WiCS x Opportunity Hack: Spring 2026 Hackathon

About the challengeJoin Women in Computer Science and Opportunity Hack in solving real-world technology problems! We present two different problem statements from two non-profit organizations along with different technical tracks for students (both undergraduate and graduate) to tackle.Goals & PrizesGoal:Solve specific problems for partnered nonprofits using the "Founding Engineer" track.NonprofitsWorld Institute for Action Learning | wial.org | Software Requirements Doc (SRD)Client Case Management | Software Requirements Doc (SRD)Prize Tracks:Founding Engineer (Premier Track):Awarded totwo teams for two separate problemssolving specific problems for partnered non-profits.For each of the two projects:Technical Awards:Categories include:Best AI UsageBest social impactBest accessibilityTop majority female teamTop freshman/sophomore teamBest security buildAwardsPrizesFounding Engineer (World Institute of Action Learning)Monitor for each winner + $500 cash for teamFounding Engineer (Client Case Management)Monitor for each winner + $500 cash for teamBest AI UsageAlexa Echo DotsBestSocial ImpactMagSafe charging standsBestAccessibilityStanley cupsTop majority female teamPolaroid camerasTop freshman/sophomore teamJBL Go SpeakersBest security buildMechanical gaming keyboards