Top Hacks @ FIU — Where Innovation Empowers Everyone
Announcing EmpowHER Hackathon: 2025 Edition
Hosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, and CAHSI at FIU, this fully virtual hackathon invites everyone to come together online for a weekend of creativity, inclusion, and innovation — with a special focus on uplifting women, non-binary students, and allies in tech.
Dates: October 13–20, 2025
Location: Virtual
Time: Mon Oct 13 @ 11 PM - Mon Oct 20th @ 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Event Agenda: EmpowHERHack2025-agenda.vercel.app
Theme: Women Leading in Tech — build solutions that uplift, include, and inspire underrepresented communities in STEM.
Who Can Join?
Open to all majors, students from any university, and high school students age 16 and older.
Participants under 18 must have an adult present during overnight participation if needed.
Important:
This Devpost page is for submitting your final project only.
You must first register through our official Hacker Hub to participate.
Register here: EmpowHERhack2025.vercel.app
Available Tracks
Track 01 - General track
Challenge 01
Perfect for majors in:
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Biomedical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Sustainability Studies
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Healthcare/Pre-Med
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Computer Science (Cloud & Infrastructure)
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Data Science
Challenge 02
Perfect for majors in:
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Computer Science (AI & Machine Learning)
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Software Engineering
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Information Technology
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Finance (Fintech focus)
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Digital Media & Gaming
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Communications & Entertainment
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Mobile/Web Development
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Graphic Design (UX/UI)
Challenge 03
Perfect for majors in:
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Urban Planning
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Public Administration
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Computer Science (DevOps/Cybersecurity)
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Information Security
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Blockchain Technology
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Smart Cities & Urban Innovation focus
Track 02
Perfect for all majors, especially:
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Business Administration
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Finance & Economics
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Marketing & Communications
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Entrepreneurship
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Management
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Liberal Arts
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Psychology
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Pre-Law
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Any major with startup ideas
Focus on business strategy and innovation concepts
No coding experience required — all skills welcome.
Complete Hacker Resources: EmpowHERhack2025.vercel.app
Steps to Join
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Register now (required for all participants): EmpowHERhack2025.vercel.app
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RSVP on Luma to get calendar invites for kickoff and live sessions: lu.ma/CodeCrunch
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Join the LinkedIn Event to connect and share: EmpowHERhack2025-linkedinrsvp.vercel.app
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Submit your final project here on Devpost before the deadline: EmpowHERhack2025-Devpost.vercel.app
What’s New
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Fully virtual experience — join from anywhere
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Women-in-tech theme, open to everyone
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Real-world challenges and inclusive solutions
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Special prizes and judge feedback
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Online mentorship, workshops, and live sessions
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Industry Leaders – Volunteer: HackUniversity.vercel.app
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Students – Volunteer: HackUniversity.vercel.app
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Industry Leaders – Fundraiser & Advisory Board: HackUniversity.vercel.app
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Become a Sponsor: Learn more
Questions or Collaborations:
Connect with us on Discord (after registering) or on LinkedIn. Let’s build the future of decentralized tech together.
Secure Your Spot: HackUniversity.vercel.app
We can’t wait to see what you build!
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CODE CRUNCH GLOBAL Interdisciplinary Tech Club | Open to ALL MAJORS from any university | High School Students (16+)Hosted in partnership with:
- ColorStack at FIU | Open to ALL MAJORS from any university - Supporting students from all backgrounds in tech at FIU
- CAHSI at FIU | Open to ALL MAJORS from any university - Building research community and opportunities for students in computing at Florida International University.
Requirements
Prizes
First Place Winner Track # 1 - General Track
Digital Certificate First Place Winner for Track # 1 - General Track
First Place Winner for Track # 2: Tech Unicorn Challenge
Digital Certificate First Place Winner for Track # 2: Tech Unicorn Challenge
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
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Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
See information here: hacksatfiu-toolkit.vercel.app
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