NextSpark Hacks

Have an idea you’ve been meaning to build? This is your chance.

NextSpark Hacks is a student-led hackathon for curious people who want to turn their ideas into something others can use. Whether this is your first project or you’ve built several before, bring your creativity, try something new, and see what you can make.

Choose a real-world problem you care about and create a project that helps address it. You could build an app that makes everyday tasks easier, a website that connects your community, an educational game, or something completely unexpected.

Start with a simple question: Who could this help, and how?

• Make something of your own. Turn an idea into a working project you can demonstrate and keep improving.
• Learn by building. Try a new tool, work through challenges, and put your skills into practice.
• Meet other builders. Share ideas with people who enjoy creating things.
• Bring your perspective. You don’t need the biggest idea—thoughtful solutions to everyday problems matter too.

You don’t need to know everything before you start. Pick a manageable idea, build the most useful part first, and explain what you learned along the way. A small project that works well can say a lot.