About the challenge

CSI Hacks is a student-run hackathon for high schoolers across the Tri-Valley and Bay Area, organized by CSI and affiliated with STEM California. Over the course of one day, participants will build projects at the intersection of technology and real-world impact — whether that's AI, biotech, sustainability, or social good. No experience required. Just ideas, curiosity, and the drive to build.

Get started

  1. Register on https://www.csihacks.com/ and join our Discord for updates and team formation.
  2. Show up to the Zoho Building in Pleasanton on June 27th.
  3. Form or bring a team of up to 4.
  4. Build something in 12 hours, present to judges, and compete for prizes.

 

That's it. Come ready to create.

Requirements

What to Build

Build a working project in 12 hours that tackles a real problem. Projects can be apps, websites, hardware hacks, AI tools, or anything in between.

What to Submit

What to Submit

 

  • A link to your code (GitHub or equivalent)
  • A short demo video (2–3 minutes) showing your project in action
  • A brief project description covering what you built, why, and how
  • Any live demo link (if applicable)

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$0 in cash
TBD
$0 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

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Judging Criteria

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Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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