NAT is where emerging tech meets fearless problem-solving.

We’re a nonprofit organization pioneering new solutions at the intersection of biology and technology.

We believe innovation should be for everyone.

Old systems don’t prepare people to solve new problems. That’s why we’re putting the tools for real-world problem-solving directly into the hands of the next generation.

Our mission

We empower tomorrow's leaders to take on the world’s toughest challenges.

Here’s how we do it:

We teach the real-world skills that school doesn’t.
We bring together people who aren’t usually in the same room.
We support bold projects from concept to reality.

⭐ 4/5 rating

Our programs are highly recommended by hundreds of participants.

👥 1,750+ participants

95% of our participants report learning new skills. We’re building a generation that knows how to build things.

🛠️ 136+ prototypes

We’ve enabled over 136 functional prototypes and 19 active projects, including startups and research initiatives.

Our programs include:

💬 Hackathons that challenge teams to solve real-world problems.
🤲 Hands-on workshops that teach future-facing skills.
🎙️ Speaker events that spark conversations across disciplines.
🌱 Project support that pushes ideas past the prototype stage.

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Our interconnected programs are designed to foster innovation and skills development in emerging tech.

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“I learned more about BCI and neuroscience than my courses would teach and met ambitious, knowledgeable competitors.”

Hackathon Participant
“natHacks has given me knowledge, friends, academic opportunities, deeper passion for BCI technologies, and irreplaceable experience.”

Hackathon Participant
“I had a really great time creating something cool with my teammates. The choice of food was good and the hackathon was well run.”

Hackathon Participant
“There were many mentors and workshops, a lot of learning, and a lot of socializing. The participants were friendly and the event was fun.”

Hackathon Participant
“All the volunteers and mentors were extremely supportive and the overall environment was great.”

Hackathon Participant
“It was an interesting experience. I learnt so much using the hardware and software—it's a hackathon after all."

Hackathon Participant
“The interactivity with asking questions made learning new concepts very easy. I feel like I’ve learned a lot. The instructors are very knowledgable in the subjects they’re lecturing about.”

Workshop Participant
“It was great! I leaned new stuff, met a great team, and socialized in some sessions during the educational sprint.”

Hackathon Participant