Student Hackathon 2021

Interested in software development, design, and coding? Sign up today for the virtual Student Hackathon 2021 hosted by the Maryland Innovation Center, MAGIC (Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboration), and IOT (Internet of Things). As a 2 -day challenge, this hackathon will be a challenging and fun experience where you can learn how to design, build, and pitch an app in a short period of time.

Students will be grouped into teams of 3-4 players and focus on one of the following challenges: Hack for the Future of Farming Hack to Create Cities of the Future Hack for Energy Efficiency Hack to Make Machines Smarter Freestyle/ Bring your own Idea Want to participate but don't know how to code? No problem! No experience is necessary and every great hackathon team needs a diverse set of skills, including graphic design, business, marketing, and communication.

MAGIC has a Hackathon Workshop that will provide you a crash course on all aspects of bringing an app to life, including new and innovative tools to help attain your goals. The Hackathon Workshop will be available in pre-recorded classes that you can view when it is convenient for you and your team. Ready to get started? Sign up today and come ready to identify a problem, design a solution, and build an app! All students with an interest in app development, graphic design, business, and/or marketing are encouraged to participate. Registration will close on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. *Please note: this hackathon is intended for high school students in 11th-12th grade.