Sample Hack 2026 projects

Explore the teams and ideas in this event.

  1. Security Glass Signal A glass-clear audit trail for security teams tracing unusual access across services. NorthKiln
  2. Accessibility Small Meadow A calm reading mode that helps people with sensory overload browse dense pages. LoudQuarry
  3. Accessibility Deep Compass Voice-guided wayfinding for visitors who cannot rely on visual maps. StillTrail
  4. Education Green Switch Short climate lessons that let students model the impact of everyday choices. SaltDrift
  5. Data and analytics North Compass A shared metrics compass for small teams trying to spot changes before reports arrive. AmberSwitch
  6. Developer tools Dry Compass A local-first CLI that points developers to flaky build steps and repeat failures. CopperBeacon
  7. Accessibility Dry Harbour Accessible dockside signs that translate ferry updates into plain language. CopperLedger
  8. Security North Drift A security dashboard that makes unexpected permission changes easy to spot. GreenHours
  9. Health Hollow Signal A private symptom check-in for patients preparing for an appointment. IronLedger
  10. Open hardware Still Beacon Open sensor kit for community groups tracking light and noise around their streets. AmberOrbit
  11. Data and analytics Salt Ledger A compact ledger that turns scattered data exports into reconciled daily totals. OpenSignal
  12. Education Open Beacon Peer-made study prompts that help teachers start discussion without a slide deck. IronLoom
  13. Climate Quiet Anchor Low-bandwidth alerts for coastal volunteers tracking changing tide conditions. HollowHours
  14. Education Green Lantern Hands-on science challenges for learners using the objects already around them. StillMeadow
  15. Security Copper Orbit Visual keys for security teams rotating secrets across shared environments. WarmQuarry
  16. Security Salt Kiln A tamper-evident event log that helps operators review unusual sign-ins. OpenSignal
  17. Health Small Loom A gentle habit planner for caregivers juggling recurring health routines. SmallSignal
  18. Education Open Kiln An offline classroom lab where students can test ideas without an account. CopperMeadow
  19. Health Small Relay A lightweight check-in tool that helps clinics coordinate follow-up calls. PaperAnchor
  20. Open hardware Paper Thread Paper-circuit patterns that teach first-time makers how sensors connect. HollowHarbour
  21. Data and analytics Copper Kiln A query notebook that shows analysts where an assumption changed the result. SaltThread
  22. Security Dry Bridge A safe link preview for teams reviewing suspicious URLs together. GreenFerry
  23. Open hardware Slow Quarry Modular field recorder for citizen scientists documenting changing habitats. HollowOrbit
  24. Accessibility Glass Beacon High-contrast navigation cues for visitors moving through busy public spaces. PaperLoom
  25. Data and analytics Dry Relay A daily data pipeline health view for analysts who need to spot missing feeds. GreenDrift
  26. Climate Amber Hours Local temperature notes that help neighbors choose cooler walking routes. SaltMeadow
  27. Open hardware Flat Thread Printable open-hardware wiring maps for workshops with limited internet. BrightSignal
  28. Data and analytics Flat Meadow A small-plot dashboard for community gardeners comparing growing conditions. BrightCompass
  29. Developer tools Flat Relay A developer relay that reproduces a bug report with the smallest useful context. SmallLedger
  30. Education Paper Harbour Story cards that help teachers turn local landmarks into short lessons. StillTrail
  31. Developer tools Salt Ferry A CLI handoff note that keeps deployment context with each release. GreenBeacon
  32. Developer tools Loud Ledger A change log that links production alerts back to the code that triggered them. DeepMeadow
  33. Developer tools Slow Trail A low-noise issue trail for distributed maintainers triaging old reports. WarmTrail
  34. Open hardware Iron Switch An open switchboard for connecting low-cost sensors without vendor lock-in. AmberSwitch
  35. Climate Warm Beacon Neighborhood heat markers to guide volunteers toward shaded gathering spots. GlassDrift
  36. Open hardware Salt Drift An open field kit for observing wind and air quality on the move. HollowLoom
  37. Education Salt Loom Tactile weaving patterns that introduce students to coding sequences. SaltCompass
  38. Data and analytics Deep Beacon A comparison view that helps researchers check whether two data cuts agree. GreenLedger
  39. Accessibility Paper Anchor Plain-language document anchors for readers using screen readers. SlowCompass
  40. Developer tools Slow Loom A patient-paced test runner that gives developers one clear failure at a time. StillTrail