2025 TECH CORPS Hackathon
More than 300 high school students in Cleveland, Columbus, and Elyria competed in our Seventh Annual TECH CORPS Hackathon. The TECH CORPS Hackathon is a high-energy, full-day event for high school students to team up to tackle real-world challenges using the latest technology. Students unleash their creativity, learn new skills, compete for cash prizes, and build lasting connections
with peers and mentors.
Congratulations 2025 TECH CORPS Hackathon Winners
Cleveland
Team Name: Miracles Are Made App Description: Connects people in need with nearby community resources and support. Team Members: Alyza, 9th, Aurora HS; Riley, 10th, Mayfield HS; Roberto, 11th, Cleveland HS for Digital Arts; Joshua, 9th, Cleveland HS for Digital Arts; Jaliyah (Not Pictured), 9th, Cleveland School of Architecture and Design HS.
Cleveland
Team Name: Teriyaki App Description: Helps people connect with their community so they can easily find the support they need. Team Members: Lea, 10th, Berea-Midpark HS; Bryce, 9th, Twinsburg HS; Elisha, 12th, Mayfield HS; Elijah, 9th, Mc2Stem HS; Shiva, 9th, North Royalton HS.
Columbus
Team Name: CommCorp App Description: An app that helps users find volunteer opportunities, complete community service tasks, and earn rewards for supporting a healthier, more connected community. Team Members: Ashton, 11th, Columbus Downtown HS; Caleb, 11th, Columbus Downtown HS; Joshua, 10th, Columbus Alternative HS; Mariya, 9th, Dublin Coffman HS; Anahi, 11th, Northland HS.
Columbus
Team Name: SurplusHero App Description: Connects local food providers with people facing hunger, turning excess food into essential support for families in need. Team Members: Anny, 9th, Metro HS; Derrick, 12th, Columbus Downtown HS; Joshua, 12th, Northland HS; Sabir, 11th, Horizon Science Academy; Journey, 10th, West HS.
Columbus
Team Name: Future Freshman App Description: Guides high school students through the college admission process with personalized steps based on where they live. Team Members: Siva, 11th, Olentangy HS; Keagan, 10th, Canal Winchester HS; Ashlyn, 9th, Westerville Central HS; Candice, 11th, Westerville Central HS; Saeed, 10th,, Walnut Ridge HS (Not pictured).
Columbus
Team Name: Project Hope App Description: Connects people in need with nearby shelters, food banks, and mental health hotlines, while allowing community members to offer support and donations. Team Members: Elijah, 12th,, Columbus Downtown HS; Viktoriia, 10th,, Central Crossing HS; Andrea, 10th, Licking Heights HS; Alisha, 10th, Licking Heights HS; Harry, 10th Westerville Central HS.
Columbus
Team Name: Food Leans App Description: Lets users snap a photo of any food item to identify it instantly and learn key details like ingredients, nutrition, and common uses. Team Members: Mohamed Khettab, 12th, Dublin Scioto HS; Ayoub, 9th, Thomas Worthington HS; Amina, 9th, Mifflin HS; Makayla, 12th, Columbus Downtown HS; Ayush, 9th, Pickerington HS.
Columbus
Team Name: Multilang Minds App Description: Breaks language barriers between baby boomers and Gen Z with simple, real-time translation that strengthens communication and connection. Team Members: Apshana, 12th, Columbus Alternative HS; Rupak, 10th, Reynoldsburg HS; Khymeer, 11th, Bishop Hartley HS; Nathanael, 9th, Columbus Alternative HS.
Columbus
Team Name: Community Connect App Description: An all-in-one hub that connects people with food, clothing, and hygiene resources while enabling users to share locations and volunteer to donate or assist. Team Members: Mariama, 9th, Horizon Science Academy; Yaretzi, 11th, Fort Hayes HS; Diamante, 10th, Independence HS; Hasit, 11th, Olentangy HS; Moaad, 11th Metro HS.
Columbus
Team Name: Team Servify App Description: Connects teens seeking volunteer hours with older adults needing household help, fostering support, meaningful service, and reduced loneliness through simple task matching. Team Members: Chase, 9th, Fort Hayes HS; Sanskar, 10th, Dublin Coffman HS; Jayadeep, 11th, Olentangy HS; Lucia, 9th, Thomas Worthington HS; Rutwan, 12th, Mifflin HS.
Elyria
Team Name: Local Benefits App Description: Connects little pantries across Lorain County, making them easy to find for residents in need and helping donors track their contributions. Team Members: Chris, 10th, Elyria HS; Erica, 12th, Black River Career Prep HS; Maria Spangler, Nordson Corporation Foundation; Felix, 10th, Elyria HS; Seraiah, 12th, Elyria HS; Anakah, 10th, Magnificat HS.
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