Chicago Builds

Overview

Chicago Builds is a hackathon where students use technology to solve real problems affecting communities across Chicago.

Prompt

Identify a real problem in Chicago and build a practical technology-based solution.

Projects can focus on areas like:

• Transportation
• Education
• Accessibility
• Sustainability
• Public safety
• Community resources
• Small businesses

Judging

• Community impact
• Technical execution
• Creativity
• Feasibility

Tagline

Build for Chicago.