What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is where you turn your crazy ideas into real stuff. You'll learn how to design or code an app and pitch your idea to judges! Students from all across Seattle will gather for 20 hours of innovation and learning. You take care of the building, we take care of you.

We will be following TechnoHack's Code Of Conduct.

How much does it cost?

TechnoHacks is completely free! Snacks and caffine will be provided, but meals will not; there are several places to eat nearby, so bring some cash or lunch from home if you think you'll need it!

How many people can be in a team?

Four students are allowed per team. You can register with your team or find one through Discord or the a team mixer at the start of the hackathon.

What can I build?

You can build whatever you'd like, whether its a web app, mobile app, hardware hack, or just a prototype of your idea. We will not be providing any hardware materials, so if you're planning on going that route, be sure to bring your own tools! Any project under one of the UN's 17 Goals is recommended.

Who can attend?

TechnoHacks is open to all middle and high school students! No stipends for travel will be offered though, so make sure you have transportation to and from the event.

Don't worry if you're completely new to hackathons; we will be holding workshops where students can learn how to get started with ideation, web/app development, code collaboration, and more. Stay tuned for more information about workshops in January!

Why the UN's 17 Goals for Sustainability?

TechnoHacks was inspired by Technovation, an international app development competition that encourages participants to create solutions for one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that creating with the goals in mind helps us build projects that help others, which is what tech is all about.

What if I don't know how to code?

No worries! TechnoHacks is all about learning, so we don't expect you to build a fully functional app at all. We'll teach you how to create an idea, wireframe it, and pitch it, so you can put your idea to paper without having to code at all!

Prizes for coding and non-coding tracks will be seperated, so everyone has an opportunity to win something great.