Evoke at CU Boulder
Create. Build. Launch
Your Next Step.
This is not a lecture. It is a spark. A space where ideas turn into worlds, stories become prototypes, and creative thinking connects with real possibility.
Earn $100 or more as you complete missions throughout the hackathon!
Top participants will be considered for a four week paid creative internship with a $2,500 award and visibility in the Evoke global network.
In Partnership With
A New Experience on Campus
Over two days, students will explore financial literacy through a creative, game-design experience. You'll use storytelling, world-building and AI tools to see how ideas can evolve into projects and pathways. You'll craft worlds, shape narratives and prototype concepts while working in teams and bringing ideas to life in a way that feels practical and imaginative at the same time.
This experience blends imagination with practical creation. You will walk away with something tangible that strengthens portfolios, applications and career opportunities while expanding how you think about the future of money.
This hackathon uses a Results-Based Financing (RBF) model. That means you earn $100+ by participating and completing missions, not just by winning. See reward rules
Top participants will be considered for a four week paid creative internship with a $2,500 award. This is a chance to try what entrepreneurship feels like in a creative and playful way.
Why Join
Learn by Doing
Discover how ideas evolve through iteration and hands-on creation
Collaborate and Test
Work with others and challenge your thinking through real teamwork
Connect to Opportunities
Explore how creativity connects to real world challenges and career paths
Energetic Campus Atmosphere
Experience a vibrant environment with music and food
Unlock Transferable Skills
Build skills that support academic work and future initiatives
Build Your Portfolio
Create tangible projects that showcase your creativity and problem-solving abilities
Who It's For
If you are curious about building something of your own, expressing ideas, designing experiences, or exploring how creativity can open doors, this is for you.
No experience with AI or game design is required. Curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to try are enough.
Event Details
Opening Event
Date
February 6, 2026
Time
5:00 PM
Location
Moxy Boulder University
Join us for the hackathon kickoff event! Meet your fellow participants, learn about the challenges ahead, and get ready for an exciting weekend.
Hackathon Dates
February 7-8, 2026
2-day intensive experience
Time
9am to 4pm
Each day
Location
Aspen Rooms 285-287-289
University Memorial Center (UMC), CU Boulder Campus
Cohort Size
Only 50 Spots
Limited availability - register soon!
Every entrepreneur starts with a first attempt.
Every idea begins as a possibility.
This is your moment to explore what you can create and where it might lead.
About Evoke
Evoke is a creative journey where students imagine, build and take action. It helps young people turn ideas into projects that matter and develop the confidence to lead.
Originally created at the World Bank, Evoke has grown into a global movement of youth innovators. This edition at CU Boulder is delivered in partnership with the Young Americans Bank (YAB) and the Reynolds Foundation, bringing an opportunity for students to create, collaborate and explore what their future could be.