The first Interuniversity Tax and Customs Hackathon 2026 took place in Iquitos, bringing together students from several universities to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of tax compliance and customs procedures. Over a two‑day period, participants formed teams to address real‑world challenges presented by the Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Industria Tributaria (SUNAT). The challenges included designing digital tools for simplifying tax declaration processes, creating automated systems for monitoring cross‑border shipments, and proposing policy recommendations to reduce informal trade. Mentors from SUNAT, academic experts, and industry professionals guided the students, providing technical support and feedback. The hackathon emphasized the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics to increase transparency and efficiency in tax administration. At the conclusion of the event, a panel of judges selected winning projects based on criteria such as feasibility, originality, and potential impact on public policy. The winning team developed a mobile application that allows micro‑enterprises to calculate their tax obligations in real time and receive personalized alerts. The event also included workshops on ethical considerations, data privacy, and the role of digitalization in modernizing fiscal governance. This initiative reflects SUNAT’s commitment to fostering innovation among the next generation of professionals and to strengthening public‑private collaboration in the tax and customs sectors.