Why Participate?
​Participating in a hackathon is a unique opportunity to collaborate intensively with like-minded individuals, rapidly develop innovative solutions, and tackle real-world challenges in a high-energy environment. United Hacks, now in its fifth iteration, exemplifies this dynamic experience, offering participants a platform to learn, compete, and expand their professional networks.​
Networking Opportunities
Network with industry professionals, mentors, and fellow participants, leveraging valuable connections for future collaborations and career opportunities at our hackathon.
Project Showcase
Be prepared to demonstrate your project to our judges through a video! Furthermore, you can view other team's project demonstrations after the hackathon ends. After the hackathon ends, walk with valuable feedback from our judges about your project.
Engaging Workshops
Industry professionals, as well as our own team, will be hosting workshops throughout the hackathon to help you learn new skills and build your project.
United Hacks V5 Tracks
Compete in any of the tracks below to win exciting prizes and showcase your skills!
Theme Track
The Theme Track for this hackathon includes any project that aligns with the official theme, which will be revealed during the opening ceremony. Participants are encouraged to creatively interpret the theme and develop innovative solutions that fit within its scope.
General Track
United Hacks is a platform where innovators can unleash their creativity without limitations. If you choose to compete in the General track, you have the freedom to explore diverse topics—from accessibility to mental health and beyond, nurturing the potential of your ideas!
Solo Hack
Best project developed by an individual rather then a team. In order to be eligible for this prize, your project MUST be based around the theme!
Industry Professionals
Our judges and workshop hosts are qualified industry professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields.
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Ernst & Young
Adobe
Hack United
U.S. Bank
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Forbes Technology Council
EPAM Systems
Coplay
PIMCO
Spireon
Fidelity
Meta
Netflix
Microsoft
Iron Horse Terminals
JP Morgan Chase
Adobe
LeanDNA
AI Frontier Network
Cisco
Operator Inc.
Splunk
Elevance Health
Microsoft
Moonpeak
Security Expert, Tech Industry
AccelIQ Digital
AWS
CharacterQuilt
Apple
AgentsMetrics
Super
Amazon
Ripple
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making United Hack V4 possible and enabling us to create an impactful and seamless experience for all participants.
Interested in sponsoring United Hacks V5? Please email us at
Don't wait!
Register now!
Join us on this innovation journey and push the boundaries of creativity and technology!
- Click on the Register button below & fill out the form.
- Sign up on Devpost.
- Join our Discord Server.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about the hackathon
Can I join as a beginner?
Of course! We will provide more resources to help you build your project.
Where is the workshop schedule?
The workshop schedule is available in our Discord!
Do I have to pay to enter?
Nope! Our hackathon is completely free to compete in.
How does finding a team work?
You can choose your own team members, or work solo. Maximum team size is 4. When submitting your project on Devpost, make sure to include all team members.
How do I register?
To register, start off by clicking 'Register' at the top of the website. After filling out that form, go to Devpost and sign up there! Also, don't forget to join our Discord.
What do I submit?
At the end of the hacking period, on Devpost submit a public GitHub repository, a video explaining and demonstrating your project, and a short explanation of your project.
What time zone is this based in?
We are based in EST, however you can compete in any time zone.
Do we have to submit a project to register?
Nope! Feel free to register just to browse our workshops and resources.
How long is the hackathon?
The hackathon's opening ceremony will be on July 11th, 7:00pm EST. Submissions will be due on July 13th, at 12:00pm EST. The closing ceremony will be on July 13th, at 8:30pm EST.
What if I'm not interested in coding?
This hackathon is a space to get interested. As long as you like to solve problems, you are more than welcome to attend our hackathon to learn and connect with an encouraging community.
Who is hosting this hackathon?
United Hacks is a hackathon hosted by Hack United (www.hackunited.org), a non-profit organization founded by teens on a mission to provide a collaborative environment where innovators of all backgrounds can learn and grow together.
I have a different question.
Join our Discord and make a ticket! We will get back to you as soon as possible.