The Horizon STEM Hackathon invites students and young visionaries to collaborate on cutting-edge tech projects while enjoying free food throughout the event. On July 25, 2026, participants will dive into an exciting day of coding, creating, and problem-solving under the guidance of expert mentors. Secure your free spot today to build your skills, team up with peers, and compete for amazing prizes.
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
🗓️ Hackathon Schedule
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Opening & Prompt Introduction
Kick off the event, meet your peers, and get the official reveal of the design challenges!
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Hacking Session
Dive into coding, designing, and building with your team.
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Dinner & Sponsor Shoutouts
Enjoy a free dinner to refuel while catching video highlights and shoutouts from our sponsors, MLH and The Coder School.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Final Polish
Make last-minute updates and put the finishing touches on your team presentations.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Presentations, Prizes, & Closing
Pitch your solutions to the judges, celebrate the winners, and wrap up an incredible day of innovation!
Group Me : https://groupme.com/join_group/115405889/DvYz4gR5
Horizon STEM is a student-led movement that combats the decline in K-8 science and math engagement by replacing passive memorization with hands-on, challenge-based workshops. Using a "Play-to-Learn" model, high school mentors provide near-peer guidance to younger students, helping them bridge the gap between classroom formulas and real-world application. By fostering a sense of ownership and identity as innovators, the project has successfully scaled to six chapters and hundreds of students to ensure the next generation remains curious about the future of STEM.