{ Hackathons }

Fun, prizes, & friendly competition.

Themed coding competitions for students in grades 6-12. Build a project from scratch in teams of up to four, with workshops and mentors on standby.

Hackathons

10+hosted since 2018

Prizes

$70,000awarded to students

Competitors

1,000+students competed

Workshops

20skill workshops run

How our hackathons work

Build a project from scratch around a theme — no experience required, with workshops and mentors throughout.

Problem-solve

Every hackathon has a real-world theme. Design a solution that could actually make an impact.

Work with friends

Compete solo or in teams of up to four. No team? We'll help you find one.

Learn new skills

Workshops run throughout, and mentors are on standby to help your team build.

Hackathons run 24–48 hours and are open to students in grades 6–12. Projects are judged on theme adherence, originality and creativity, technical complexity, usefulness, and presentation.

Previous hackathons

$30,000 pool

Winter Hack 2024–25

Theme: global food nutrition and scarcity. Three tracks — novice, advanced, and ideathon.

$12,220 pool

Winter Hack 2024

Theme: physical wellness, mental health, and social connection.

$13,000 pool

Spring Hack 2023

Three divisions with a strong emphasis on beginner participation.

Common questions

What if I don't know how to code?

No experience necessary. We hold workshops throughout the hackathon and have mentors on standby to help with your project.

Can high schoolers volunteer?

Yes — high-school mentors (grades 9–12) with a CS background help teams during the event. See the volunteer page to get involved.

How long does each hackathon last?

Between 24 and 48 hours. If a deadline lands at an inconvenient time in your time zone, email us and we'll make arrangements.

Sponsor a hackathon.

Hackathons are free for every student thanks to sponsors. Help us put on the next one.

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