Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Hack Club community
- Opens
- 8/14/2026
In short
Horizons Equinox is a free 3-day hackathon in Egypt for 60+ teen coders aged 13-18 from around the world, offering free meals, local transport, swag, and flight stipends.
Horizons Equinox
By Hack Club community
CompetitionOpens 8/14/2026Opens in 14 days
August 2026
When
Egypt
Where
60+
Participants
Free
Cost
3 days
Duration
$8.50/hour
Flight stipend credit
Overview
Horizons Equinox is an immersive 3-day hackathon experience organized by Hack Club, designed for teen coders from around the globe. This event will bring together over 60 participants in Egypt during August 2026 for a unique coding adventure. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, build new projects, and immerse themselves in Egyptian culture, including visits to the Giza pyramids and a Nile cruise. The hackathon aims to foster a creative environment for young developers to enhance their coding skills and connect with peers. All essential expenses for attendees, including meals, snacks, local transport, and event swag, will be covered. Additionally, flight stipends are available for participants who contribute extra coding hours. Hack Club, a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organizes this event with a mission to support teen coders worldwide, having previously run over 500 hackathons and events both online and in-person. Horizons Equinox builds on this legacy, offering a hands-on, educational, and culturally enriching experience in a unique international setting.
What to build
Participants will engage in a hackathon, which typically involves building projects over a short period. The specific theme or challenge for projects is not detailed, but the event emphasizes creating something new and coding with new friends.
Prizes
Participation
Free meals & snacks, local transport, event swag, and opportunity to earn flight stipends.
N/A
Flight Stipend
Credits can be used to purchase flight stipends. For example, 20 additional hours coded equals $170 USD.
$8.50 USD per hour coded
Key dates
- Event DatesAugust 2026
Eligibility
Teenagers aged 13–18 from any part of the world are eligible to attend. To qualify, applicants must sign up via Horizons and then code for 35+ hours.
How to enter
- Sign up via Horizons.
- Code for 35+ hours.
- You are qualified!
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is Hack Club?
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Hack Club is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the United States built by teens to support teen coders. They have run 500+ hackathons and events worldwide online and in-person.
Who can attend?
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Teenagers aged 13–18 from any part of the world!
How do stipends work?
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For each additional hour you code you get $8.5 US Dollars credits which can be used to purchase flight stipends. So if you code 20 more hours thats 20 hours x $8.5/hour = $170.
How do I qualify?
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There are 3 simple steps: 1. Sign up via Horizons; 2. Code for 35+ hours; 3. You're qualified!
Where can I find travel information?
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See this link for more travel info: https://equinox.hackclub.com/travel-guide.pdf
I have more questions
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You can reach out to us via equinox@horizons.hackclub.com or have a Zoom call with one of the organisers.