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Clean Energy
Smarter grids, solar tooling, energy-use dashboards, and efficiency hacks.
A one-day hackathon at the San Diego Central Library focused on climate and sustainability. Get a team together, build a working project in a day, and demo it to judges. First time hacking? You'll fit right in.
Eco Nova Hacks is a one-day hackathon for students who care about the environment. You'll form a team, pick a problem worth solving, and build a real sustainability project in a day, then show it to judges that evening. Bring a laptop and an idea; we'll handle the food, space, and mentors.
Dive into real climate and sustainability challenges. Learn about clean energy, waste, and climate tech from people working in the field.
New to coding or hackathons? No problem. We'll provide workshops, mentorship, and resources to help you succeed.
Get hands-on experience with real tools and technologies while building your own innovative sustainability project.
Compete for prizes while gaining valuable experience and networking with people who care about the planet.
Connect with mentors from climate orgs and tech companies who will guide you throughout the day.
Kickstart your journey in tech and sustainability. Create lasting connections and discover new opportunities.
Pick one to focus on, or combine both. Build whatever fits.
Smarter grids, solar tooling, energy-use dashboards, and efficiency hacks.
Education, carbon tracking, and tools that turn data into action.
All times PT. Subject to a few last-minute tweaks.
Runner-up
Grand prize gift card
Third place
Any current high-school or college student, regardless of major or experience. First-timers are especially welcome.
Nothing. Eco Nova Hacks is 100% free, including meals, snacks, and swag, thanks to our sponsors.
Nope. Come solo or with friends. We'll run a team-formation session at the start so no one hacks alone.
Your laptop and charger, a student ID, and anything you need to stay comfy overnight (a hoodie, toiletries, maybe a sleeping bag).
Not necessarily. We welcome designers, researchers, and idea people. Workshops and mentors will help you learn as you build.
Yes. The entire event runs in person at the San Diego Central Library.
Eco Nova Hacks runs on support from companies that want to invest in the next generation of climate builders.
The students organizing Eco Nova Hacks.
Executive Director
Executive Director
We believe in being open about how Eco Nova Hacks is funded. View our budget and real-time ledger, and help us run the event with a donation.
Registration is free and takes a couple of minutes. Space is limited, so grab a spot early.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis · Oct 17, 2026 · San Diego Central Library