HackAugie

HackAugie is Augustana College’s first-ever 24-hour hackathon, bringing together 100–150 students from across the Midwest to build bold, creative, and impactful tech projects. From April 18–19, hackers will collaborate in teams to design, prototype, and pitch solutions to real-world challenges. Whether you're a beginner writing your first line of code or an experienced builder chasing your next big idea, HackAugie is a space to learn, experiment, and ship something meaningful. We believe innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. That’s why HackAugie welcomes developers, designers, product thinkers, data enthusiasts, hardware hackers, and storytellers. 💡 Expect:

$1,000+ in prizes

Workshops led by industry professionals

Mentorship from engineers & founders

A career fair + networking opportunities

Free swag, food, and 24 hours of pure creativity

This isn’t just a competition. It’s a launchpad. Build a solution that creates meaningful impact. Participants can choose to:

Solve real-world problems in sustainability, healthcare, education, fintech, AI, XR, or social impact

Build hardware or software projects

Explore cutting-edge tools like AI/ML, AR/VR, or cloud platforms

Or create something completely unexpected

We’re looking for projects that demonstrate:

Technical execution

Creativity and originality

Clear problem definition

Thoughtful user experience

Real-world potential

Form a team (1–4 members). Don’t have a team? No worries — we’ll host a team-matching session!

Register on Devpost.

Join our Discord community.

Attend pre-hack workshops to prepare.

Show up April 18–19 ready to build.

Beginners are welcome. Mentors will be available throughout the event to support you. Bring your curiosity. Bring your ambition. Bring your wildest ideas. Let’s build something unforgettable. ⚡