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Get ready for BisonHacks

February 22-23, 2025

At our 10th annual BisonHacks, we’re merging technology with purpose, using tech to address challenges we face in the Black community. Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of hackathons or you’re an experienced coder, we invite you to bring your unique insights and creativity to the forefront.

BisonHacks serves as a collective hub to empower innovators from all disciplines. We are calling on all thinkers, makers, and visionaries from every field – engineering, design, health sciences, business, the arts, and beyond. Your skills, your perspective and your ideas are crucial in crafting solutions that elevate our communities.

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Artificial Intelligence Innovation

Leveraging AI for Truth & Service

As we prepare for the 10th edition of BisonHacks, we take pride in how this hackathon has evolved from a modest gathering to a transformative environment where students come together to turn bold ideas into impactful solutions. This year, our theme draws inspiration from our university motto: Excellence in Truth and Service. We are challenging participants to harness the power of artificial intelligence to create projects that embody these values and make a meaningful impact on the world.

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BisonHacks: 10 Year Anniversary

What to Expect:

  • Dynamic Collaborations: Experience the power of synergy as you team up with peers from different majors. Together, you’ll blend different perspectives and skills to create solutions that are greater that the sum of their parts.
  • Mentorship & Support: Access personalized guidance from industry leaders and community advocates throughout the 24-hr challenge.
  • Community & Networking: Build lasting connections in a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts and social innovators, all united in their passion to drive positive change through technology.

BisonHacks over the years

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Frequently Asked Questions

BisonHacks is a 24-hour hackathon, hosted annually by the Howard University School of Business. A hackathon is a social coding event where participants work together to solve a problem using technology.

Anyone undergraduate student, regardless of skill level or major, is encouraged to participate.

Nothing! BisonHacks is free to all participants and supporters who wish to attend closing ceremonies.

Anyone at any skill level may participate in the hackathon.

Yes, we will have volunteer business and technical experts available for questions and assistance throughout the event.

That’s okay, you’ll have time to join or create a team before the official competition starts.

You should bring your laptop and charger. This is a 24-hr event, so if you plan to take a nap at the hackathon, we recommend bringing a sleeping bag and/or pillow. Snacks and meals will be provided; however, you are free to bring your own snacks.

Yes, you are free to leave the School of Business once the hackathon begins and return later.

Yes, dinner will be provided for Day 1, breakfast and lunch for Day 2, snacks in between meals; you are allowed, however, to order your own meals.

Nothing! BisonHacks is free to all participants and supporters who wish to attend closing ceremonies.

Yes, we will have volunteer business and technical experts available for questions and assistance throughout the event.

Yes! All undergraduate students, regardless of major or coding experience, are welcome to compete at BisonHacks.

There are no plans for mass transportation at this time. If you need help getting to campus, please contact us at cdb@howard.edu.

Yes, we will have prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, along with a prize for Best Innovation.