STEM4US!
October 9–11, 2026
Sponsor
Columbus Day Weekend • Ages 10-18
Virtual Ag-Tech Hackathon
Build AI-powered farm apps, master visual coding, and collaborate with world-class tech mentors—gaining real-world experience and portfolio projects from the safety of your home.
Why Join the Hackathon?
Scholarship Portfolio
Teams deliver functional apps, custom presentations, and verified digital badges—perfect for college applications and tech scholarships.
Prizes & Recognition
High-stakes cash prizes, advanced tech tools, and certified credentials highlight and elevate student achievements.
Mentorship & Careers
Direct live alignment with industry champions in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud tech who provide code coaching and career guidance.
Weekend Schedule
Fri, Oct 9
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST)
Parenting Workshop: AI Tools for STEM Success & Live Program Kickoff
Sat, Oct 10
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (EST)
Student Welcome Sprint • Tech Talks (Cyber, Mobile Dev) • Live Virtual Mentoring
Sat, Oct 10
7:00 PM – Midnight (EST)
Deep-dive team coding sessions & mentor support via Discord infrastructure
Sun, Oct 11
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)
Cyber Careers Roundtable • Live Virtual Pitch Broadcast • Final Awards Ceremony
Our Generous Event Patrons
Ranked in order of tier contribution. Join them in empowering the next generation of tech leaders!
Platinum Partners
Yvonne H. Burnley
Xan Grant
Marion Charles Williams (Precise Innovators)
David K. Owens
Silver Supporters
Alan Cousin
Page (PGAfterPG)
Charles Orbih
Darold L. Hamlin (Emerging Tech Consortium)
Daryle Hatley
Community Stewards
Abby Hussein
Horace Ward
Maka Taylor
Ayanna Graye
Choose Your Pathway
Hackathon Alumni
$0 Waived
Exclusively for returning students who participated in past STEM4US! hackathons. Your registration application fee is 100% waived.
Claim Waived Pass
New Student Pass
$50 USD
Grants full entrance credentials for new student participants. Includes complete access to advanced cloud platforms and event family provisions.
Get Student Pass
Pro Mentor Pass
$150 USD
For active tech professionals volunteering to anchor code sprints. Covers background verification costs and establishes your patron standing.
Register As Mentor
Showcase Speaker
$350 USD
Secures a core track speaking slot and platform logo highlights. Your ticket completely funds infrastructure requirements for two local students.
Register as Speaker
Maximum Impact
VIP / Sponsor
$500+ USD
$500 to $20k+ Contribution
Empower entire student cohorts and secure elite premium brand placement. Enter any custom amount starting at $100 to drive sustainable impact.
Sponsor a Cohort