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title: "Lab of the Future Hackathon (Imperial)"
date: 2026-08-12T13:00:00+00:00
end_date: 2026-11-25T23:59:00+00:00
location: "London, GB"
format: hybrid
type: hackathon
level: open
prize: £3,000.00
tags: "robotics, ai, open-source, sustainability"
url: "https://www.imperial.ac.uk/chemical-biology/cdt/lab-of-the-future/"
canonical: "https://hackathonhub.eu/events/lab-of-the-future-hackathon-imperial-london-2026"
---

# Lab of the Future Hackathon (Imperial)

**Date:** 2026-08-12 — 2026-11-25  
**Location:** London, GB  
**Format:** hybrid  
**Type:** hackathon  
**Level:** open  
**Prize:** £3,000.00  **Tags:** robotics, ai, open-source, sustainability

The "Lab of the Future Hackathon" challenges Imperial graduate students to develop innovative tools and technologies for modern laboratories. Teams receive funding, mentoring, and access to prototyping equipment to bring their ideas to life. The event culminates in a grand final in November 2026, where expert judges will evaluate the best prototypes, with prizes up to £3000.

[Register or learn more](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/chemical-biology/cdt/lab-of-the-future/)

[View on Hackathon Hub](https://hackathonhub.eu/events/lab-of-the-future-hackathon-imperial-london-2026)