Lincoln Financial’s codeLinc (24-hour hackathon)

Notice: This event has ended. The information presented below is for historical reference only.

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:30 - 1:00 pm

Off-Campus

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and tech skills? We’re thrilled to return to Greensboro, NC for the 10th anniversary of Lincoln Financial’s 24-hour hackathon, codeLinc! codeLinc 10 is an exciting opportunity to build a groundbreaking app that will allow you to work side by side with technology veterans and showcase your skills.
Whether you’re a coding whiz, a design guru, or a brainstorming mastermind, we want YOU to be part of this opportunity.

Event Details:


  • When: October 18-19, 2025

  • Where: Lincoln Financial Group, 100 N Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401

  • Time: 11am 10/18-1pm 10/19

  • Signup Deadline: 10/19/2025 or when all spots are filled

  • codelinc10.devpost.com

  • TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT – up to $150 per person


What’s in Store?


  • Kickoff to get you prepped for the challenge.

  • Hackathon Build Time where you’ll bring your ideas to life.

  • Idea Generation & Presentations to showcase your innovative solutions.

  • Awards Ceremony to celebrate your achievements.


Why You Should Join


  • Collaborate with Peers: Team up with fellow students who share your passion for technology and education.

  • Win Amazing Prizes: Compete for exciting rewards and recognition for your hard work and creativity! Team prizes: 1st Place: $5,000, 2nd Place: $2,500, 3rd Place: $1,500 and a $1,000 Technical Innovation Award, sponsored by Cognizant

  • Make a Difference: Your ideas could be developed to widely-used tools

  • Boost your resume: Even if you don’t win, you win. Potential employers look for students that have applied their skills to solve challenges

  • Land a paid internship or full-time job: Lincoln talent team members will be onsite to answer your questions about internships


Ready to Take the Challenge? Sign up now (codelinc10.devpost.com/) and be part of something BIG. Gather your friends, form a team, and let’s create the future of learning together! We can’t wait to see what you create!

Questions? Check out the codeLinc page on Devpost: codelinc10.devpost.com