There will be plenty of prizes for you and your team to compete for with many categories for you to express your creativity!
It really doesn't matter if you have not coded before, you can definetly have a great experience partaking in workshops and learning along other beginners.
Your time at MateoHacks will shine on your creative and collaborative skills, providing you with an amazing experience that you can learn tons from.
Any high school and middle school student can participate. If you've graduated from high school, you unfortunately, cannot participate, but feel free to sign up as a mentor or help volunteer on the day.
Students of any skill level can participate in MateoHacks! We will have mentors available to help you with your project throughout the day.
MateoHacks will be hosted at San Mateo High School on March 17, 2024. It will begin at around 8:00AM and end at around 9:00PM. We will release specific details closer to the end of 2023.
No! Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, MateoHacks is free for all participants. All food, swag, and other costs will be covered. If you are interested in helping sponsor this and future events, feel free to look at the sponsor FAQ section.
Please bring your student ID, laptop, chargers, and a good attitude. Power strips and toiletries are highly recommended but not required. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to supply you with anything specific at a moment’s notice, so please come prepared.
No problem! If you have dietary restrictions, simply add them to your application when you sign up, and we will accommodate you! Additionally, each meal will have vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options for everyone.
We will release a detailed agreement sheet in the near future.
Feel free to email us at mateohack25@gmail.com or fill out the contact form.
Absolutely! Offering memberships or access to your company’s products or services can be a great way to incentivize participants and build relationships with potential customers. This can take the form of a free year of a premium service or a lifetime membership, for example.
Yes, we welcome companies to participate in hackathons as speakers and judges. As a sponsor, you can provide insights into your industry, showcase your products and services, and help to guide participants towards developing solutions that align with your company’s values and goals.
Providing prizes is a great way to incentivize participants to compete and to showcase your company’s support for innovation. Prizes can include anything from cash awards to product or service packages. If this is not possible for your group, we would greatly appreciate donations of any amount.