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Hack University Worldwide Initiative

From Florida International University to the World  ·  Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators

We are a student-led startup incubator built on one belief — that the next generation of founders, engineers, and industry leaders shouldn't have to wait until after graduation to start building. Through 12 annual hackathons, 80+ technical events, hands-on mentorship, and real-world projects, we connect students with builders and industry across every discipline. Open to every university, every major, and high school students ages 13+. No prerequisites. No gatekeeping. Just build.

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 — photos from events and Hackathons across GDG at FIU, Code Crunch, ColorStack, CAHSI at FIU, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, Swift Club at FIU, and Upsilon Phi Epsilon.

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Choose Your Path

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

For Students

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 students 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 student?

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 student 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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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.

Connect with Our Partner Organizations

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 student — 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 student 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