2025 Hack the Town
Come and join us for two days of coding with young people like yourself. And, just like last year, there are cash prizes for the winning and runner-up teams.
In partnership with Google Play, we're bringing together young coders, ages 15-25, for an unforgettable two days of creativity, coding, and connection. Teams will build innovative mobile apps centered around social justice and community themes, receiving guidance from experienced mentors in a supportive environment. The winning team earns a cash prize and the exclusive opportunity to deploy their app on Google Play!
Featuring:
Buffet catering
Cash prizes: $1800.00 for the winning team; $150.00 for the runner-up team
Experienced mentors providing guidance throughout the creative process
How you get ready:
Bring a computer with power cord
Bring your software of choice. E.g. Unity, Flutter, Mobile Angular UI
Have limited coding experience? No worries. Check out App Inventor. It’s great for prototyping - teams used it in 2024!
Come with an open mind, ready to be creative and collaborate
Be ready to have fun
The Challenge:
On day one we will place you on a team. Your team will be tasked with the goal of building an app that is social-justice and community centered. Here are some ideas to get your creative ideas flowing:
HealthTech: Mobility, Environment, Fitness, Dietary
EdTech: Adaptive Learning - personalized learning, Online Training
About us: Hack the Hood (HtH) provides underestimated youth and young adults with tech skill-building programs and career navigation support that is grounded in justice and supports economic mobility.