November 3, 2025

Divergent Teams Hackathon

Washington DC

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Event Details

Divergent Hackathons 2025–26 are youth-driven, project-based events that empower high school students to take on real-world challenges in STEM, creativity, and leadership. Hosted at Microsoft facilities across 15 cities, these hackathons unite students, mentors, and community leaders through internships, coaching, and a youth-led execution model. With 100 students per city and a National Championship in Washington, D.C. (June 2026), Divergent Hackathons inspire innovation, teamwork, and community impact on a national scale.

For more information, contact: 781-775-0062 or hello@divergentteambuilders.com

Collaboration Partner: NEKK SEVA Mandara

Divergent Hackathons are proudly organized in collaboration with NEKK SEVA Mandara, a community-driven organization committed to building leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

This collaboration strengthens our shared mission of creating student-led, real-world learning experiences that emphasize leadership, innovation, civic responsibility, and community impact. Through NEKK SEVA Mandara’s deep community roots and Divergent Teams’ expertise in project-based leadership and hackathon design, students gain meaningful opportunities to address real-world challenges using technology and teamwork.

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Hackathon Tracks

Our hackathon features three exciting project tracks: Sustainability, Health & Wellness, and General. Each track is designed to inspire creativity and address real-world challenges, empowering students to make a positive impact through technology. Participants can choose the track that aligns with their interests and passions:

Sustainability

If you’re passionate about tackling environmental challenges, this is the track for you. Focus on solutions like renewable energy innovations, waste reduction strategies, or technologies to combat climate change. Help create a sustainable future with your unique ideas.

Health & Wellness

Choose this track to work on projects that improve physical and mental health. From fitness apps to stress management tools or innovations in healthcare accessibility, this category is ideal for participants driven to make a positive impact and promote societal well-being.

General

Do you have a great idea that doesn’t fit the other categories? The general track is your playground for innovation. From groundbreaking apps to entirely original concepts, this category welcomes all creative and impactful projects.

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Featured Workshops

Cybersecurity

Learn to protect personal and organizational data, identify potential threats, and understand the tools and techniques used to safeguard digital assets! This hands-on workshop covers encryption basics, secure communication, and tools like firewalls and antivirus, preparing participants to safeguard their data effectively.

Foundations of Coding

Begin your programming journey with an introduction to languages like Python or JavaScript. Learn to write basic algorithms, use loops and functions, debug effectively while building your first program or script, and share ideas with fellow peers!

Entrepreneurship

Turn ideas into impactful ventures by learning how to craft business plans, and deliver compelling pitches! This workshop offers real-world case studies, practice sessions, and guidance from renowned industry experts on navigating the start-up ecosystem.

Data Science

Discover the power of data and how it’s transforming industries worldwide. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to analyze, visualize, and interpret data to drive decision-making and solve real-world problems.

Concepts of AI

Explore the potential of artificial intelligence in transforming industries and solving real-world problems. This workshop introduces AI fundamentals and machine learning applications. Gain the knowledge needed to incorporate AI into your projects and ideas.

Front-end Development

Learn to design and develop mobile applications using frameworks like React Native or Flutter. This workshop covers front-end basics, user interface design, and deploying apps for Android and iOS platforms.