Hackathons with a purpose.
Work with a local nonprofit at a hackathon with a Code for Cause track!

How It Works

At the hackathon:

In addition to traditional tracks like education or healthcare, you'll have the option to participate in the Code for Cause track and build a project to help a specific nonprofit. You'll compute for fun prizes, same as you would with any other track.

After the hackathon:

We'll get you in contact with the nonprofit so you can gain real-life project management experience. Also, you'll get the opportunity to earn volunteer service hours as Code for Cause is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Upcoming Code for Cause Partnered Hackathons

Expertise Hacks

September 21
Sunnyvale
Announced Soon!

Expertise Hacks, hosted by ExpertiseNPO, will have free entry, lunch, dinner, and countless workshops throughout the day filled with guest speakers. Open to ALL skill levels, and with over $45,000 in prizes, it's the perfect opportunity to explore your hacking skills, network with others, and even get into contact with several CEOs and successful engineers that will be visiting.

E-Med Hacks

September 28
Fremont
Announced Soon!

E-Med Hacks, hosted by Mission San Jose, is open to both highschoolers and undergrad students. With free entry, lunch, dinner, and guest speakers there is no reason not to attend. Additionally, it's the largest medical focused hackathon in Bay Area. Open to ALL skill levels, it's the perfect opportunity to make projects, connections, and a positive change in our communities.

BellHacks2.0 x Code for Cause

October 19
San Jose
Announced Soon!

BellHacks2.0 is a partnership between the students of Bellarmine College Preparatory and Code for Cause. This hackathon is open to all high school students and showcases Code for Cause's impace by expanding to 3 tracks: education, environment, healthcare. BellHacks2.0 will feature workshops, guest speakers, and prizes. Join us for a day of coding, collaboration, and creativity and we hope to make a real impact.

Want Code for Cause at Your Hackathon?

If you're running your own hackathon and are interested in partnering with Code for Cause, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at our email team@codeforcause.dev or through our contact us page.

Increased Participation

Partnering with Code for Cause noticably increases project submission rates.

Community Collaboration

Connect and work with local nonprofits through a Code for Cause partnership.

Appeal to Sponsors

Sponsors love to support hackathons that give to community.

Increased Promotion

Partnered hackathons get access to our email list of 400+ hackers.

Frequently Asked Questions
So who runs the hackathons?
The hackathons that we partner with typically have their own organizing team. We serve as the middle man, connecting the nonprofit to the hackathon.
Can I get service hours?
Yes, because you are building a project for real 501(c)3 nonprofits, you can get service hours for time spent coding.
Who can participate?
If you can participate in the hackathon we are partnered with, you can participate in the Code for Cause track.
How do I get notified when a hackathon is happening?
Join our email list and we'll send you an email whenever we partner with a new hackathon!
Who are the judges?
The judge panel will vary from hackathon to hackathon, but they will typically be a mix of nonprofit representatives and hackathon organizers.
What happens after the hackathon?
After the hackathon, we'll connect you with the nonprofit to continue working on the project if you'd like. This is great for earning service hours and recommendation letters!
Looking for our 2023 Code for Cause Hackathon? It's right here!