Sponsor CruzHacks!
CruzHacks is a non-profit, student-run annual hackathon at UC Santa Cruz. As one of the largest collegiate hackathons in California, we welcome hundreds of college students every year.
CruzHacks empowers students to explore, collaborate, and create. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we hope to inspire the next generation of innovators who will drive positive change and make a lasting impact.
Why Sponsor CruzHacks?
Partner with us to:
- Connect with 300+ talented student developers and innovators
- Source top talent from our diverse community of engineers and designers
- Amplify your brand presence across our social media, events, and workshops
- See your technology integrated into innovative student projects & gain feedback
- Build meaningful connections between hackers and your team
- Guide and support participants throughout their hacking journey
CruzHacks 2026 Statistics
800+
Applications
90+
Projects Submitted
20%
Non-UCSC Hackers
32%
First-Time Hackers
39%
Female/Non-Binary Hackers
Our Past Sponsors
Projects Made Possible By You
CaneYouSee \
Best Use of IF Magic
A smart-sensing assistive cane for visually impaired people in underdeveloped regions which determines elevation changes on a path and alerts the user, allowing them to avoid a potential accident.](https://devpost.com/software/caneyousee?_gl=1*ow1z48*_gcl_au*NzI3OTYxNzcwLjE3NjM4NDg5ODQ.*_ga*MTIyNzk3NDUyNS4xNzU1OTk0MDUy*_ga_0YHJK3Y10M*czE3NzAzNTEwNTckbzU4JGcxJHQxNzcwMzUyMDQyJGo1OSRsMCRoMA..t)
MakerSafe \
Best Use of VIAM
MakerSafe aims to make makerspaces safer and more productive for hobbyists by detecting safety violations and providing a dashboard to track machine availability. Build confidently with MakerSafe.](https://devpost.com/software/makersafe?_gl=1*20azoi*_gcl_au*NzI3OTYxNzcwLjE3NjM4NDg5ODQ.*_ga*MTIyNzk3NDUyNS4xNzU1OTk0MDUy*_ga_0YHJK3Y10M*czE3NzAzNTEwNTckbzU4JGcxJHQxNzcwMzUyMjE3JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..)
Socratical \
Best Use of Vercel
An intelligent whiteboard for visual problem solving.](https://devpost.com/software/socratical?_gl=1*1l8dtjj*_gcl_au*NzI3OTYxNzcwLjE3NjM4NDg5ODQ.*_ga*MTIyNzk3NDUyNS4xNzU1OTk0MDUy*_ga_0YHJK3Y10M*czE3NzAzNTEwNTckbzU4JGcxJHQxNzcwMzUyNTc1JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..)
RosettaMD \
Best Use of Autodesk
Rosetta MD bridges the communication gap in healthcare.](https://devpost.com/software/rosettamd?_gl=1*tyb16d*_gcl_au*NzI3OTYxNzcwLjE3NjM4NDg5ODQ.*_ga*MTIyNzk3NDUyNS4xNzU1OTk0MDUy*_ga_0YHJK3Y10M*czE3NzAzNTEwNTckbzU4JGcxJHQxNzcwMzUyNDE3JGo0JGwwJGgw)