LAGCC Spring 2026 Hackathon

About the challengeIn this fast-paced, collaborative experience, you’ll design and build creative tools that help local businesses grow, operate more efficiently, and better serve their communities. Whether you're passionate about tech, design, or problem-solving, this is your chance to turn ideas into solutions, sharpen your skills, and make a meaningful difference. Come ready to create, collaborate, and bring your ideas to life!Challenge Focus:Teams should identify a real problem that small businesses face—such as marketing, customer engagement, inventory management, online presence, or operations—and create atech-enabled tool, platform, or servicethat solves itYou can choose any programming language or technology stack that you're comfortable with, and our mentors will be available to help you with any questions or challenges you may encounter along the way. In addition to building your project, you'll also have the opportunity to attend pre-hackathon workshops, network with industry professionals, and compete for prizes. Our goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, make new connections, and have fun!