Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- CODE CRUNCH
- Deadline
- 10/31/2026
In short
The 305 EmpowHER Edition October 2026 is a hybrid hackathon for students, organized by CODE CRUNCH. Participants can compete for Best Overall (Devpost), MLH Challenge, and Kaggle Challenge prizes. A live demo and Devpost submission are required for all participants. The event aims to provide an opportunity for students to build projects, collaborate, and develop skills.
305 EmpowHER Edition October 2026 — 305Hackathons.vercel.app
By CODE CRUNCH
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 10/31/20265 days left
Oct 31, 2026 @ 11:45pm EDT
Deadline
Online & In-Person at Florida International University – MMC PG6, Room 144
Location
4 non-cash prizes
Prizes
CODE CRUNCH WORLDWIDE
Organizer
Beginner Friendly, Cybersecurity, Education
Themes
Overview
The 305 EmpowHER Edition October 2026 is a hybrid hackathon organized by CODE CRUNCH WORLDWIDE, in collaboration with Swift Club at FIU, Google Developer Group at Florida International University (GDG at FIU), ColorStack at FIU, CAHSI at FIU, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, Hack University Worldwide, and Upsilon Phi Epsilon. The event is designed to give students an opportunity to build real projects, transform ideas into working prototypes, and collaborate with other students. Participants can develop technical and interdisciplinary skills, gain experience for their portfolios and résumés, and present their work through a live demo. Food and refreshments will be provided during the in-person component of the event. The hackathon features multiple competition categories, including a Best Overall prize, an MLH Challenge, and a Kaggle Challenge. To be eligible for prizes and winner recognition, all participants must submit their projects to Devpost and complete a live demo of a working prototype or completed project. Additional submission requirements apply for the MLH and Kaggle challenges. The hackathon is open to students from all majors. The official hackathon website, codecrunchglobal.vercel.app/hackathons/305-hackathon-series, contains comprehensive details on event specifics, eligibility requirements, tracks, categories, prizes, schedules, judging criteria, and participation information. Participants are encouraged to review this resource for complete guidelines.
What to build
Participants are expected to build a working prototype or completed project that demonstrates and validates their idea. A concept or presentation without a developed project is not sufficient.
Prizes
Best Overall
Awarded to the winning team or individual for projects submitted on Devpost.
Winner Certificate
MLH Challenge
Maximum total prize value of $200 per winning team. Requires completion of applicable MLH challenge requirements.
$50 Gift Card per Winning Team Member, up to 4 Members
Kaggle Challenge
Awarded to the winning team or individual for projects submitted on Kaggle. Requires opting in and completing Kaggle submission requirements.
Winner Certificate
First Place Winner for Session B (Virtual)
See details at Event URL https://codecrunchglobal.vercel.app/hackathons/305-hackathon-series/
First Place Winner for Session A (In-Person)
See details at Event URL https://codecrunchglobal.vercel.app/hackathons/305-hackathon-series/
First Place Winner - Partner Prize TBD
See details at Event URL https://codecrunchglobal.vercel.app/hackathons/305-hackathon-series/
First Place Winner - LLM Gemma Challenge
See details at Event URL https://codecrunchglobal.vercel.app/hackathons/305-hackathon-series/
Key dates
- Deadline2026-10-31T23:45:00-04:00
- In-person date announcedapproximately 1 month before event
Eligibility
Participants must be above the legal age of majority in their country of residence. Only students are eligible; companies/professional organizations are excluded. All countries/territories are eligible, excluding standard exceptions.
How to enter
- Join the hackathon through Devpost.
- Submit your project to Devpost. This is required for every participant and team.
- Complete a live project demo at Florida International University — MMC PG6, Room 144 on the TBD in-person date. This is required for prize eligibility and winner recognition.
- Present a working prototype or completed project that demonstrates and validates your idea.
- For the MLH Challenge, complete the applicable MLH challenge requirements and submission process.
- For the Kaggle Challenge, opt in and complete the applicable Kaggle submission requirements.
- Review the Preflight Tasks and Hack Agenda on the Official 305 EmpowHER Website for full event details.
Submission requirements
- Project submission to Devpost is required for all projects and official 305 EmpowHER submissions.
- Completion of a live demo is required to be eligible for prizes and winner recognition.
- A working prototype or completed project must be presented; a concept or presentation without a developed project is not sufficient.
- For MLH Challenge, complete applicable MLH requirements and submission.
- For Kaggle Challenge, opt-in and complete applicable Kaggle submission requirements.
- MLH and Kaggle submissions do not replace the required Devpost submission.
Sponsors & partners
CODE CRUNCH WORLDWIDESwift Club at FIUGoogle Developer Group at Florida International University (GDG at FIU)ColorStack at FIUCAHSI at FIURaspberry Pi Code CrunchHack University WorldwideUpsilon Phi Epsilon