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Accelerate.

We designed the platform where worldwide tech specialists could exchange experience and knowledge about development and much more.

Client
San Francisco hackathon organiser
Services
Development
Delivery
Magora London
Built by Magora

This Accelerate project was designed and built by Magora. We are a London software development company (since 2010) building custom software, web and mobile apps for UK businesses, from a free working prototype to launch and support.

Bespoke software development → Free working prototype in 5–10 days

An IT professional who arranges one of the most fantastic hackathons in San Francisco engaged us to work with him on an exciting new project. Being a true professional, our customer approached us with a clear vision and very specific requirements to boot. We needed to build a platform where tech specialists could share opinions, exchange experience, and take part in events or organize them.

We were thrilled to work on a portal for developers - this fact also added extra pressure to make everything absolutely flawless. We discussed multiple options during the process, but ended up opting for a combination of PHP and Yii Framework that we know so well. This website is essentially a ”social network that turns hackathon projects into tech start-ups”. After a quick sign up, users can initiate and take part in both on- and offline hackfests, discuss problems with other professionals or find answers. The site also features a splendid search with multiple filter parameters. You can browse projects, technologies, members and organizations. Find your perfect codefest and create some awesomeness!

Accelerate — solution
Project facts

Accelerate, at a glance.

Social network that turns hackathon projects into start-ups

Client

San Francisco hackathon organiser

Sector

Technology community

Platforms

Web (PHP, Yii)

Scope

Features: sign-up, create and join on- and offline hackathons, discussions, search with filters across projects, technologies, members and organisations

Typical budget for this scope

£25k–£60k

Typically 3–5 months · Magora pricing guide · 2026 prices

Results

A community platform where tech specialists share experience and take part in or organise events.

ServicesDevelopment

Built with what holds up at scale.

PHP Yii
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