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Hackathons Reimagined.

Empowering high school innovators through immersive student-led hackathons and experiential learning across the USA and India.

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Hackathons Hosted

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Participants

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2

States Reached

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50

Mentors & Volunteers

Recognized By

Microsoft Snowflake Future Forward Labs Coca-Cola American India Foundation (AIF) Nekk Logo Sponsor

Who Are We?

Divergent Teams is a student-led nonprofit redefining hackathons for high schoolersβ€”making innovation accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone. We empower students to build, collaborate, and lead in tech.

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Upload Your Report

Submit your project or join a team through our secure platform.

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Collaborate & Build

Work with mentors and peers to create innovative solutions.

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Showcase & Win

Present your project, get feedback, and win amazing prizes!

Rolling admissions open now!

Lead a hackathon in your city

A project-based leadership internship for high schoolers β€” plan and run a real hackathon for 100+ students at your city's Microsoft office, sponsored by Microsoft and NEKK Seva Mandara. The program runs 8 weeks with one hour of virtual coaching per week, culminating at the National Hackathon on July 18, 2026.

Open cities

  • –Chicago
  • –Dallas
  • –Detroit
  • –Houston
  • –Irvine
  • –Minneapolis
  • –Philadelphia
  • –San Francisco
  • –Seattle
  • –New York III
  • –Washington DC II

Leadership roles

  • –Program Director
  • –Fundraising
  • –Emcee
  • –Logistics
  • –Digital Marketing
  • –Recruitment Director

Why apply

  • βœ“Coaching from Divergent Teams
  • βœ“Work with Microsoft professionals
  • βœ“Free AI Innovation Certification
  • βœ“Community service hours
  • βœ“Compete in the National Hackathon

Ready to lead? Send a letter of interest + resume. Shortlisted students get a 15-min interview. Limited spots per city.

hello@divergentteambuilders.com
917-650-1463

Upcoming Events

⭐ National Hackathon

Join hackers from across the nation for our premier 24-hour event!

What Our Users Say

Alex J.

"Divergent Teams gave me the confidence to pursue tech. The mentors were so supportive and I made friends for life!"

Alex J.
Priya S.

"I never thought hackathons could be this fun and inclusive. I learned so much and can't wait for the next event!"

Priya S.
Miguel R.

"The workshops and teamwork helped me discover my passion for coding. Highly recommend to any high schooler!"

Miguel R.
Li W.

"From brainstorming to presenting, every moment was inspiring. Thank you Divergent Teams for this opportunity!"

Li W.
Zara K.

"I loved collaborating with students from across the country. The experience was unforgettable!"

Zara K.

Support Our Mission

Your sponsorship helps us empower the next generation of innovators. By supporting our hackathons, you make tech education accessible, inclusive, and fun for all students!

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hackathon@divergentteams.org

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New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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Bank: Chase Bank
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Contact Us

Have questions about our services? We're here to help!

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Email

hello@divergentteams.org
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Phone

718-791-5262
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Office

HQ in United States of America

Ready to join the next wave of innovators?

Join thousands of students who are already using Divergent Teams to make a difference in tech.