24-Hour Hack
A sprint for turning impactful ideas into newly-funded ventures
Join us for 24-Hour Hack, a new spin on GiveBackHack's flagship social innovation hackathon.
Pitch your idea
Form teams
Start building (with help from us!)
Win up to $5K to drive your venture forward
All tickets are pay-what-you-can, $15 suggested, $5 minimum. These include four meals and helps us keep the event open to everyone. Don't hesitate to chat with us if price is an issue.
GiveBackHack is generously supported by The Columbus Foundation and Columbus Code & Coffee.
Building with AI
We encourage the thoughtful use of AI tools (such as Claude Code, Loveable, and ChatGPT) to aid in the product development process. Technical attendees are welcome to use additional tools as they'd like. For those not yet familiar with using AI tools, we'll provide guidance on using them to assist (and not replace) you with research and prototyping.
FAQs
Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?
Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit at least three total team members (including the founder(s)) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team!
Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?
Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch.
Will we be working for 24 hours straight?
Nope. The event is split over two days. You'll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday.
Do I have to pitch an idea?
Nope. You can pitch your own idea or join a team.
What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?
While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support any organization (for- or non-profit) that incorporates non-negotiable social impact. Read more about types of social entrepreneurs here.
Schedule
Sat, Nov 8
9:30a: Breakfast & intros
10a: Ideation session
11a: Pitches & team formation
12p: Working lunch
2p: Mentor visits
3p: Free work (optional)
9p: Doors close
Sun, Nov 9
10a: Pitches due
11a: Doors open
12p: Showcase
1p: Final pitches & awards
2p: Wrap
GiveBackHack has been your launchpad for social innovation since 2014. We host community events and workshops for founders building impactful technology.
Questions? Talk to us.