More than logo placement
Southwest MN Hacks connects your organization directly with motivated students from across the region. This is more than an advertising buy. Sponsors meet students in person, over a networking meal, at a booth, while mentoring teams, and while judging projects.
A sponsor addressing students at our March 2026 event.
At our previous event, the winning team was offered a paid engagement to continue developing their project after the hackathon. Our goal is to create more of those real connections between students and regional organizations.
Schwan's posted about the first event
As featured in the Marshall Independent · March 2026
“Two SMSU alum host first-ever Hackathon”
The local press covered our first event: the students, the projects, and the organizations that made it happen. They covered the September event as well.
Organizations that have backed Southwest MN Hacks
Why sponsor
College and graduate students are exploring internships and early-career roles now. High school students are the regional STEM pipeline, the next wave of local talent in software, cybersecurity, data, and AI. Your sponsorship reaches both.
Student interaction
Face-to-face conversations with students over meals, at your booth, and through mentoring, rather than a name on a banner.
Workforce pipeline
Recruit college and graduate participants today, and build relationships with younger students entering the field.
Community and STEM impact
Invest in regional technical talent that too often leaves the area, and help keep it here.
Interested in supporting a future Southwest MN Hacks event?
Fall 2026 has wrapped, so we're not taking new sponsorships for it. Reach out and we'll follow up when planning for the next event opens.
Email sponsors@southwestmnhacks.orgSponsor FAQ
Common questions from our partners