Code. Connect.
Win.
Coding Competition for Students & Recent Grads.
Our two-phase fierce coding competition is your chance to get connected to our top tech companies hiring developers and compete to win prize money.
Our qualifying challenge IS LIVE 8.30 - 9.30.
About
1871’s 8th Annual Tech Challenge event returns in October 2024 to connect, inspire, and strengthen the extraordinary talents of students passionate about technology.
This is an incredible opportunity for students & recent grads to sharpen their coding skills and for companies to connect with emerging talent as they gain a pathway forward into a career in technology.
Get involved in
2024's challenge!
Phase 1: Qualifying Challenge
Students & recent grads only
📅 8.30 – 09.30 📍 Virtual 🛠️ All languages
Sharpen your coding skills and get ready to compete against fellow students and recent grads in a challenge designed to identify the best of the best. This first-round test will determine who has what it takes to advance to the final stage of the competition.
The top 20 participants will be selected to move forward to the final challenge, where the stakes are even higher. The challenge is hosted by an independent group, with results sent directly to 1871 upon completion of the Qualifying Challenge.
Phase 2: Final Challenge
📅 10.17 – 10.18 📍 1871 Office, Chicago 🛠️ All languages
Sharpen your coding skills and get ready to compete against fellow students and recent grads in this challenge designed to identify the top talent. Those who advance will move on to the final round, where the real excitement begins!
The top 20 finalists will have the chance to shine in a private coding challenge. This is your opportunity to #TakeCharge of your career—compete for amazing prizes, connect with peers, and experience the heart of Chicago tech innovation with an exclusive tour of the 1871 space.
