150+
ALUMNI FOUNDERS
5
BATCHES COMPLETED
25+
ACTIVE COMPANIES
There’s a place for you at DubHacks.
Students
Whether you want to build, compete, or launch, there’s a place for you at DubHacks.
Professionals
Join us as a judge, mentor, or speaker and help shape the next generation of tech talent.
Sponsors
Put your brand in front of hundreds of students at the Pacific Northwest's biggest hackathon.
Let’s Build
Tomorrow Together
We plan sponsorships up to two years out. Reach out and we’ll send the 2026 prospectus and set up a call.
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