Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
September 30, 2025
Sound Credit Union
A banking experience that is rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared success.
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) are excited to announce the launch of HuskyHack, a 24-hour hackathon that will challenge college students from across Washington State to design innovative digital tools that empower people to take control of their finances.
The competition kicks off at 9am on
Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Milgard Hall on the UWT campus. Student teams will be presented with a
real-world financial challenge and tasked with creating a digital
solution—ranging from mobile apps to online services—that empowers consumers to
better manage their finances.
Participants may enter the hackathon
individually or in teams of 2–5 students. They will design and develop their
ideas using platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and other
digital tools—gaining hands-on experience in innovation, problem-solving, and
entrepreneurship while networking with industry professionals and community
leaders.
“Sound Credit Union is committed to connecting
people with the financial tools and resources that help them to manage their
finances confidently,” said Jennifer Reed, Vice President of Public Relations
at Sound. “Our partnership with UWT provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs
to channel their creativity into developing a tool that we hope will benefit
our members and the community at large.
A panel of industry experts and
technology leaders will judge the competition and select the top projects. The
winning team will receive $15,000 in prize money and 6-month membership to
CoMotion Labs in Seattle.
For more information about HuskyHack or
to register, please visit this website.
About Sound Credit Union
Sound Credit Union was founded in 1940
and today is one of Washington State’s largest credit unions. With 26 full-service
branch locations throughout the Puget Sound area, Sound provides their over 173,000
members with authentic and trusted financial support and services. Sound is
driven by the purpose of standing with members, employees and the community
through all waves of life.
About University of Washington Tacoma
The
University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) is an urban-serving university providing
access to students in a way that transforms families and communities. The
university impacts and informs economic development through community-engaged
students and faculty. UWT conducts research that is of direct use to our
community and region. And, most importantly, UWT seeks to be connected to our
community’s needs and aspirations.
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