Bring It!

The largest hackathon on the Central Coast is back for the 10th year: Cruz Hacks 2023 on January 13-15. This year will again be onsite and in-person! Whether you are a business leader, engineer, marketer, hiring manager, or project manager, you will want to participate as a judge and/or mentor. Find new talent to hire for your company. Suggest a project that aligns with your company. Experience the passion and build solutions for global warming, pandemic, and social justice. Bring your company’s solutions into the team projects. To participate, you must sign up to apply by December 16th.

Project Categories

Encouraging a new generation of social good innovators. Winners could be the next big startup in Santa Cruz. Check out the categories in the graphic below:

Be a Judge or Mentor

Mentors and judges are crucial for the success of this event. If you are interested in helping to inspire youth and expand your network, get involved! By providing your expertise and skills, you will help guide our hackers towards developing their innovative ideas to better our communities. Learn more and apply by hitting the button below:

SPONSOR: Niantic Labs