Tech Collectiveof Oregon
We learn. We build. We launch.
TCO is a multi-arm student technology institution at the University of Oregon — delivering real consulting work, building companies, and creating the next generation of Oregon technologists.
Partners & Clients
What We Do
Five arms. One institution.
TCO is more than a club. It's a structured institution where each arm has a mandate — and the people to execute on it.
Consulting
AI and tech delivery for companies ranging from Oregon SMEs to Fortune 500s.
ActiveEvents
Workshops, hackathons, industry tours, and member experiences that build real networks.
ActiveMedia
A student-built tech media brand. Daily AI news and content, growing into a revenue line.
In DevelopmentVenture
Incubations and grants for members building companies from idea to market.
In DevelopmentCapital
Resource allocation and learning how capital flows in tech — from VC to grants.
In DevelopmentOur Work
Real clients.
Real deliverables.
We've worked with companies from Oregon SMEs to Fortune 500s — delivering strategy, software, and systems that get used.
26
active builders
400+
members
Featured Engagement
Fortune 500 AI Strategy
Scoped and delivered an AI readiness assessment and automation roadmap for a large enterprise client — identifying $2M+ in workflow efficiency opportunities across three business units.
Client: Pape Machinery
Operations Technology Audit
Assessed current tooling and built a market research brief for operational improvements across their Pacific Northwest dealership network.
About
Built different
from day one.
We do real work, not simulations. Every member ships — to real clients, on real deadlines, with real accountability.
Earn your seat through contribution, not titles. There are no honorary roles here. You're judged by what you build and what you deliver.
We build to last — systems, culture, and institutions. TCO is designed to outlast any individual. The work we do today shapes what Oregon's tech ecosystem looks like in ten years.
Students with real clients, real capital, and real reach.
— TCO, University of Oregon
Events
Where we show up.
Annual Hackathon
QuackHacks
Oregon's student hackathon — 24 hours, real problem statements, and prizes that reward builders who ship. Open to all UO students.
Learn More →Workshop Series
Build With AI
Hands-on sessions covering Intro to AI, RAG pipelines, automation, and building AI products. No prior experience required.
See Schedule →Member Experiences
Industry Immersions
NYC trips, West Coast company tours, and live showcases. The rooms that change careers — we get you into them.
Get Involved →Get Involved
Two ways in.
For Students
Join TCO
Applications are competitive and merit-based. We look for students who want to do real work — not just list a club membership on a resume. Any major, any year. Ambition required.
Apply NowFor Companies
Hire Our Team
Engage TCO Consulting for AI strategy, product prototyping, automation, and research. Our teams work fast, think clearly, and deliver. Engagements available for SMEs through enterprise.
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