Grizzly Hacks is more than just a hackathon—it’s an event where high school students come together to turn ideas into reality.

Whether you’ve been coding for years or just wrote your first line of code yesterday, you’re welcome here. No matter your skill level, you’ll find a place to explore, team up, and create something awesome—just bring your curiosity.

We’ll cover everything: food, workshops, mentorship, and prizes—all for free. Just show up with curiosity and passion, and we’ll take care of the rest. 100% Free!!

 

Grizzly Hacks 2025 is open to all high schoolers across California. Come have fun!

Requirements

What to Build?

The theme will be revealed once everyone arrives at the venue, and participants will build their projects around that central idea.

What to Submit?

On Devpost you will need to answer questions surrounding your project and you will need to provide a link to your project. Providing a live demo is optional. Students will also need to build a presentation/slideshow to showcase in front of the judges.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$100 in prizes
xyz domains
$4 in cash
25 winners

*Not monetary prize*

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Creativity - 25%
    How unique and original is your project? We're looking for fresh ideas that haven't been done before.
  • Technical Implementation - 25%
    Show us your coding skills! How well did you execute your idea from a technical standpoint?
  • Design & User Experience - 20%
    Is your project easy to use and visually appealing? Great design makes all the difference.
  • Real-World Impact - 15%
    Does your project solve an actual problem? We love solutions that can make a difference.
  • Presentation Skill - 15%
    Can you pitch your idea effectively? Communication is key to bringing your vision to life.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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