Education
We aim to inspire the next generation of innovators by helping students learn coding, design, and technology through hands-on experience and mentorship.
THE
Build Foundation
The Build Foundation is a student-led organization that organizes the annual Buildathon, which operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit through fiscal sponsorship by Hack Club
Buildathon 2025
Our Mission
Community
We bring together students, mentors, and organizations to create a supportive community that encourages collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem solving.
Innovation
Our hackathons challenge participants to think outside the box, build impactful projects, and use technology as a force for good in their communities.
Our Impact
Build-a-thon 2025
Build-a-thon 2025 is an online hackathon taking place from November 7th through 10th, hosted by The Buildathon Foundation — a student-led organization passionate about coding. Join us for 48 hours of coding, workshops, and $10,000+ in prizes, guided by professional judges and mentors.
Donate
Support the next generation of student innovators by contributing to Build-a-thon . Your donations help us fund workshops, prizes, and mentorship programs that make our events free and accessible to all.
Powered by Our Sponsors
An enormous thank you to our sponsors — Hack Club, Zoom, Canva, Figma, Jukebox Print, GitHub, AoPS, and gen.xyz — for helping us bring opportunities and inspiration to the next generation of builders.
Our Team
Rishi Ramachandran
Rishi is a co-founder of The Buildathon Foundation, passionate about empowering students through technology and innovation. He leads outreach and event operations for Build-a-thon 2025.
Muhammad Fowad
Muhammad is a co-founder who oversees technical development and logistics. He helps design the infrastructure that powers Build-a-thon’s smooth online experience for participants and mentors alike.
Neel Ramachandran
Neel is a co-founder focused on partnerships, creativity, and engagement. He works with sponsors, mentors, and the community to bring exciting opportunities to Build-a-thon participants.