Florida International University → The World

Hack University Worldwide Initiative

A community-led startup incubator connecting learners, builders, and industry through hackathons, mentorship, and hands-on projects — hosted by seven FIU tech organizations.

Choose Your Path

However you want to get involved, there is a place for you in the Hack University ecosystem.

For Companies

Partner with us to access top student talent, sponsor hackathons, and build your brand with the next generation of builders.

Become a partner

For Industry Professionals

Mentor, judge, and lead workshops. Share your expertise and shape the careers of emerging engineers and founders.

Volunteer with us

For Learners

Join hackathons, workshops, and mentorship. Build real projects, earn certificates, and grow your network.

Join Hack University

For Learners: Pick the competition that fits your major

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.

Events & Hackathons

Hackathons, workshops, and meetups across our partner organizations — sorted by date.

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Our Partner Organizations

Hack University is powered by a coalition of student tech organizations at FIU.

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