The Miami Homebase Hackathon -
Miami Homebase Hackathon: Bridging the Tech Divide Through Creative Empowerment
Empowering creators, influencers, and artists to build future-ready apps, tools, and projects — no technical experience required.
During Miami Art Basel, this free, all-day hackathon brings together innovators across six tracks to build solutions that uplift culture, community, and creativity.
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST
📍 The Dock Miami – 2750 NW 3rd Ave #24, Miami, FL 33127
💸 Register Now — It's Free!
Why We Build
MISSION: Bridge the divide between technical and non-technical innovators by empowering underrepresented artists, entertainers, and entrepreneurs.
Access: Tools, mentorship, and networks for communities traditionally left out of tech.
Inclusion: Cross-disciplinary teams merging creators, technologists, designers, and domain experts.
Impact: Real solutions for arts, entertainment, entrepreneurship, civics, gaming, and global communities.
Who This Is For
This is your space if you're fired up about building something meaningful — with or without coding experience.
Artists & Content Creators: Digital artists, creators, storytellers, and visionaries
Influencers & Media Professionals
Entrepreneurs & Founders (especially from underestimated communities)
Non-Technical Innovators: Ideas welcome, no tech background required
Miami Community Members passionate about the city’s creative future
Students & Emerging Professionals
Choose Your Challenge Track
Find your niche. Build with others who share your mission.
Arts — Creative Innovation
Digital art tools, portfolio builders, virtual galleries, creator collab apps
Entertainment — Media & Content
Creator tools, streaming concepts, fan engagement platforms, media apps
Entrepreneurship — Business Innovation
Automation tools, e-commerce concepts, founder resources, marketing platforms
Civics — Community Engagement
Local resource directories, civic engagement tools, community platforms
Global Impact — International Solutions
Cross-border tools, multilingual platforms, global accessibility solutions
Sustainability — Climate Innovation
Green living apps, climate-action tools, waste reduction platforms
Event Timeline
A fast-paced, high-energy day of learning, hacking, and pitching.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration, coffee, networking, sponsor booths
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Kickoff, track selection, team formation, speed networking, Lovable demo
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hacking time + mentorship + lunch
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Project submission
4:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Pitches, judging, awards + music + vibing
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Closing + community connections
Prizes & Awards
Six track winners + special awards for:
Best Use of AI
Community Impact
Creator’s Choice
Sustainability
Latin Focus
DiversiTech
Best Pitch
Most Innovative No-Code Solution
All participants receive certificates, access to post-event communities, future opportunities, and portfolio-ready projects.
Tools, Mentorship & Support
You’ll get access to:
Lovable (primary build platform)
AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney)
No-code tools (Replit, TRAE)
Creative tools (Figma, Canva Pro)
Mentors, advisors, & technical support
Workspace, Wi-Fi, power, and studio access
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner
Our Partners
Supported by a powerhouse lineup including:
The AI Homegirl •Tribaja Lovable • Cache Corps • The Source Groups • DeepStation • Wynwood Chamber of Commerce • Commissioner Christine King • STRIVE305 • Beacon Council • Miami DDA • Project Entrepreneur
…and more than 25 additional community builders, tech leaders, and sponsors.