Join us for the Student Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style event designed to empower the next generation of innovators in the Greater Sacramento area. This dynamic and competitive event brings together talented students with a passion for technology.
This year, students are challenged to push their boundaries and develop groundbreaking software and hardware solutions. We're looking for a diverse group of students with technical experience who are eager to collaborate and innovate. This is your chance to enhance your technical skills, connect with industry professionals, expand your network, and win prizes! Don't miss this incredible opportunity.
Accepted students will have the opportunity to:
• Work as a team to identify and design an innovative hardware/software solution to a set theme.
• Understand the entrepreneurial mindset behind navigating modern challenges and obstacles.
• Meet industry mentors who are building successful companies in our region.
• Prepare a project demo and pitch to be presented to a panel of judges at the end of the event. Prizes will be awarded to winning entrants.
Applications for the Student Innovation Challenge will close on
Monday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Students will be notified of admission by Saturday, April 5.
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Unleash your child’s creative potential in this dynamic three-week summer program designed for middle and high school students.
Students will face six unique design challenges that blend physics, engineering, and storytelling. Using everyday materials like cardboard and simple tools, they’ll learn the art of rapid prototyping and testing, employing approaches used by product development teams at leading tech companies.
The program will also introduce basic 3D design concepts through TinkerCAD, with an overall emphasis on building creative confidence, understanding user needs, and developing solutions through quick iterations and real-world testing.
June 9 – June 26
Mon – Thu, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Program fee: $600 / student
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A limited number of reduced-fee scholarships available to qualified students.
Transform creative concepts into precise digital designs in this advanced three-week summer program.
The Technical Product Design Bootcamp equips high school students with professional-grade computer-aided design (CAD) skills and comprehensive 3D printing expertise—essential tools for aspiring engineers and product designers.
Students will gain working proficiency in Fusion 360, the industry-standard CAD software, through structured projects and hands-on training. Our partnership with CADClass.org provides premium resources that accelerate learning, while our experienced instructors guide students through professional workflows and technical documentation.
Participants will complete the program with a portfolio of detailed digital designs, 3D printed prototypes, and the technical foundation needed for industry certification—valuable assets for academic and professional advancement.
July 7 – July 25
Mon – Thu, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Program fee: $750 / student
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A limited number of reduced-fee scholarships available to qualified students.