Join us for 48 hours of innovation, collaboration, and competition at the World Cup Hackathon! Inspired by the global spirit of soccer, we're bringing together developers, designers, and creators to build incredible projects while celebrating teamwork and creativity.
Workshop: GLabs - Revolutionize Application Design w/ Nita from Google - Stitch and Jules
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 8
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
**Submissions Due on Devpost**
12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Project Expo / Judging
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open Doors For Closing Ceremonies
3:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies & Team Pictures
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
**Hackathon Ends**
5:00 PM
Tracks
Compete in the following tracks. Details and prizes will be updated soon.
Our Tracks
General Track
Max teammates: 4
This challenge will be evaluated based on overall creativity, technical execution, and how well teams respond to questions selected by HackCU organizers, along with any additional criteria set by…
Prizes: Prizes TBD
All Beginner
Max teammates: 4
Hackathons are a great way for beginners in technology to learn by doing. From workshops to software resources provided by HackCU, we want first-time hackers to feel supported as they build their…
Prizes: Prizes TBD
Social Impact
Max teammates: 4
Technology is a powerful tool for social good. This track is for projects that identify and address problems in our local community—whether in mental health, education, sustainability, equity, or…
Join our Red Bull Basement–inspired track to turn an AI-powered idea for better student life into a one-pager, a 60-second video, and a prototype over the weekend—then optionally use that work to…
Matt "Kelly" WilliamsFounder, Speaker, Mentor/IT/Cloud, DevOps, Sustainable IT, Architecture – Making Software Greener LinkedIn
Andres Sepulveda MoralesCreative Technologist – Red Mage LinkedIn
Mario LurigSlowpreneur (self), Developer Relations Engineer – TRMNL LinkedIn
Laraib KaziSenior Software Engineer and Co-Founder – NodeKat LinkedIn
DL ThomasFounder CEO – Tiino.ai
Nainsi JainSenior Technical Program Manager – Amazon Web Services (AWS) LinkedIn
Dawson BotsfordCTO & Founder – StopMailingUs · Software Founder and Consultant @ Dark Triangle LinkedIn
FAQ
A hackathon is best described as an “invention marathon”. Anyone who has an interest in technology attends a hackathon to learn, build & share their creations over the course of a weekend in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
We welcome any student 18 or older to participate!
Absolutely not! It doesn’t matter if you are a designer, a writer, or a chemist; there is a place for you here.
Don’t have a team? We got you covered. We will have time before hacking begins for hackers to get together and form teams. If you are competing in the Red Bull AI Tracks, each team can be a max of 2 people. All other tracks can be a max of 4.
HackCU and all events within HackCU are absolutely free to attend!
Plenty, we will provide three meals a day as well as snacks, drinks, and caffeine.
Reimbursement applications are now closed!
In order to check-in, you must have a government or school-issued ID. But, you should also bring your laptop, laptop charger, phone, chargers, headphones, toiletries, and a reusable water bottle. However, please be aware that there is no sleeping allowed at the venue, so please plan accordingly.
You can NOT use anything that you have started prior to the event (unless you are competing in the Red Bull Orbit Track). You can think of ideas for your project, but you must start from scratch when you arrive.
Be a volunteer or mentor! Help out with our hackathon! Fill out the Volunteer or Mentor forms here.
Email us at contact@hackcu.org
About the Team
The World Cup Hackathon is organized by HackCU—a student-run organization at the University of Colorado Boulder. Our team brings together leadership, logistics, tech, finance, marketing, and workshops to create an unforgettable hackathon experience.
