The Event

Rainbow Tech Fest 2025 is a vibrant 3-day virtual hackathon that takes place in June, celebrating Pride Month by showcasing LGBTQIA+ talent in technology, gaming, and streaming.

Core Purpose

Creating a vibrant celebration of connection, creativity, and innovation that showcases LGBTQIA+ talent in tech and streaming through digital creations. Whether participants build for others, themselves, or the community, the focus is on finding joy and personal growth while pushing creative and technical boundaries.

KEY FACTS & FIGURES

• Core Participants: LGBTQIA+ creatives & allies

• Global Participation? Yes

• Platform Integration: —

• Community Focus: Emphasis on inclusivity, safety, and authentic celebration

WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT UNIQUE

Authentic Community Focus

"Creating Because..." Philosophy

Unlike traditional hackathons focused solely on competition, this event emphasizes personal expression and the joy of creation, allowing participants to define their own "why."

Streaming-First Approach

Purpose-built for the Twitch community, combining technical skill with content creation in a way that's native to streaming culture.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Dedicated wellness breaks during the event

• Mental health resources and support channels

• Emphasis on sustainable participation over burnout culture

SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS

In-Kind Sponsorship Focus

All partnerships follow a community-first approach with in-kind contributions rather than monetary sponsorships, including:

• Development tools and software licenses

• Educational resources and course access

• Mental health and wellness subscriptions

• Design assets and creative tools

Event Essentials

• Duration: 3 days

• Platform: TBD

• Time Coverage: TBD

• Audience: LGBTQIA+ members and allies in technical/creative fields

• Skill Level: All levels welcome—from beginners to experienced developers

TARGET AUDIENCE & COMMUNITY

Primary Participants

• LGBTQIA+ members and allies within technical/creative fields

• Software engineers and developers building web apps, tools, and technical solutions

• Gamers and game developers building gaming tools, mods, and interactive experiences

• Digital artists and creative streamers working with art software, design tools, and visual content

• Music creators and audio artists developing sound tools, music apps, and audio experiences

• Technical creators building streaming tools, overlays, bots, and community platforms

• Content creators exploring the intersection of streaming, gaming, art, and technology

• Community builders focused on inclusive digital spaces across gaming, art, and tech

Skill Diversity Welcome

The event celebrates all forms of digital creativity and welcomes participants across the full spectrum of Twitch's creative community:

• Software Development: Web apps, mobile apps, APIs, databases, full-stack applications

• Gaming: Game development, mods, gaming tools, interactive experiences, esports utilities

• Digital Art: Visual art generators, design tools, creative software, artistic streaming setups

• Music & Audio: Music production tools, sound generators, audio streaming enhancements, podcast tools

• Streaming Technology: Overlays, alerts, chat bots, extensions, moderation tools

• Community Platforms: Discord integrations, engagement tools, community management solutions

• Creative Tech Applications: Visualization tools, interactive art, experimental digital experiences

• Accessibility Solutions: Inclusive gaming tools, accessible art creation, adaptive streaming interfaces

• Any digital creation that expresses the participant's personal "Creating Because..." statement