TEENTECHSF PRESENTS

CIVIC HACKATHON

OCTOBER 2025
SAN FRANCISCO

ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS

Inviting all high schoolers

FREE ADMISSION
$1K+ IN PRIZES

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Built for First-Time Hackers

Whether you're just starting to code or have never touched a line of code before, TeenTechSF's Civic Hackathon is designed with you in mind. Our event focuses on learning, collaboration, and creating meaningful projects that impact our community.

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Learn Together

Join workshops, get mentorship, and collaborate with like-minded peers.

Build Real Projects

Get the opportunity to create real solutions for real community problems.

Make Friends

Connect with other high school students who share your interests. Form teams and build lasting friendships.

Win Prizes

Compete for exciting prizes while learning valuable skills. Everyone has a chance to win, regardless of experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about participating in the Civic Hackathon

Do I need coding experience?

Not at all! Our hackathon is specifically designed for beginners. We'll provide workshops, mentors, and resources to help you learn and build your first project.

What should I bring?

Just bring your laptop, charger, and enthusiasm! We'll provide everything else including meals, snacks, and any necessary equipment.

How do teams work?

You can form teams of up to 4 people. Don't worry if you don't have a team - you can form one at the event or join a team through our Discord server.

What kind of projects can we build?

You'll build projects that address real community challenges through our different tracks. We'll provide details about the tracks during the opening ceremony.

Is the hackathon free?

Yes! The hackathon is completely free to attend. We provide meals, snacks, swag, and everything you need to participate.

How long is the event?

The exact schedule will be announced closer to the event date. Typically, our hackathons run over a weekend, with a longer session on Saturday and a shorter session on Sunday.

Organization Grant Partners

Youth Funding Youth Ideas logo Youth Funding Youth Ideas
Synopsys Outreach Foundation logo Synopsys Outreach Foundation Visit Website

Event Sponsors

Art of Problem Solving logo Art of Problem Solving bronze Sponsor Visit Website

Become a Sponsor

Support the next generation of civic tech innovators. View our sponsorship prospectus to learn about the opportunities and benefits of partnering with the TeenTechSF Civic Hackathon.

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