Hack4SocialGood

0 m · Surface

Harvard Computer Society presents

Hack 4Social Good

DatesMarch 5–7, 2027
LocationCambridge, MA

A weekend for undergraduates to dive into real social challenges, including problems brought forward by nonprofit and community partners. Free for accepted hackers.

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10 m · Sunlight zone

Build for impact,
not just for points.

Hack 4 Social Good is a weekend where students come together to code, build, and turn ideas into implementable projects. Teams take on real social challenges, with mentors on hand and beginner-friendly workshops all weekend.

3 daysMarch 5–7, 2027
FreeMeals, workshops, and mentorship included
Up to 4People per team
Any majorAll schools and experience levels

40 m · Twilight zone

Tracks

Announcing soon

More info to come

We're finalizing tracks with our nonprofit and community partners. Each track will have its own prize.

  1. Track 01
    To be revealed
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  2. Track 02
    To be revealed
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  3. Track 03
    To be revealed
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200 m · Below the surface

Curiosity
runs deep.

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Your field guide / FAQs
What is a hackathon?

A weekend where students come together to code, build, and turn ideas into implementable projects.

What is unique about Hack 4 Social Good?

Hack 4 Social Good focuses on impact: teams work on real social challenges, including problems brought forward by nonprofit and community partners.

Who can participate?

Hack 4 Social Good is open to undergraduate students from any school, major, and experience level.

What can I win?

We offer one prize per track. You can also win prizes through mini-events and raffles throughout the weekend. You'll get free swag just by submitting a project!

Do I need coding experience?

Not at all! All weekend, there will be beginner-friendly workshops covering the basics and mentors on hand.

How much does it cost?

The event is free for accepted hackers, including meals, workshops, mentorship, and event programming.

How big can teams be?

Teams can be a max of 4 people.

What if I don't have a team?

You will have opportunities to find people to form a team through the Discord and/or at the hackathon!

What will we do other than hack?

There will be professional opportunities, including coffee chats; workshops for learning different skills; and fun, team-building activities!

300 m · Abyssal reef

Ready to
dive in?

Registration is open for undergraduates from any school.
Come build something that matters.

Dive in & apply
See you beneath the surface.