Contribute to HCW

Join our community and help shape the future of hardware competitions. Contribute to our open-source platform or become a member to access exclusive benefits.

Open Source Repository

HCW is an open-source platform built by the community. We welcome contributions of all kinds - from bug fixes and features to documentation and design improvements.

How to Contribute:

  • Fork the repository and create a feature branch
  • Submit pull requests with clear descriptions
  • Report bugs and suggest new features via issues
  • Help improve documentation and examples

Become a Member

Join our exclusive community to access member-only competitions, networking opportunities, and special perks.

Member Benefits

  • Priority access to new competitions and features
  • Voting rights on platform decisions and roadmap
  • Exclusive member-only events and workshops
  • Recognition on platform and contributor page
  • Access to member Discord channel
  • Annual membership certificate

Membership Details

Annual Cost: $250

Your membership helps us:

  • Host and maintain platform infrastructure
  • Organize community events and workshops
  • Support open-source development

Membership Application

Membership Terms

By becoming a member, you agree to:

  • • Adhere to the HCW Code of Conduct
  • • Use member benefits responsibly and ethically
  • • Not share member-exclusive content publicly
  • • Participate constructively in the community
  • • Annual membership fee of $250 (non-refundable)
  • • Membership is valid for 12 months from approval date

Other Ways to Contribute

Spread the Word

Share HCW with your network and help grow our community.

Sponsor Competitions

Companies and individuals can sponsor specific competitions to support innovation.

Mentor Participants

Share your expertise by mentoring competition participants and teams.