Turn Your Ideas Into Impact

A civic-tech competition empowering Allegheny County students to solve local challenges with technology and policy.

Our Mission

Bridging the Gap Between Code and Community.

"Tech4Policy" is a competition by a Nonprofit organization where student teams build a plan. Each Team submits two connected components:

A Tech-Based Solution: A prototype/draft of an app, website, or tool that solves a local problem.
A Policy Brief: A one-page implementation plan on how the local government could realistically adopt, fund, and support the solution.

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Our Judges

Our judging panel consists of leaders in public policy, technology, and education.

FILLER

TBD

[Tech Expert Name]

[Title, e.g., Senior Engineer at Google]

[Educator Name]

[Title, e.g., AP Government Teacher]

Competition Timeline

Registration Opens

Assemble your team and register for the competition. We will provide resources and guides to help you get started.

Solution Development Period

Teams will develop their tech prototype and draft the accompanying one-page policy brief. Examples and scoring guidelines will be provided.

Submissions & Judging

All projects are due by March 31. Our preliminary judges will review all submissions based on our public rubric, narrowing the field to the top 5 finalists. Finalists will be announced on April 15th.

The Finale & Winners Showcase

The top 6 teams will present their projects live to our final judging panel, including Rep. Venkat. Winners will be announced, and all finalists will recieve certificates. Winners would recieve prize money

Prizes & Recognition

1st Place

$200

$200 Cash prize

Implementation Review with Rep. Venkat's Office

The Tech4Policy Grand Prize Certificate

The winning team will earn the top prize and a direct pathway to see their idea considered for real-world impact.

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2nd Place

$150

$150 Cash Prize

Featured on Tech4Policy Website

Certificate of Achievement

The runner-up team will be recognized for their outstanding work and innovative thinking.

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3rd Place

$100

$100 Cash Prize

Official Finalist Recognition

Networking Opportunity

All top 5 teams will gain valuable experience presenting their ideas to community leaders.

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Our Sponsors

Want to help foster the next generation of innovators?

We are actively seeking partners to support our mission. Contact us to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

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Get in Touch

Email: tech4policy.contact@gmail.com

Instagram: @tech4policy_

Linkedin: linkedin.com

Ready to Make an Impact?

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