Synthesis Hacks

Visit synthesishacks.com for more details.

About the challenge

Synthesis Hacks is a free, in-person 12-hour hackathon for high schoolers in the Bay Area. It runs Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Google Humboldt in Sunnyvale, CA.

Beginners are welcome. A lot of attendees will be writing their first real code on Saturday, and mentors are around the whole day to help when you get stuck.

Show up alone or with friends. We run a team-matching session right after check-in for anyone arriving solo. Teams are 2 to 4 people. Build whatever you want: an app, a website, a game, a hardware hack. You have until 5 PM to submit.

Sponsors cover food, prizes, drinks, snacks, and WiFi. You bring a laptop, a charger, and a school ID for check-in.

Who it's for

High school students, grades 9 through 12. No prior experience needed.

Location

Google Humboldt

227 Humboldt Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Prize Categories

- Grand Prize (announced closer to the event)

- Best Technical Implementation

- Most Creative Concept

- Best First Hackathon

- Best UI/UX Design

- Audience Favorite

CONTACT

team@synthesishacks.com or bernard.w.freund@gmail.com for general questions.

sponsors@synthesishacks.com for sponsorship.

Discord: https://discord.gg/Pwkn86hH