IGNITION HACKS

Online Hackathon / August 16-18, 2024

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Ignition Hacks is a 36-hour online hackathon that focuses on the intersection between business and technology . It is a fun-filled event featuring awesome prizes, SWAG, engaging workshops, and more!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can be on a team?

There can be 1-4 members on a team! Feel free to go solo, or collaborate with other hackers to create a project.

What if I don't have a team?

No worries at all! Many participants go into a hackathon looking for team members. We will have a team finding channel in our Discord server, and a networking portion for the in-person component for you to connect with other hackers.

How much does it cost to attend?

Attending Ignition Hacks is completely free. Zero dollars! We will cover all costs. Your only job is to hack, and have lots of fun! Leave the rest to us.

Is there a theme for projects?

We do not have a specific theme at Ignition Hacks, however, we are a business-tech hackathon, which means your pitch, idea, and technical demo are all equally valuable. We also offer specific prize tracks which will be listed closer to the event date, so if you’re stuck on project ideas, you can refer to those!

How long will the hackathon last?

The hackathon will last from Friday, August 16th to Sunday, August 18th. Hacking will be strictly 36 hours.

Who can participate?

Anyone from middle school to undergraduate students are welcome to compete!

What if I've never been to a hackathon before?

Ignition Hacks aims to help people from a variety of technical backgrounds and experiences. We are beginner friendly, and strive to reduce the barrier of entry to technology (including having a best beginner hack award). We will provide lots of resources including workshops, activities, and mentors for you to have one of the best hackathon experiences possible!

What if I have more questions?

Shoot us an email at info@ignitionhacks.com or message us on Instagram at @ignitionhacks and we'd be more than happy to answer your questions!

About Us

Founded in 2019, Ignition Hacks is a student-led organization that focuses on bridging technology and business. We are a team of coding-ninjas and business-savvy students that is dedicated to bringing an amazing hybrid-hackathon to you!

Our Team

Jasmine Xu

Director

Sohaila Ali

Logistics

Kevin Tang

Logistics

Daisy Wang

Logistics

Behzad Waseem

Logistics

Emily Yu

Logistics

Thomas Lenh

Finance

Megan Li

Finance

Kelvin Ngyuen

Finance

Franklin Ramirez

Finance Lead

Emma Shi

Finance

Matthew Yang

Finance

Harper Le

Marketing

Avery Ng

Marketing

Nilgun Sarikaya

Marketing Lead

Carrie Tieu

Marketing

Melissa Ho

UI/UX & Web Dev

Christine Wei

UI/UX

Rachel Wei

UI/UX