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What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is an event where programmers, designers, and innovators collaborate on creative projects within a short timeframe. Participants form teams to rapidly develop ideas into prototypes.

Our hackathon provides:

Competition Tracks

This year's hackathon features two distinct tracks to accommodate different ages:

Junior (8-12)

Designed for participants who are new to hackathons or coding in general.

Resources include:

  • Intro Level Workshops
  • Mentors
  • Community
  • Seperate Judging

Teen (13-18)

Geared towards more experienced participants who are ready to tackle advanced challenges and showcase their skills.

Resources include:

  • Advanced Workshops
  • Access to advanced resources
  • Larger Prizes
  • Supportive Community

Prizes (Teen)

First Place - $300

Gift card of choice

Second Place - $200

Gift card of choice

Third Place - $150

Gift card of choice

Prizes (Junior)

First Place - $150

Gift card of choice

Second Place - $100

Gift card of choice

Third Place - $50

Gift card of choice

Important Dates

March 1, 2025

Registration Opens

Sign up early to get updated and start forming teams

March 15, 2025 7:00 AM PST

Opening Ceremony

Join us for a virtual prep session to learn about the tools and resources available

March 15-22, 2025

Hackathon Week

Begin Coding

March 22, 2025 2:00 PM PST

Project Submissions Due

Final deadline for all project submissions

March 23, 2025 - TBD

Winners Announced

Awards ceremony and celebration

Judging Rubric

Creativity & Originality

How creative or innovative is the idea behind the app?



/25

Execution and Function

Does your project function as intended? How is the quality of the code? Does it run smoothly with no errors?

/50

Design

How well was the project designed?




/15

Presentation

How well was the project presented?





/10

Total

Total out of:





/100

Registration Information

Registration Details:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an experienced programmer?

No, we welcome participants of all skill levels. Hackathons are great learning experiences, and we'll have mentors available to help.

Can I participate remotely?

Yes! This year's hackathon is online.

What if I don't have a team?

We'll host a team formation event before the hackathon to help you find teammates, or you can participate individually if you prefer.

What should I bring?

Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and open mind!

Why are the age groups seperated?

This is due to the limitations of Devpost, as well as to make it fair.

Platinum Sponsor

Keysight Technologies

In-Kind Sponsors

XYZ
Desmos
Interview cake