2 months ago
HTCJ × PitchFest Pipeline Now Open — From Build to Capital
We’re excited to announce the next step for Hack The Concrete Jungle.
We’re officially opening the pipeline from HTCJ → PitchFest → Startup World Cup.
Through our partnership with PitchFest, we’re creating a direct path for builders to move beyond the hackathon and into real opportunities:
- Live pitch opportunities in front of active investors
- Access to a growing venture ecosystem
- A pathway toward funding and scale
This isn’t just about submitting a project.
It’s about turning what you built into a real company.
What started as an idea became a movement—built through real events, real people, and real momentum.…
4 months ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the HTCJ Hackathon × SFWRUNWAY Technology shaping the future of fashion gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
4 months ago
HTCJ™ x SFWRUNWAY Hackathon Kickoff + Team Formation
Today we’re officially kicking off the HTCJ™ x SFWRUNWAY Hackathon with our live Zoom call for onboarding, team formation, and build instructions.
If you’re building, joining a team, or want to understand how this round works — be there.
Zoom Meeting Details
Topic: HTCJ x SFWRUNWAY Hackathon Kickoff + Team Formation (Zoom)
Time: Feb 14, 2026 — 1:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85099873093?pwd=fbMYH6N5rSTU95FaRZVhwrUf3SRS2x.1
Meeting ID: 850 9987 3093
Passcode: 9CAZDX
Important Links
Devpost Submissions: https://hack-the-runway-htcj-sfw.devpost.com/
HTCJ™ Website: https://hacktheconcretejungle.com
Discord (Teams + Updates): https://discord.gg/D92AKYC7xn
SFWRUNWAY: https://sfwrunway.com
This is…
4 months ago
HTCJ x SFWRUNWAY Hackathon Weekend Zoom + Submission Links
Hackers and builders,
We are officially live for the HTCJ x SFWRUNWAY Hackathon: Technology Shaping the Future of Fashion.
To support teams during the weekend, we will be hosting an official Zoom kickoff and live collaboration session. This meeting is open to all participants and is designed for team formation, Q&A, and building momentum going into submission.
Zoom Meeting (Hackathon Kickoff + Team Formation)
Saturday, February 14, 2026
3:00 PM Eastern Time (12:00 PM Pacific)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85099873093?pwd=fbMYH6N5rSTU95FaRZVhwrUf3SRS2x.1
Meeting ID: 850 9987 3093
Passcode: 9CAZDX
This is a community support call. No pitching…
4 months ago
HTCJ × SFWRUNWAY NYC — What’s Next & How to Advance
Hack the Concrete Jungle is back in New York City for our second NYC edition, in collaboration with SFWRUNWAY, as part of New York Fashion Week.
This update clarifies how to participate, where to submit, and what advancing means.
NYC In-Person Touchpoint
We’re hosting a community gathering during NYFW for builders, creatives, technologists, and past HTCJ participants.
👉 Luma Event (NYC):
https://luma.com/s62ovrdh
Important:
- Attendance at the Luma event is not required to submit or advance
- This is a community, networking, and ecosystem touchpoint
- No pitching or judging happens at this event
…
5 months ago
HTCJ x SFWRUNWAY is LIVE — Submit Your Project + Claim Builder Tools
Hey Builders
Welcome to HTCJ Hackathon x SFWRUNWAY — where technology shapes the future of fashion.
This is not just a hackathon. This is a real-world build environment at the intersection of fashion, culture, AI, sustainability, Web3, and creator infrastructure.
Whether you’re a developer, designer, founder, creator, or operator — this is your moment to build something real.
What You’re Building
Build a working prototype that solves a real challenge in fashion-tech, runway innovation, creator monetization, sustainability, or digital infrastructure.
Projects should align with one (or more) of our official…
5 months ago
Submission Requirement (Mandatory)
All teams MUST submit their project on Devpost in order to be eligible for judging, prizes, and cohort advancement.
🔗 Submit here:
https://hack-the-runway-htcj-sfw.devpost.com/
Only projects submitted through Devpost before the deadline will be considered official entries.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
5 months ago
Public voting is now open
It's your turn to pick the Popular Choice award winner! Browse 'HTCJ Hackathon × SFWRUNWAY Technology shaping the future of fashion' submission gallery, click on your favorite, and vote. Be sure to spread the word via your social networks, too!
Please note, as per the Devpost terms of service, you may not tamper with the vote process through manual or automated means, or attempt to compensate voters, at risk of disqualification. Find out more about public voting here.
Questions?If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.