STEM4US!
August 14–16, 2026
48-Hour Online Challenge • Ages 10-18
Virtual Ag-Tech Hackathon
Students have the chance to 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 home.
Why Join the STEM4US! Hackathon?
Scholarship Portfolio
Teams deliver functional apps, custom presentations, and verified digital badges—perfect for college applications and future 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
| Date & Time (EST) | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Parenting Workshop: AI Tools for STEM Success & Live Program Kickoff |
| Sat, Aug 15 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
Student Welcome Sprint • Tech Talks (Cyber, Mobile Dev) • Live Virtual Mentoring |
| Sat, Aug 15 7:00 PM – Midnight |
Deep-dive team coding sessions & mentor support via Discord infrastructure |
| Sun, Aug 16 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Cyber Careers Roundtable • Live Virtual Pitch Broadcast • Final Awards Ceremony |
Our Generous Event Patrons
Ranked in order of tier contribution ecosystem support. Join them in empowering the next generation of tech leaders!
Platinum Partners
Yvonne H. Burnley
Xan Grant
Marion Charles Williams (Precise Innovators)
Silver Supporters
Alan Cousin
Page (PGAfterPG)
David K. Owens
Charles Orbih
Darold L. Hamlin (Emerging Tech Consortium)
Daryle Hatley
Community Stewards
Abby Hussein
Horace Ward
Maka Taylor
Ayanna Graye
Choose Your Registration Pathway
Hackathon Alumni
$0 Waived
Exclusively for returning students who participated in past STEM4US! hackathons. Your registration application fee is 100% waived. Secure your priority spot instantly below.
Claim Waived Pass
New Student Pass
$50 USD
Grants full entrance credentials for new student participants. Includes complete access to advanced cloud platforms, sandbox tools, and event family meal provisions.
Get Student Pass
Pro Mentor Pass
$150 USD
For active tech professionals volunteering to anchor code sprints. Covers background verification processing costs and establishes your patron standing in the community.
Register As Pro Mentor
Showcase Speaker
$350 USD
Secures a core track speaking slot and structural platform logo highlights. Your ticket completely funds infrastructure requirements for two local community students.
Register as Speaker
Maximum Impact
VIP / Corporate 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 massive, sustainable community change.
Sponsor a Cohort