Solve a real-world problem with data, AI & purpose

Join us October 1-30, 2026, for SAS Hackathon. Bring your big idea and join the global one-month hack.

What is SAS Hackathon?

SAS Hackathon is a one-month global competition where teams from around the world use enterprise-grade AI and analytics on SAS Viya to build their solutions. Unlike a weekend hackathon, you'll have weeks to explore, build and refine with SAS learning resources and support along the way. At the end of the month, you'll leave with a solution built for real-world impact.

Get inspired: See what last year's champion built

Meet Team DementAI, the 2025 SAS Hackathon Grand Champion. They developed an early detection system for Alzheimer's, one of almost 100 solutions from last year's hackathon.

Explore past projects

Want to learn more about the SAS Hackathon?

Choose a topic you want to learn more about, then jump in.

How it works

Learn about the competition, from getting started to presenting your final solution.

See how it works

Past hacks

Read about innovations from past teams, from preventing fraud to reducing emissions.

Read innovation stories

About the hack

See why you should participate and find out what the SAS Hackathon is all about.

What you’ll gain

For students

Start your journey in data and AI with real experience that goes beyond the classroom.

View student program

Meet fellow hackers and follow the action

Get plugged in before, during and after the competition. Join the Hacker's Hub on SAS Communities and follow the action on social.

A community just for you

Collaborate with fellow hackers

Visit communities.sas.com (set up a profile) then subscribe to Hacker’s Hub, a special community designed for the hackathon. You’ll see teams and mentors working together, and the collaboration that comes from tackling problems worth solving.

Check out SAS Hacker’s Hub