Join us for the hackathon on April 27th and 28th
What
Hack the Gap is a two-day hackathon aimed at creating a high-energy weekend where women and non-binary individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels can enjoy an accessible, approachable, positive experience.
Why
To have fun, connect with others and challenge yourself to build a weekend project with a team in a safe place to build and explore tech without the headwinds of inherent barriers in tech.
Who
We need idea people, designers, data people, testers, and programmers. If you don't code, that's cool. Come as you are!
This hackathon is for women and non-binary people. We use an inclusive definition of “woman” and “female” and we welcome trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary individuals.
If you're not sure if this event is for you? Get in touch with us.
How to participate
There are so many ways you can participate in the hackathon! You can share the link via your social media, volunteer or mentor teams at the event or
Be a Volunteer or Mentor
Sign up to Volunteer or be a Mentor to help guide teams as they think through their projects to ensure that they are accessible, innovative, etc. Interested in this opportunity? Fill out this form.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorships help make our Hackathon possible. If you or your organization would like to get involved, find out how here.
Come to demo day and cheer on the teams!
Eventbrite link coming soon!
Location
Osborn370 Building
370 Wabasha Street North
St Paul MN
Transportation:
Train: Take the Metro Green line towards St Paul and stop at Centro Station. Osborn 370 is a block form the train stop.
Bus: There are numerous bus stops near the building that stop on Wabasha, 6th Street and 5th Street.
Driving: There is paid street parking all around the building.
Parking at Victory Parking will be validated (free)
- Victory Parking Ramp is half a block away and will be validated.
Agenda:
KICK OFF + WORKING SESSION - Saturday, April 27th
8:45 am - Doors open. Coffee, pastries and fruits will be available
9am - Connect, eat and team formation. Most people will form teams at this time but if you came as a group that’s totally okay too!
9:45am - Begin working on projects!
12pm - Lunch is provided
5pm - Light dinner is provided.
6pm - End of day!
WORKING SESSION + DEMO DAY - Sunday, April 28th
8:45 am - Doors open. Coffee, pastries and fruits will be available
9am - Finish working on your projects!
12pm - Lunch/Get ready for demos!
1pm - Demos start
2:30pm - Prizes/wrap up
Prizes
🏆 Decided and awarded by the 2024 Hack the Gap judge panel. 🏆
1st Place
$1,500 to the first place team
2nd Place
$1,000 to the first place team
3rd Place
$500 to the first place team
COMPETITION RULES
When demoing your project, you’ll need to show your technology live, even if there are stubbed out parts of your application. Do not use PowerPoint or PDFs.
Team size can range from 2 to 6 people. Prize categories won’t have more than six prizes for the winning team. Teams with less than two people won’t be able to compete, although they can still attend the event.
The project hack must be built at the event, not prior to the event.
All teams retain full ownership of what they created during the hackathon. Hack the Gap claims no rights to any of the ideas.
There will be no alcohol served at the event.
You must read and adhere to the code of conduct.
That’s it. Those are the rules.
Are you a Genesys Works Participant?
We’re excited to welcome Genesys Works participants!
If you sign up as a Genesys Works participants, you’re eligible for specific prizes in addition to the hackathon prizes! Join by yourself to meet new people or come with a team and enjoy a weekend of fun, learning and connecting!
This hackathon is for women and non-binary individuals. All other interested participants come come support the teams on demo day and for a chance to win some Genesys Works specific prizes!