Don't miss the February 2025 Hackathon!
Join us for our weekend hackathon on February 8th & 9th 2025!
Demo Day on Sunday February 9th.
Attention Minnesota technologists! Are you passionate about innovation? Curious about a career in tech, or already part of the industry? Looking to spend a weekend learning, networking, and building? This event is for you!
Join us on February 8th and February 9th at Osborn370 in downtown St Paul! We'll gather in downtown St. Paul for a weekend filled with creativity and collaboration. Meet fellow tech enthusiasts, connect with potential employers, and put your skills on display!
Prizes for Top Teams
1st Place: To be announced
2nd Place: To be announced
3rd Place/Community Prize: To be announced
Tickets are $15/person. Breakfast, lunch and snacks appetizers will be provided!
Location: Osborn370, 370 Wabasha St N St Paul, MN 55102)
What Is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a rapid innovation process aimed at developing projects, prototypes and blueprints to address a particular challenge. The Hack the Gap Hackathon is an experience to empower intergenerational teams to generate innovation.
This is a means to connect with other community members to participate in creative problem solving around a systemic and institutional issue impacting our society.
About our Hackathon
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Hack the Gap is a two-day hackathon on February 8-9, 2025, designed to create a vibrant, inclusive weekend where people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels can collaborate, learn, and build together.
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This hackathon is for everyone! We welcome idea people, designers, data experts, testers, and programmers. No coding experience? No problem—come as you are!
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To have fun, connect with like-minded individuals, and challenge yourself to create a project over the weekend with a team. Hack the Gap provides a safe and inclusive space for participants to innovate without the barriers of bias or exclusion often faced in the tech industry.
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We want to make this event accessible to all financial situations and we understand that sometimes the ticket cost--even if it's nominal--can be a burden. If you need assistance with the cost of your ticket, we have scholarships available. Please contact us: hello@hackthegap.com.
Event Schedule 🗓️
Kickoff + Working Session - Saturday, February 8th
8:45 AM: Doors open. Coffee, pastries, and fruit will be available.
9:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast, connect with others, and form teams. Most participants will find teammates now, though pre-formed groups are also welcome!
9:45 AM: Begin work on projects!
12:00 PM: Lunch provided.
5:00 PM: Light appetizers provided.
6:00 PM: Wrap-up for the day.
Working Session + Demo Day - Sunday, February 9th
8:45 AM: Doors open with coffee, pastries, and fruit available.
9:00 AM: Finalize projects!
12:00 PM: Lunch break and prep for demos.
1:00 PM: Demos begin.
2:30 PM: Prize announcements and wrap-up.
FAQ’s
Q: Are there prizes?
A: Yes! Cash prizes will be divided equally among team members. The exact amounts will be announced closer to the event.
Q: Who can participate?
A: This year, our hackathon is open to everyone. We uphold a strict code of conduct to ensure an inclusive, harassment-free environment. The Hack the Gap team reserves the right to dismiss any participant who violates the code of conduct. You don’t need prior tech experience to join—participants of all experience levels are welcome!
Q: Do I need to come with a project?
A: No need to bring a project! Come ready to pitch your ideas or listen to others’ ideas and join a team. All projects must be new, meaning you cannot bring something you are already working on. We encourage innovative ideas that can have a real-world impact.
Q: What if I don’t have a team?
A: No problem! You can come alone, ready to connect with others, pitch ideas, or take on a supporting role in a team. If you register as an individual, we’ll help you find a team during the event.
Interested in Getting Involved Further?
Become a Hackathon Volunteer or Mentor! 📢
Join us as a Hackathon Volunteer or Mentor! Help make the event a success by supporting participants, coordinating activities, and fostering innovation. Sign up to contribute and be part of an inspiring tech community!
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Sponsor! 🎡
Join us in empowering the next wave of tech talent! Become a sponsor for Hack the Gap Hackathon and showcase your commitment to diversity and innovation. Help shape the future of tech—sign up now!