Regular improvements based on organizer feedback to make hackathon management simpler and more reliable.
We completely redesigned the organizer dashboard with a clean horizontal navigation bar and contextual tabs. Managing your hackathon now feels faster and more intuitive with everything just one click away.
Participants can now submit projects without creating an account. Each submission gets a unique view and edit link, making it easy for teams to update their projects right up until the deadline.
Participants can now submit multiple projects to a single hackathon. Perfect for prolific hackers or events where teams want to tackle multiple challenges.
Instantly generate QR codes for your registration and submission pages. Display them at your venue, add to slides, or print on posters - participants just scan and go.
Participants now receive professional confirmation emails when they register or submit a project. Each email includes quick links to view or edit their information.
Get started with HackHQ for free! Our new Free tier lets you run hackathons with up to 15 submissions at no cost. Perfect for testing the platform or getting started.
Download your hackathon results as a CSV file with one click. Get all submissions, scores, and rankings in a spreadsheet-ready format for reports or further analysis.
New to HackHQ? Our interactive onboarding tour walks you through setting up your first hackathon step by step. Launch confidently with guided setup for event pages, registration, and submissions.
All your event URLs now live under one clean structure. Participants get a simpler experience navigating between registration, submissions, and event information.
Control who can submit to your hackathon. Enable the new "Require Registration" toggle on submission forms to only allow registered participants to submit projects.
Forms are now smarter and simpler. Each event gets one registration form and one submission form with purpose-built fields. System fields like name, email, team members, and competition tracks are automatically configured.
Completely redesigned how hackathons handle competitions and awards. Organize by tracks, challenges, and overall prizes. Assign winners directly from the results page with our new award management panel.
Results page now features a two-column layout with integrated winner selection. See all submissions alongside available awards, assign winners with one click, and track progress visually.
Setting up voting is now easier than ever. Choose your voting method, configure criteria, and launch voting in minutes. Smart defaults get you started faster.
Visual badges now clearly identify competition types across the platform. Instantly see if a submission is competing for overall prizes, track awards, or partner challenges.
Added dedicated support for optional challenges. Create special competition categories with dedicated awards, separate from main tracks but fully integrated into judging.
HackHQ is now available! The all-in-one hackathon management platform that lets you focus on innovation, not administration. Set up in 30 minutes, run without stress, and save 40+ hours on hackathon logistics.
Everything loads instantly now. Smart data caching keeps your dashboards responsive even with hundreds of submissions. Handle hackathons with 1000+ participants smoothly and reliably.
Your account is now more secure and easier to access. Sign in with Google for one-click access, add two-factor authentication for extra protection, and manage your sessions across all your devices.
Invite your organizing team to collaborate on HackHQ. Work together on forms, manage submissions, and coordinate voting - all in one shared workspace. No more email chains or file sharing.
Selected hackathon organizers are now testing HackHQ. Initial feedback: "This would have saved me an entire weekend of prep work."
Zero-friction voting is here. No accounts needed, instant results, and complete transparency. Share public links or send personalized invites to judges - you control who votes and how.