The Conrad Challenge Junior Hackathon is a FREE virtual event on entrepreneurship & innovation!
SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2021
The Conrad Challenge Junior Hackathon is a free two day virtual event that will introduce students to entrepreneurship and innovation. Students (ages 10-14, located in the United States) will work in teams of 2-5 to solve a real world problem and create a mockup of their innovation. Students will gain exposure to the Conrad Challenge including specialized workshops in business and product design, mentoring from Conrad Challenge high school entrepreneurs, and feedback from expert judges. No coding experience is necessary to participate.
Beyond the unique learning experience, students will meet fellow innovators from across the country on our digital forums and during community building events!
WINNING TEAMS RECEIVE:
Each member of the top three winning teams of the Conrad Challenge Junior Hackathon will be awarded the following prizes:
Discount code for the full cost of the Conrad Challenge Round 2 fees (valued at $499)
ALL ATTENDEES RECEIVE:
Conrad Challenge Junior Hackathon T-shirt and other fun items!
A discount code for $250.00 off for the Round 2 fees of the Conrad Challenge
Conrad Challenge Junior Hackathon certificate of completion
FAQ:
What is a hackathon? Contrary to the name, a hackathon does not involve any hacking! A hackathon is an event where individuals come together to create fun innovations or solve real-world problems in a short amount of time.
What if I have never participated in a hackathon before? No prior hackathon or technical experience (no coding!) is required. In collaboration with Rocket Club, we will teach students everything they need to know in order to submit a successful project!
What will I gain from participating? Students will gain experience with innovation and entrepreneurship. We will teach skills like digital prototyping, pitching, and virtual collaboration. Students will also meet fellow student innovators from across the country on our digital forums and during community building events.
When and where will the event be hosted? The event will be entirely virtual and will take place on Discord and Hopin on September 25th and 26th. The event is hosted on the digital event platform, Hopin. Other platforms such as Discord will also be utilized during the event.
Do I need to have a team? Students will work in teams of 2-5. Students can register with a pre-formed team or as individuals. If you don’t have a team yet, register and we will help match you!
Who is eligible to participate? Students ages 10-14 living in the United States are eligible to participate. Student teams are not required to be from the same school.
Is the event free? Yes!
Are there prizes? Yes! The prizes are outlined in the event description above.
What if I have further questions? Please reach out to Hackathon@ConradChallenge.org
PRESENTED BY:
The Conrad Foundation strives to foster collaborative, student-centered, real-world-relevant learning that cultivates innovation and entrepreneurship. Through the Foundation’s programs, we unleash students’ potential to create impactful solutions and a sustainable community for generations to come. The Conrad Challenge Junior Hackathon is fully run by the Alumni Leadership Council (ALC). The ALC is a group of former Conrad Challenge finalists who volunteer year-round to further the Conrad Foundation’s mission.
Rocket Club is the world's first STEM & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program for Creatives ages 7-14. A virtual academy with members from around the world where members are surrounded by like-minded individuals and encouraged to maximize their potential with passion driven lessons.
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