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Houston Community College • In‑person • April 4-5, 2026

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A 48‑hour student hackathon fusing code with neon‑soaked creativity. Build, learn, and ship projects that push the edge of tech.

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$10k+
Prizes
500+
Hackers
24/7
Food & Mentors

Build under neon lights

HackHCC is Houston Community College’s flagship hackathon. Whether it’s your first hack or you’re a seasoned builder, you’ll team up, learn from mentors, attend lightning talks, and ship something wild in just a weekend.

  • Workshops & tech talks
  • Free food & swag
  • Industry mentors
  • Beginner‑friendly tracks

Venue perks

  • • Fast Wi‑Fi & power strips
  • • Quiet nap zone
  • • Maker lab access
  • • 24/7 snacks & coffee

Tracks

Choose a path or blend a few—surprise us.

AI & Agents

Build assistants, copilots, and autonomous systems.

Cybersecurity

Offense, defense, detection—ship something secure.

XR & Games

WebXR, Three.js, and playful experiments.

Civic & Health

Tech for good, accessibility, health tools.

Prizes

Grand Prize

$3,500 + trophies + swag

Runner Up

$2,000 + swag

Best Beginner Hack

$1,000 + mentorship

Schedule (April 4-5)

Friday
  • 5:00 PM
    Check‑in & badge pickup
  • 6:00 PM
    Opening ceremony
  • 7:00 PM
    Team formation
  • 8:00 PM
    Hacking begins
Saturday
  • 10:00 AM
    Workshops & mentor hours
  • 12:30 PM
    Lunch
  • 6:30 PM
    Dinner
  • 11:59 PM
    Midnight check‑in
Sunday
  • 9:00 AM
    Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM
    Hacking ends
  • 11:00 AM
    Expo & judging
  • 3:00 PM
    Closing ceremony

Sponsors

Want to support Houston’s next wave of builders? We’d love to partner.

FAQ

Who can participate?

Any student 18+—all majors welcome. Beginners encouraged!

How much does it cost?

$0. Admission, food, and swag are free for accepted hackers.

Do I need a team?

No. We’ll host team‑formation activities Friday night.

What should I bring?

Laptop, charger, and anything you need to be comfy (headphones, hoodie).

What’s the venue?

Houston Community College (exact building TBA).

Code of Conduct?

Be excellent to each other. Standard MLH/Community guidelines apply.

Ready to jack in?

Applications open soon. Join the waitlist and get notified the moment we go live.