EmpowHER Hackathon 2025
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Empowering learners in technology through innovation, ethical AI, and blockchain solutions. Join us for a week of coding, collaboration, and creating positive change! 🌐 Open worldwide — all universities, all majors, and learners 16+. We especially encourage women and non-binary participants to join, and welcome allies from all backgrounds.
Prizes: Unibee.dev - Developer Plan Subscription & Kluster.AI - Starter Kit
🌟 THEME: Women in Tech, Ethical AI & Blockchain
Building technology that empowers, includes, and creates positive impact for communities worldwide.
Join as a participant to build innovative solutions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, learn cutting-edge technologies, and compete for prizes. Perfect for learners from all majors who want to shape the future through technology!
Hacker - Learner
🌐 Open Worldwide — All Universities | All Majors | All High School (16+) Especially welcoming women, non-binary individuals, and allies from all backgrounds!
View Under-18 Participation Policy
📝 Registration
- Step 1Register with OneStopForm → go to Hack University → Hackathons and complete the One Stop Form.
Open Hack University - Step 2Once registered at codecrunchglobal.com/hackuniversity, redeem subscriptions / APIs, etc.
Hack Participant Subscriptions / APIs - Step 3Get your ticket on the Bevy calendar.
Open Bevy Calendar - Step 4Check in with Staff [only for In-person events].
Not available for this event - Step 5Register on Devpost (Project Submission Portal).
Open Devpost PortalAfter registering, create a GitHub repository and submit your first commit to Devpost. If you don't have an app name or team yet, make your own initial commit and update it later. You will still be allowed to continue making edits until the closing ceremony. This step is required to be completed before mid-hackathon to confirm your participation and access participant benefits.
📚 Hack Resources
EmpowHER 2025 Agenda
Hacker Guide & Toolkit
🌟 Get Involved
Join our hackathon community! Whether you're an industry professional, volunteer, fundraiser, or sponsor, your support drives innovation and empowers the next generation of tech leaders.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar
🎥 Join Us on Zoom
💫 Why EmpowHER Is Your Opportunity
Women in Tech Focus
Celebrating and amplifying women's voices in technology, creating inclusive solutions
Ethical AI
Build AI systems that are fair, transparent, and beneficial for all communities
Win Recognition
Winners receive certificates and recognition for their outstanding projects
Blockchain & More
Optional tracks for emerging tech exploration
Hackathon Timeline
Mark these key dates in your calendar to stay on track throughout the event!
Registration is currently open! Join our inclusive community
🚀 Official hackathon kick-off! Challenges revealed and hacking begins
⏰ All track challenges officially unlocked - start building technology for positive change
Optional progress update and mentorship session via Discord
📦 Final project submissions due on DevPost - get everything in on time!
🔍 Judges review project repositories and evaluate submissions
🎤 Teams present their projects live! Showcase your innovation to judges and attendees
🏆 Track winners announced during closing ceremony - depending on when demos conclude
Hackathon Tracks 🧭
Two exciting tracks - build technology that empowers and includes!
Challenges Unlock Soon!
Challenge details will be automatically revealed 1 hour after kick-off on October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM EST.
Get ready to build technology that empowers everyone! 💪✨
🌟 Track 1: EmpowHER General Track
Build innovative solutions in any of the challenge areas below. Top 3 projects win!
🏆 Winners
1st Place · 2nd Place · 3rd Place
Winners receive certificates and recognition
Challenge Areas (General Track)
Choose one or combine multiple areas for your project
👩💻 Women in Tech Empowerment
Build solutions that support, mentor, and amplify women's voices in technology.
Details unlock at 11:00 PM EST on Oct 13
🤖 Ethical AI Solutions
Create AI systems that are fair, transparent, and beneficial for all communities.
Details unlock at 11:00 PM EST on Oct 13
⛓️ Blockchain for Social Good
Leverage blockchain technology to create transparency and positive social impact.
Details unlock at 11:00 PM EST on Oct 13
🌍 Inclusive Digital Solutions
Build accessible and inclusive technology that serves diverse communities.
Details unlock at 11:00 PM EST on Oct 13
💼 Track 2: Tech Unicorn Challenge
Startup Pitch Competition – Present your innovative startup idea just like raising seed funding
🚀 No coding required! Focus on your vision and business strategy
🏆 Winner
Best Pitch
Winner receives certificate and recognition
Full challenge details unlock at 11:00 PM EST on Oct 13
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hackathon Resources
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Contributors & Sponsors
EmpowHER Hackathon 2025 is made possible by our amazing partners and supporters!
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