Color Hacks — Hackathon
Color Hacks + Northwestern NSBE
Putting students of color at the forefront of tech. beginner-friendly, hybrid hackathon.
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
2 days
Date
Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
About the Hackathon
Putting students of color at the forefront of tech. beginner-friendly, hybrid hackathon.
WELCOME TO COLOR HACKS + NORTHWESTERN EQUITECHColor Hacks is a free hackathon putting students of color at the forefront of tech. We're creating a space where beginners and experienced coders alike can build projects, learn new skills, and connect with mentors who understand their journey.No coding experience? No problem. Color Hacks is designed to be beginner-friendly. Whether you've never written a line of code or you're a seasoned developer, you'll find your place here.Event Details:Dates: February 27 - March 1, 2025Format: Online/Hybrid workshops (Fri & Sat) + In-person Awards Ceremony at Northwestern University (Sun)Cost: FREETeam Size: 1-5 membersThanks to our sponsors Google, Major League Hacking (MLH), Reach Capital, and Opennote, participants will compete for prizes including Logitech webcams, Google swag bags, and more.Partnering with Northwestern University NSBERegister:mlh.link/colorhacks
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
Feb 27, 2026
End
Mar 1, 2026
Duration
2 days
Prize Breakdown
General Prizes
- -Logitech webcams
- -Google swag bags
- -more
Schedule
2025-02-27
Online/Hybrid Workshop
2025-02-28
Online/Hybrid Workshop
2025-03-01
In-person Awards Ceremony at Northwestern University
Organized by Color Hacks
Online · Ended
Timeline
Feb 27, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Mar 1, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.
