Our Sponsors
Thank you to this year's Hack-A-House sponsors.
Contest Information
Overview
Three prompt topics are released at noon MT on the competition start date (September 26-27). Each topic focuses on a specific challenge impacting housing affordability. After selecting a topic, participants conduct research, meet with industry experts, and ultimately prepare a short slide deck to present live via Zoom to judges and other competitors. Judging takes place on the morning of the following day. Winners - one for each topic - are announced the same day.
Details
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Format: Fully virtual with live pitches via Zoom
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Eligibility: Open to all college and grad students
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Teams: Students may compete individually or in teams of up to five students
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Prizes: Over $12,000 in prizes across multiple focus areas
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Duration: 24-hour competition starting at noon MT in September 2025.
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Judges: Panels include startup founders, academics, and leaders of major companies
What is Hack-A-House?
Hack-A-House is an annual 24-hour “hackathon” created to inspire students to develop innovative solutions for the housing affordability crisis. Participants collaborate with peers, industry experts, and competition judges to explore and address housing challenges.
Partner Schools
This year we were thrilled to have 6 partner schools joining us to spread the word and further the efforts for better, more innovative and more affordable housing.
