Late October 2026
Helix
A 24-hour hackathon for high schoolers.
You'll build something with people you've just met, and plenty of them will be writing their first line of code too.
Key details
Late October 2026
24 hours straight. We'll pin down the exact date soon.
Online
[ HOW TO JOIN ]
High school students
Younger is fine too.
What is Helix?
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No experience required
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Come alone or with friends
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Everything is provided
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Schedule
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS -- e.g. Check-in and breakfast ]
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS -- e.g. Opening ceremony ]
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS -- e.g. Beginner workshop ]
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS ]
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS ]
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS -- e.g. Judging ]
- [ TIME ][ WHAT HAPPENS -- e.g. Closing and prizes ]
Prizes
Over $200
About ten prizes in all. We're still working out the rest of them.
Still thinking about it?It's four questions and about a minute. Then you're in.
Take me back upThe team
Aiden Yun
Founder
Yash Mehta
Founder
Sophie Tong
Founder
Jack Wu
Founder
Questions
I've never coded before. Can I still join?
Yes, and you won't be the only one. Plenty of people there will be writing their first line of code that day. There are beginner workshops, and mentors you can grab whenever you get stuck.
Do I need a team?
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What do I need?
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What will I actually make?
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Is Helix supervised?
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Does it really run overnight?
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Who do I contact with questions?
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