The Grounds presents
24-hour hackathon · Spring 2027 · Dallas-Fort Worth
THE24
24 hours. Build something real.
The experience
What we're planning.
Build alongside ambitious people from across DFW.
A room of builders, founders, and engineers who showed up to make something—not just talk about it.
Get feedback and mentorship as you work.
Help in the moment: people in the room who can unstick a problem, sharpen an idea, or push the craft further.
Show what you actually built at the end.
A demo of the work—not a pitch deck. The point is what shipped in twenty-four hours.
FAQ
Questions.
Who can participate?
THE24 is for builders—students, developers, engineers, founders, and beginners who want to make something real. Formal eligibility will be posted when applications open.
Do I need a team?
Team rules will ship with the official announcement. Collaboration is meant to be central; whether solo builders can join will be clarified then.
What is still being planned?
Exact date, venue, application timeline, sponsors, prizes, and the full schedule are still being decided. Join the interest list to hear those details first.
Get updates
Hear it when details drop.
Date, venue, and applications—when those are set, you'll hear first.