🌍The DEIJ Hackathon: Build for Inclusion & Justice
Join us for the DEIJ Hackathon, a one-day event dedicated to building a more Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Just (DEIJ) tech future.
Whether you’re a coder, designer, founder, or creative problem solver, this is your chance to create — or reimagine — tools that make technology and workplaces more inclusive for everyone across gender, race, class, ability, sexual orientation, and more.
Thanks to our cohosts, sponsors, speakers and mentors:
Social Impact SF, Design Buddies, CoCreate, Remotely Good, the AI HomeGirl, Lovable, Toolhouse, Apify, VAPI, Playscape, Mentra, MentorMates.ai, Bloom.pm, Tribaja, Pride House, Startup Universe, Malaika, Ilona van der Linden Ph.D, Marko Calvo-Cruz, and more!
💡 What You’ll Do
In just one day, you’ll:
Build or enhance new or existing apps that advance inclusion, accessibility, and representation.
Collaborate with mission-driven builders, founders, and technologists.
Learn from lightning talks on bias in tech and inclusive design.
Pitch your project to a panel of judges for prizes and recognition.
Join us for an (optional) Pre-Hack Kickoff on November 14th to get a head start on forming teams and hacking! RSVP here: https://luma.com/deij-pre-hack-kickoff
🏆 Two Challenge Tracks
Inclusive Upgrade: Make an existing product more inclusive or accessible.
DEIJ Innovation: Build something brand new that tackles inequity or amplifies underrepresented voices.
Team size: 1-4 people max. Solo hackers welcome!
🎁 Sponsors:
All participants will receive free API credits and tool access from our sponsors to help you build fast and creatively.
🛠️ Toolhouse – agentic AI workflows for builders
🎙 VAPI — voice AI agents for apps
💼 Apify — web scraper marketplace for apps
🎮 Playscape — AI video game generator
💜 Lovable – collaborative app builder for teams
🙆♂️ MentorMates — Mentorship and project support platform
✨ More sponsors TBA!
Prizes:
1st Place Team: $500
2nd Place Team: $300
3rd Place Team: $200
Best Use of Toolhouse: $100
Best Use of Playscape (Most Inclusive Game): $150
Best Use of VAPI: $500 in VAPI credits
Best Use of Lovable: 3 Free Months of Lovable Pro
Best Use of Apify: Free Premium Credits
Diversity Track Prizes: $100 per 1st place team per category (POC, Gender, LGBTQ, Disability, & Class)
All winners across categories will also receive:
1) 2 free months of coworking membership at Trellis Coworking in San Francisco
2) Connected to mentors and investors on MentorMates.ai where you can showcase your vibecoded projects
3) A Free Year of Social Impact SF Premium Membership with Perks (free conference tickets, discounts on startup tools, and more!)Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday! RSVP soon before we reach capacity!
🗓 Schedule Overview
9:00 AM - Check-in, Breakfast & Team Formation
10:30 AM - Kickoff & Sponsor Showcase
~11:00 AM - Hacking Begins
12:30 PM - Lunch
5:00 PM - Dinner + Submission Deadline
6:00 PM - Team Pitches & Awards
8:00 PM - Networking Mixer
Join us for an (optional) Pre-Hack Kickoff to get a head start on forming teams and hacking! RSVP here: https://luma.com/deij-pre-hack-kickoff
👩🏾💻 Who Should Join
This event welcomes everyone — developers, designers, product thinkers, social entrepreneurs, and advocates — regardless of experience level. Bring an idea, a pre-built project to improve, or just your curiosity and creativity.
More details, sponsors, and prizes to be announced in the coming days. RSVP now to secure your spot!
Interested in sponsoring? Email us at [email protected]!