The IEEE Student Branch at UC organizes an annual 24-hour hardware and software hackathon called MakeUC as described in the attached sponsorship packet. In the year 2024 alone, the event attracted 560 registered participants from 70+ schools and 30 countries. If you or your company are interested in the sponsorship or have any questions, you are welcome to reach out to the MakeUC contact at contact@makeuc.io.

KEY DATES

▶ Event window: 9:00 AM, November 7 – 6:00 PM, November 8, 2026

▶ Swag deadline for sponsors: materials due by October 20 to be included in swag bags

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

▶ Judging — score hacker projects and provide constructive feedback

Sign up form: https://forms.gle/YXs2uq2JK4FpdxfJA

▶ Mentorship — work directly with student teams on their projects, ideas, and tools

Sign up form: https://forms.gle/o9YvzVMypnjrdX5J7

▶ Workshops — hosting a workshop is a great way to showcase your company, talk with

hackers, and build brand awareness.

Sign up form: https://forms.gle/8GmbvzEeBCVMXtEi9

▶ Sponsorship — numerous opportunities for marketing, recruitment, and brand visibility

See attached pdf file for additional information.     MakeUC_2026_Sponsorship_Packet