Accelerating innovation in the RGV
Spark your curiosity at Frontera Hacks
ABOUT FRONTERA HACKS
Frontera Hacks is a 3rd annual 24-hour hackathon hosted by Frontera Devs that aims to foster a community of developers driven to innovate. At Frontera Hacks, we aim to provide an experience for developers of all skill levels to adopt skills taught outside of the classroom, collaborate with like-minded teams, and design projects with the potential to accelerate innovation in the Rio Grande Valley.
AT FRONTERA HACKS, YOU WILL:
CONNECT.
Meet developers interested in shaping the future of innovation at Frontera Hacks
GROW.
Advance your technical and interpersonal skills through our hands-on workshops
BUILD.
Develop solutions with the potential to aid and impact our community
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
> Select a track to begin your hackathon journey.
Social Good
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Social Good
Create a project that uses technology to make a positive difference in people's lives. Whether addressing healthcare access, education equity, civic engagement, mental health, or community resilience, this track is about building solutions that uplift individuals and strengthen communities.
Projects should be driven by empathy and impact — prioritizing the needs of real people and creating tools that are accessible, ethical, and genuinely useful.
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Machine Learning / AI
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Machine Learning / AI
Build a project that harnesses the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to solve meaningful challenges. Whether it's developing predictive models, creating intelligent automation, building recommendation systems, or applying computer vision and NLP, this track is about turning data into impact.
Projects can focus on making AI more accessible and explainable, applying models to underserved domains, or designing systems that push the boundaries of what technology can do.
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Enterprise
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Enterprise
Design a solution that transforms the way organizations operate. From streamlining workflows and automating processes to improving team collaboration, data management, or decision-making at scale, this track challenges you to build tools that make businesses smarter and more efficient.
Projects can target any industry and focus on reducing friction, cutting costs, improving productivity, or enabling companies to do things they simply couldn't do before.
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HACKATHON SCHEDULE
OUR SPONSORS
> Frontera Hacks is made possible by our wonderful sponsors.
Frequently Asked Questions
A hackathon is a sprint-like event where developers collaborate to build projects that solve challenges. At Frontera Hacks, hackers can look forward to educational workshops, learning from skilled mentors, and, of course, fun games and great swag.
Students from all backgrounds are welcome at Frontera Hacks. No extensive knowledge of programming is necessary.
While teams are not required in order to participate, it’s a great way to meet new people and create something together. Teams may have up to 4 members, and you will have a chance to meet other hackers at our Team Formation events and in the Discord server!
Nada, nothing, zilch. There is absolutely no cost for applying or participating in Frontera Hacks. We want to make this event as accessible as possible to all those interested so make sure you apply!
No experience is needed — whether you’re a coder, an artist, a designer, or a writer, you’ll get a chance to work with various mentors, attend workshops, interact with companies, and learn alongside fellow participants.
Frontera Hacks prioritizes accessibility and accomodations that make our event welcoming for everyone. Please list any special accommodations in your admissions, or contact us with any other concerns.
The max amount of team members are 4. If you are unable to get that many teammembers, don’t stress you will be able to connect with potential team mates the day of the hackathon.
Any students are able to participate in the hackathon, no matter what major or field they are currently studying.
