about 1 month ago

And the winner is...

The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the HackFW gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.

Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


about 1 month ago

REMINDER: Prepare Your Submissions for Devpost and Demo for Saturday

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Make sure your project includes all three of the following:

1. GitHub Link — Your repo must be public and accessible

2. Well-Documented README.md — Include a project overview, setup instructions, tech stack, and how to run it

3. Video Demo Link — A short walkthrough of your working solution focus on our theme of reindustrialization and converging tech + manufucturing (Loom, YouTube, or similar)

You must present in-person Saturday at UTA FW to be eligible to win.

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FILL OUT OUR RECRUITMENT FORM

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about 1 month ago

Prepare Your Submission + RSVP for IRL Closing Events

Hey everyone,

We're getting close to judging! Here's everything you need to do to get your submission ready and lock in your spot for Demo Day this Saturday.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Make sure your project includes all three of the following:

1. GitHub Link — Your repo must be public and accessible

2. Well-Documented README.md — Include a project overview, setup instructions, tech stack, and how to run it

3. Video Demo Link — A short walkthrough of your working solution focus on our theme of reindustrialization and converging tech + manufucturing (Loom, YouTube, or similar)

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about 1 month ago

Final Sprint to HackFW Demo Day

We're entering the final week of HackFW!

Begin preparing your submission with the following:

  1. A GitHub or GitLab link to your repository
  2. A README.md with clear setup and usage instructions for your solution
  3. A video demoing your solution and its connection to Reindustrialization & Convergent Technology in Fort Worth

Additionally, please register for our closing events:

Registration for Demo Day is required to be eligible for judging and prizes.

 

For mentorship and support on your submission,…

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about 2 months ago

Build for Impact, Build to Scale, Build to Win

Build for Impact, Build with Intention

Be prepared to demo your submission Saturday, May 2nd at UTA FW at 10am: https://luma.com/9d8tsopd 

All who are able to showcase their submission in person will have a chance at winning and presenting to judges. You will also network with potential employers and the grassroots community we are building with the Fort Worth DAO.

Free Technical Education & Workshop

Join us for a basics of git workshop this Saturday April 25th, led by Code & Coffees, Lee Brannan: https://luma.com/y8nox1lv

This workshop directly came out of our industry awarness that university students are broadly…

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about 2 months ago

HackFW: Submit an AI agent solution, innovate where tech meets manufacturing, and more.

HackFW helps cyber workforce development to develop to manage AI agents, digital asset treasuries, and converge new school thinking to combine tech + manufacturing.

"The frontier is not behind us. Every solved problem reveals three unsolved ones. We are nowhere near done building the world."

Need help with a submission or idea? Not sure what tech stack to use? 

Make sure to checkout the resources we provide to help you: https://fwtx.devpost.com/resources

 

Stuck or getting hung up on what to build? Did you know AI agents embedded into traditional industry and workflows can have huge impact in time saving?

Heres

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about 2 months ago

Week 2 HackFW Events & Spread the Word

Week 2 of HackFW

Workshop: Design Patterns for Vibe Coding 

Saturday, April 11th @ 10am. Event link: https://luma.com/8gvnsk3k

 

Also make sure to join us May 1st and May 2nd for HackFW closing ceremony and networking

Friday May 1st, Closing Weekend Networking: https://luma.com/fu0k89zl

Saturday May 2nd: Judging & Demo Day: https://luma.com/9d8tsopd

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please message in the Discord. We can help you troubleshoot and guide your submission.


2 months ago

HackFW has begun! BUILD, BUILD, BUILD

HackFW has commenced.

You can submit any idea or solution focused on: convergent technology solutions and reindustrialization. Read more on what these mean here: HackFW Focus Areas

Every Saturday during the month of HackFW there is free technical education and workshops to help you guide and aide your submission.

This weeks workshop - Build your Github Profile

Know what employers are looking and how to standout when applying to engineering roles.

RSVP: https://luma.com/etmqgj1q

REMEMBER, DON'T BE SHY

The fastest way to get help, find teammates, and bounce ideas is in the HackFW Discord.
If you:

  • Need help…

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2 months ago

HackFW Starts in 1 Week! Get ready to accelerate your solutions.

The inaugural HackFW starts in 1 week – let’s get you plugged in.

1. Join the Discord and find a team

The fastest way to get help, find teammates, and bounce ideas is in the HackFW Discord.
If you:

  • Need help with ideas

  • Want to join a team

  • Have a skillset and want to match with a project

  • Are stuck on tech, tools, or scope

  • Networking with industry

…post in the Discord and tag event staff so we can match you with other participants and mentors.

Join the HackFW Discord: https://discord.gg/6pHcxqh6zF

Focus theme: convergent technology solutions and reindustrialization.

2. Upcoming…

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3 months ago

HackFW Starts in 1 month

We are officially less than 1 month away from kicking off HackFW.

Make sure to have these tasks completed to help prepare and strengthen your chances of winning:

1. Make sure you are in the HackFW Discord and have your idea and team. Ask for help on ideas or joining a team! Don't be shy. Click here to join Discord Community

2. Register for the free technical education workshops to aid and guide your submission. https://luma.com/fwtxdao

Happy Hacking, remember the future is what you build.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the #event-questions channel…

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5 months ago

Make sure you are in the HackFW Discord

Hey Everyone,

We are getting started slowly ramping and will be announcing prizes + more ammenties for particpants in the coming months.

In the meantime, please ensure you are in the Discord: https://discord.gg/6pHcxqh6zF

Spread the word and invite your friends to compete in HackFW. Need help with joining a team or submission ideas? Inquire in the Discord.

Keep building,

Tobalo Valderas

President, Fort Worth DAO