Southwest MN Hacks
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
to Saturday, March 21, 2026
Beginner FriendlyEdtechSocial Impact
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
30
Participants
2
Est. Projects
Southwest MN Hacks: Marshall Edition is Marshall's first-ever student hackathon. A beginner-friendly, 12-hour event where students come together to turn ideas into real projects. Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) at the Upper Conference Center, Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), Marshall, MN. Students from high schools, community colleges, and universities will work in small teams (up to 4 people) to build technology solutions to real-world problems. By the end of the day, teams demo what they built, whether that's a website, mobile app, automation tool, data project, or AI prototype. No experience necessary. This event is designed for first-time hackers just as much as experienced developers. Sponsor Challenge: Schwan's Company, our Platinum Sponsor, is providing a real-world business challenge. Details will be announced at the opening ceremony. What's Included (FREE) Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the day T-shirts and event swag Mentorship and technical support from SMSU Computer Science faculty Workshops and starter resources Plaques and medals for the top 5 teams Get started Who Can Participate: Ages 14+ (high school, community college, and university students) All skill levels welcome, from complete beginners to experienced developers Teams of 1 to 4 people (solo participants will be matched with a team) How to Register: Visit southwestmnhacks.org to register. Registration is free. Schedule Time Event 8:00 AM Opening Ceremony & Welcome 8:30 AM Team Formation 9:00 AM Hacking Begins 12:00 PM Lunch 3:00 PM Afternoon Snacks 5:00 PM Submissions Due on Devpost 5:15 PM Team Demos & Presentations 6:30 PM Dinner 7:15 PM Awards Ceremony & Closing 8:00 PM Event Ends Hosted by ETM Software Solutions | southwestmnhacks.org FAQ Do I need coding experience? Not at all! SouthwestMN Hacks is beginner-friendly. We'll have workshops, mentors, and resources to help you get started. No-code and low-code tools are welcome too. How much does it cost? Nothing. Completely free! Registration, meals, snacks, t-shirts, and all resources are included. Do I need a team? You can register solo and we'll help match you with a team during team formation. Teams can have 1 to 4 members. What should I bring? Your laptop, charger, and any devices you want to work with. We provide food, Wi-Fi, power strips, and workspace. How do I submit my project? All submissions go through this Devpost page. We'll walk you through the process at the event. Submit before 5:00 PM CT. Can I use pre-existing code or projects? You can use open-source libraries and APIs, but your project idea and core implementation must be new, started and built during the hackathon.