HackFW
HackFW
Month-long virtual hackathon
🏆 May 1 & 2, 2026
UTA Downtown Fort Worth
Flagship event with networking, free hands-on workshops & skill development, judging & awards
Our Mission
HackFW creates a sustainable innovation flywheel for Fort Worth by exposing youth and workforce to hands-on technical product development in data and software engineering.
Through real-world challenges and industry mentorship, we're building a pipeline that keeps technical talent local while establishing Fort Worth as an emerging tech hub.
We'll lead with the Fort Worth DAO as an open-source, Web3 civic-minded digital sovereignty initiative, connecting winning builders with problem sponsors to accelerate product-market fit and real-world deployment.
Focus Areas
🤖 Emerging Tech Integration
Practical applications of AI, blockchain, IoT, and other convergent technologies to solve real North Texas problems.
📊 Convergent Technology & Systems
Assembling industrial champions with 10x engineers to apply first principles thinking on hardware, electronics, and data engineering challenges—bringing breakthrough solutions to our bounty board problems.
💻 Software Development
Web, mobile, and cloud application building focused on practical deployment and user impact.
🏛️ Civic Innovation
Solutions for Fort Worth community challenges that improve quality of life for residents.
Key Differentiators
🔄 Flywheel Approach
Not just an event, but a sustained talent development pipeline
🏢 Industry Integration
Direct pathways from participation to employment opportunities
🎯 Civic Focus
Solutions for real Fort Worth challenges with measurable impact
📚 Educational Alignment
Integrated with TCC/TCU curriculum and academic programs
🌱 Grassroots Growth
Building from community up, not top-down
🌐 Web3 Leadership
Fort Worth DAO as open-source digital sovereignty initiative
Innovation Bounty Board
We're building an ongoing database of real regional North Texas problems for local students, researchers, government, and industry to tackle with convergent technology.
Challenge Areas
- Web3 & Digital Sovereignty
- Electronics & Hardware Innovation
- Software, Data & Information Systems
- Emergent & Convergent Technology
- Community & Civic Solutions
Upcoming Events
Join us at our upcoming workshops, meetups, and hackathon events.
Partnership Opportunities
Join us in building Fort Worth's cyber workforce through strategic sponsorship and community investment.
Benefits Include:
- Keynote presentation opportunity
- Event naming rights
- Dedicated challenge track
- Premium talent recruiting access
- Main stage branding focus
Benefits Include:
- Workshop hosting opportunity
- API challenge sponsorship
- Recruiting booth space
- Judging panel influence
- Tech stack showcase
Benefits Include:
- Exhibition table space
- Logo placement on materials
- Networking event access
- Student resume database
Benefits Include:
- API credits & cloud infrastructure
- Developer tools & platform access
- Prize contributions & swag
- Workshop hosting opportunities
- Logo placement & recognition
Benefits Include:
- Website logo placement
- Devpost platform recognition
- Social media mentions
- Community newsletter features
Our Partners
We're proud to partner with mission aligned organizations on scaling Fort Worth's tech ecosystem.
Get Involved
Whether you're a student, developer, researcher, industry partner, or community builder—there's a place for you in Fort Worth's innovation ecosystem.