Find your crew
Meet peers in the Discord server, form or join teams of up to four, or hack solo with community support.
January 1-11 | Global | Online
Where student builders craft the next wave of innovation.
AlamedaHacks is a student-run, fully virtual hackathon helping high school and college makers ship meaningful projects, learn new skills, and unlock $15K+ in tools, credits, and mentoring.
$15K+
Prize stack you keep building with
10 days
From kickoff to polished demo
1-4 teammates
Solo-friendly, team ready
Event Snapshot
$15K+ ready.
Format10-day, fully online
EligibilityHigh school + college students
TeamsSolo or 1-4 member crews
PlatformDevpost submission + demo video
About AlamedaHacks
Global, student-led, and built to ship real projects.
Over ten days, high school and college students team up online to turn ideas into functional tools—from software to data-driven apps—that tackle real-world problems.
International + virtual
January 1-11, 2026. Join from anywhere with Wi-Fi and collaborate across time zones.
High school + college
Open to students entering or currently in high school or early college—no prior hackathon experience required.
Build what matters
Use any programming language, framework, or tool to prototype solutions and submit on Devpost with a short demo.
Community & mentors
Workshops, Discord check-ins, and industry reviewers keep the event supportive, low-pressure, and learning-first.
Participants can hack solo or with teams of up to four. Across the ten days you’ll brainstorm, iterate quickly, and package your work with a clear problem statement and demo video for judges.
A panel of engineers and product leaders reviews every submission for creativity, technical quality, and impact. Beyond major prizes, most hackers receive perks like premium dev tools, learning platforms, and community access just for showing up.
The result: resume-ready experience, portfolio projects that tell your story, and a supportive network of builders to keep learning with long after demo day.
Event blueprint
The structure that keeps momentum high.
Schedule
Jan 1-11, 2026 | Kickoff, build sprints, mentor check-ins, and demo showcase.
Teams
1-4 builders per team or solo. Mix skill levels for the best collaborations.
Access
100% online. Join from anywhere and follow the sun with global teammates.
Prizing
$15,000+ in premium tools, software, and subscriptions that extend your runway.
How it works
The 10-day flow from idea to impact.
Build and learn
Attend optional workshops, experiment with new stacks, and iterate quickly on problems that matter to you.
Submit on Devpost
Package your project with a clear write-up, problem statement, and short demo video for the judging panel.
Earn recognition
Top teams receive premium tools and spotlight features, while every participant keeps perks and portfolio wins.
Prize architecture
$15,000+ in tools, memberships, and founder capital.
Our prize stack focuses on leverage - resources that accelerate your roadmap instead of swag that gathers dust.
First Place | $6,159 value
2-year VIP CodeCrafters, Nord Security suite, Nexos.ai credits, Cleanshot, AoPS vouchers, and more.
Second Place | $1,470 value
1-year CodeCrafters VIP plus Cleanshot X, delivered to every teammate.
Third Place | $750 value
6-month CodeCrafters VIP and premium tooling to keep iteration velocity high.
Participation | $6,700 value
.xyz domains, Interview Cake access, Unibee licenses, and other partner unlocks for every attendee.
Partners
The brands investing in the next generation.
Our partners are carefully selected for alignment with student founders. Their tools power projects during the sprint and beyond.
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Meet the organizers
A lean team obsessed with detail.
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Organizer lineup drops soon
Stay tuned
The full roster of producers, mentors, and founders will be announced as we finalize contracts. Expect a world-class crew of builders and operators.
Take the next step
Secure your seat among the most ambitious student builders.
Registration is limited to maintain a premium experience. Lock in your spot, meet your crew, and get early access to partner perks.