Tech Fort Worth (TechFW) today joined Fort Worth DAO and
Moonshot, a member of the Manufacturing Accelerator and Development Engine
(MADE) program, in sponsoring and hosting HackFW: MADE Challenge in partnership
with The Fort Worth DAO.
The challenge invited individuals and teams to develop solutions for the manufacturing
and tech industries. Participants kicked off on Oct. 1 and were given 30 days to
design and build their projects. The challenge closed today with Demo Day at
Moonshot’s headquarters, where participants presented their final products. 
“HackFW began as an effort to strengthen incentives and grow Fort Worth’s builder
culture at the grassroots level through nontraditional channels,” said Tobalo Valderas,
President of the Fort Worth DAO. “As we worked to scale TechFW’s impact, champion
MADE’s mission, and engage regional industrial partners, it became clear that technical
talent is in short supply across both large employers and the venture ecosystem. We
truly believe the next generation of wealth and talent will come through North Texas and
this ecosystem over the next 30 years. The best way to predict the future is to build it.”
The program featured live project demonstrations from participating teams across four
problem tracks: AI for manufacturing, supplier relationship management, AI for
transportation, and tokenized industrial real estate. Attendees also had the chance to
connect with participants and see what the teams learned while designing, building, and
presenting their solutions. 
“This is just one of the ways TechFW is partnering with our community to build real
solutions for our manufacturing industries and help shape the future of
entrepreneurship,” McMinn added. “Today’s participants are the current and future
workforce, and tomorrow’s business leaders. Through events like HackFW: MADE
Challenge Demo Day, they are already showcasing the creativity and tenacity to show

up and industry is paying attention. With several other key sponsors, this event is the
first of many and we couldn’t do it alone.” 
About Tech Fort Worth
TechFW is a nonprofit startup incubator and accelerator based in Fort Worth,
helping entrepreneurs turn innovation into reality since 1998. We support founders at
every stage through expert-led programs, strategic mentorship, and access to a
powerful community. We work with scalable startups in biotech, hardware, AI, clean
energy, software, and emerging technologies without taking equity. Learn more at
www.techfortworth.org.
About The Fort Worth DAO
Fort Worth DAO is a nonprofit and modern-day guild advancing education and digital
sovereignty across Fort Worth and Greater Texas. We host Fort Worth’s flagship
Hackathon called HackFW. Organized as a decentralized autonomous organization, we
teach digital ownership, cryptography, blockchain, cybersecurity, and emerging
technology. We cultivate civic innovation, open-source ecosystems, and support
builders, educators, and industry partners to help create a more technologically literate,
informed, and equitable Fort Worth. Learn more at https://fwtx.city.

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