Silicon League
Compete. Compute. Connect.
15 locations. 2000+ students. 1 global championship.
How it works
There's DECA, there's NSDA, there's HOSA, but where are the competitions for national and global-level high school Computer Science? The Silicon League is the first-ever global hackathon tournament designed exclusively for high school students. It's your chance to compete against the world's brightest young minds and launch your tech career before you even graduate.
Why participate?
For hackathon organizers
- Getting started
- Promotion on our socials and website
- Fundraising help
- Web Design + Hosting
- Marketing
- Registration handling
- A shared sponsor directory
- A shared masterclass directory
- Free Canva Pro
- Included masterclass with BhashaX
- Bonus email/spreadsheet templates
- Exclusive networking opportunities for hackathon organizers
- Access the ability to take tax-free donations with Silicon League's non-profit status
- What do we want in return? Nominate your top winners to our global championship.
For students
- College applications that stand out with the portfolios you build through hackathons
- Exclusive scholarship opportunities and university partnerships
- Mentorship from industry leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, CMU, and Bay Area startups
- Meet a global network of brilliant peers passionate about technology
- Build real-world projects and gain hands-on coding experience
- Win prizes, certificates, and recognition for your achievements
- Learn cutting-edge technologies like AI, web development, and mobile apps
- Develop teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills
- Access to free workshops, masterclasses, and resources
What sets hackathons apart?
Want to build real-world skills, make friends, and have fun? Hackathons are the perfect way to do it. We want you to find a new passion in computer science.
The Championship Experience
Our championship, taking place in May TBA, is a celebration of young innovation aiming to support the top hackathon competitors. Competitors receive free goodies and will experience one week of creative coding with industry mentorship, multiple skill tracks, and the chance to compete with the best of the best of high school Computer Science talent.