PatriotHacks 2021
- Apr 16-18, 2021
- Arlington, VA
2021
PatriotHacks
Third Annual 36-Hour Hackathon To Create, Collaborate, Learn, and Innovate.
About PatriotHacks
PatriotHacks is the flagship hackathon at George Mason University where innovators can play, learn, create, game, and revolutionize technology.
This year’s hackathon is entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from across the world can enjoy plenty of workshops, activities, and networking events along with free swag. This provides hackers an opportunity to build their resumes and making memories that will last a lifetime. The event is entirely
ree, and no experience is required to attend. Join us from April 16 – April 18, 2021.
200+ Students
36 Hours
Epic Prizes!
Free Food & Swag
Event Schedule
- Apr 16-18, 2021
- George Mason University / Arlington Campus
Pick Your Track
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Best Overall Hack
- Nintendo Switches will be awarded to the team with the best overall project
All are automatically entered in this track, good luck and may the odds ever be in your favor.
Financial Track
- $100 VISA gift card for each team member
College students struggle with budgeting, and poor financial decisions can lead to bad spending habits.
Can you develop a way to help people make smart financial decisions?
Health
- After all that hacking, go workout with FitBit Charge for all the members!
During the first few months of covid, many became worried about their health, and started making changes to their lives.
Can you help people develop a healthier lifestyle?
Sustainability
- Be blown away with Patagonia jackets for the entire team!
Climate change has been a threat for years. and companies and individuals have been more active in trying to do their part in reducing waste and helping the climate.
Can you come up with an idea that can help save the earth?
Education
- Make presenting easy with mini projectors for all the members on your team! (or set up movie nights)
When the pandemic began, education was suddenly forced to move online, and many have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of education they received.
Do you have a way to make education better?
Most likely to become a startup
- Stay up late working with your new cofounders and mini Keurig for the team!
Every start-up originates as an idea! Does yours have the potential to become a unicorn?
Patriot Favorite
- A gift card to (our) favorite study hangout, Panera Bread.
Everyone has a favorite project. Can you become one of ours?
Best All Female Hack
- Experiment with Rasberry PI 4 starter kits for all the team members
Some of the best technological
advancements have been made thanks to women! Will your all-women team be the next Ada Lovelace?
Best Beginner
- All team members will receive a Corsair K55 keyboard
Tired of seeing entry-level positions marketed towards people with 5+ years of experience? Tired of being turned away for not having any experience?
Everyone has to start
somewhere! All teams comprising of newcomers are welcome to try this track!
Our Team
Sponsors
We need the support of corporate partners to make this event possible. By sponsoring this hackathon, your company will meet a highly entrepreneurial and hard-working group of young adults. Individuals will come from a variety of disciplines, all of whom will be eager to apply their innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Sponsor Packages
Our sponsorship packages are tiered; you can choose the best fit for your organization. If you are looking for something different, it would be our pleasure to custom tailor a package matching your company’s needs.
Sliver
$2500
- Everything included in Supporter, Silver, and Gold Tier
- Website and t-shirt will include “PatriotHack 2021 at George Mason University presented by [company name]”
- Option to host an additional sponsored workshop
- Spotlight in the virtual platform
Gold
$4000
- Everything included in Supporter, Silver, and Gold Tier
- Website and t-shirt will include “PatriotHack 2021 at George Mason University presented by [company name]”
- Option to host an additional sponsored workshop
- Spotlight in the virtual platform
Platinum
$6000
- Everything included in Supporter, Silver, and Gold Tier
- Website and t-shirt will include “PatriotHack 2021 at George Mason University presented by [company name]”
- Option to host an additional sponsored workshop
- Spotlight in the virtual platform
Supporter
$1000
- Everything included in Supporter, Silver, and Gold Tier
- Website and t-shirt will include “PatriotHack 2021 at George Mason University presented by [company name]”
- Option to host an additional sponsored workshop
- Spotlight in the virtual platform
Frequently Asked Questions
Students who are currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from a colleger university are eligible to attend. All disciplines are welcome! If you are not a college student or recent graduate, you may be able to participate as a mentor or volunteer.
Of course! Whether you’re an experienced student or a working professional, you are welcome to register as a mentor to help students debug or to host a workshop.
To learn new things and also we have a plethora of prizes and swag.
We like to keep teams at 4 or less participants so that the competition is fair between teams
Bring whatever you like!
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic. we may offer this option in some alternative format. For now, you may refer to a MH’s Hardware Lab for more information on getting hardware for your hacks
The event is completely free for all registered participants
Yes. We’ll make sure that you do.
We will be hosting a lot of online events to bring the community together.
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