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Community-led startup incubator

Where students become founders.

Hack University Worldwide Initiative  ·  From Florida International University to the World

We're a community-led startup incubator built on one belief — the next generation of founders, engineers, and industry leaders shouldn't have to wait until after graduation to start building. Across 12 annual hackathons, 80+ technical events, hands-on mentorship, and real-world projects, we take builders from first idea to first launch. Open to every university, every major, and learners 16+ ages 13+. No prerequisites. No gatekeeping. Just build.

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A initiative made possible by GDG at FIU, Code Crunch, ColorStack at FIU, CAHSI at FIU, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, Swift Club at FIU, and Upsilon Phi Epsilon.

Photo Albums

Hack University Library — hackathon albums, org photos, and event highlights across every org, from 2023 to today.

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How the incubator works

From first idea to first launch

Every builder moves through the same path — build a prototype, get matched with mentors, demo your work, then launch it to the world.

1 · Build

Turn an idea into a working prototype during a hackathon cohort.

2 · Mentor

Get matched with industry mentors, judges, and peers.

3 · Demo

Show your work at demo day in front of the community.

4 · Launch

Ship it — prizes, recognition, and next steps toward a startup.

Choose Your Path

Start from the portal that fits your role and jump directly into the right opportunities and resources.

For Builders & Founders

Complete one OneStop form to unlock membership, hackathons, E-Board applications, programs, hacker guides, and community access in one place.

Are you a CS or engineering major?

Technical Competition

305 Tech Build Hackathon (Code or Hardware)

This competition is built for learners who want to design, code, prototype, and ship technical solutions using software, hardware, or both together.

Why this matters for your career: You build a real project portfolio, strengthen technical interview readiness, and gain hands-on experience that helps with internships and full-time engineering roles.

Are you a business major or entrepreneur learner?

Start-Up Competition

305 Code to Cash: Develop the Next Business Startup Idea

This competition focuses on turning technical ideas into startup-ready concepts, market opportunities, and business pitches.

Why this matters for your career: You practice product thinking, communication, and go-to-market strategy, which are key for founder paths, consulting roles, product management, and business leadership tracks.

Are you a learner interested in data analytics or data science?

Analytics Competition

305 Business Data Analytics / Data Science

This competition is centered on data storytelling, analytics, dashboards, spreadsheet modeling, and decision-making under time pressure.

Why this matters for your career: You develop evidence-based problem solving, data communication, and dashboard skills used in analytics, finance, operations, and data science careers.

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Portfolio & Demo Day

What our builders ship

Every cohort ends in a demo day. Browse the projects, teams, and winners that came out of our hackathons.

Photo albums

All orgs · hackathons, events & org photos, 2023–today.

Hackathons & winners

See past editions, themes, and winning teams.

Get on the next demo day

Apply, join a cohort, and ship your project.

Events & Hackathons

Hosted by:
Google Developer Group at Florida International University (GDG at FIU) , Code Crunch , ColorStack at FIU , CAHSI at FIU , Raspberry Pi Code Crunch , Swift Club at FIU , and Upsilon Phi Epsilon .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hackathons, Meetups & Workshops events together, sorted by date.

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PAST EVENTS

Past hackathons and Google Calendar events sorted by date.

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What is HU?
1000+
Active Members
17+
Countries
112+
Universities
170+
Events Hosted

Our Mission

Hack University exists to close the gap between education and industry. We give every learner — regardless of major, school, or background — access to real hackathons, startup mentorship, and a global builder community. What started at Florida International University has grown into a worldwide initiative, powered by seven tech organizations working together to make it happen.

Membership Benefits

  • 100% Free with OneStop Membership Form (13+)
  • Access to 20 annual interdisciplinary hackathons
  • Interview prep, resume reviews, and coaching
  • Startup pitch development and entrepreneurship mentoring
  • Executive Board application opportunities
  • Cross-discipline networking and industry access

Community Access

  • Discord: coding help, team formation, mentorship (secured after OneStop)
  • GroupMe: quick coordination & announcements (Open to all)
  • Instagram Group highlights & networking (Open to all)

Who Can Join?

All majors welcome - no coding experience required.

CS
Engineering
Business
Health
Law
Design
Education
Biology
Math
Chemistry
Env. Sci
Any Major