CODESTORM Hack 2025 - Virtual Hackathon

🌪️ CODESTORM Hack 2025

Join this week-long virtual hackathon to team up, innovate, and build meaningful projects — no matter your major or experience level. Can you build under pressure? Time to prove it. ⏱️🌩️

✅ REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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2025 Hackathons

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Universities Represented

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Companies, Judges, Mentors & Workshop Hosts

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

📅 May 19-26, 2025

🚦 Start: Monday at 12:00 AM

🏁 End: Monday at 11:59 PM

⏱️ 7 Days of non-stop innovation

💻 FULLY VIRTUAL EVENT

Participate from anywhere with an internet connection! No physical attendance required.

All mentorship and support provided online through the Club Server in dedicated hackathon channels.

🌍 Open to ALL majors from ANY university!

🔗 Quick Access Links

📝 Register Now 🌐 Hackathon Site 🚀 DevPost Submission 📅 LUMA RSVP 💼 LinkedIn RSVP

💫 Why CODESTORM Is Your Opportunity

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Inclusive Innovation

All skill levels welcome — from coding newbies to tech wizards. Open to ALL majors!

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Industry Mentorship

Learn directly from tech professionals through our virtual Discord channels

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Recognition

Winner certificates and LinkedIn promotion for standout projects in each track

Hackathon Tracks

Choose from our diverse range of 16 tracks to showcase your skills and creativity. You can pick up to 2 tracks for your submission!

FEATURED TRACK

🦄 Tech Unicorn Track - Startup Pitch Arena

Validate a tech-driven business idea and demonstrate its market potential through a compelling pitch and prototype.

Startup Pitch Deck Business Model Market Validation

🔹 Default Tracks (Available at All Hackathons)

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Mystery Challenges Await!

Each track will feature a unique, exciting challenge that will be automatically revealed when the hackathon begins on May 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM.

Build under pressure and think creatively to solve the mystery challenges! ⏱️🌩️

🌍 #01 Sustainability

Challenge locked until May 19

🤖 #02 AI & Machine Learning

Challenge locked until May 19

🔬 #03 Biomedical Engineering

Challenge locked until May 19

⚙️ #04 Mechanical Engineering

Challenge locked until May 19

🔌 #05 Electrical Engineering

Challenge locked until May 19

🌉 #06 Civil Engineering

Challenge locked until May 19

🚀 #07 Tech Unicorn Track

See detailed description above

🔐 #08 Secure Systems & Cyber Defense

Challenge locked until May 19

🔗 #09 Blockchain

Challenge locked until May 19

💻 #10 Software Development

Challenge locked until May 19

💰 #11 Fintech

Challenge locked until May 19

🏥 #12 Healthcare

Challenge locked until May 19

🎮 #13 Gaming

Challenge locked until May 19

🎭 #14 Entertainment

Challenge locked until May 19

🎯 Exclusive Theme Tracks for CODESTORM Hack 2025

🌟 #15 Future of Learning

Challenge locked until May 19

🌴 #16 Climate & Community Resilience

Challenge locked until May 19

Hackathon Timeline

Mark these key dates in your calendar to stay on track throughout the event!

Registration Open

Now through May 18, 2025

Registration is currently open! Sign up early to secure your spot and get access to pre-hackathon resources

Hacking Begins

May 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM EST

Track challenges revealed! Start building your projects with your team

Midweek Check-in

May 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST

Optional progress update and mentorship session via Discord

Submission Deadline

May 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Final project submissions due on DevPost

Judging Period

May 27-30, 2025

Projects reviewed by our panel of industry judges

Winners Announced

May 31, 2025

Track winners announced via email and social media

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about CODESTORM Hack 2025

CODESTORM Hack is a week-long virtual hackathon hosted by Code Crunch at Florida International University. It's open to students from all universities and all majors. The event challenges participants to build innovative projects based on specific track challenges in just 7 days, with mentorship, workshops, and opportunities to win recognition.

All university students from ANY institution worldwide are welcome to participate! You don't need to be a computer science major - we welcome students from all disciplines and backgrounds. The hackathon is designed to be inclusive for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced coders.

You can register as an individual or with a team of up to 4 members. If you're registering solo, don't worry! We have a team formation channel in our Discord server where you can connect with other participants before the hackathon begins. Building with a team is encouraged but not required.

No! CODESTORM Hack is completely free for all participants. We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone.

You can build any project that aligns with one of our 16 tracks. We welcome web applications, mobile apps, hardware projects, data analysis, AI models, games, and more. The specific challenges will be revealed when the hackathon begins on May 19, but you can start planning your approach based on the track themes.

Each track will have a specific challenge that will be revealed when the hackathon begins on May 19. You can choose up to 2 tracks to focus your project on. The Tech Unicorn Track (Startup Pitch Arena) details are already available, while the other track challenges will remain a mystery until the hackathon starts.

Participants will have access to mentors through Discord, virtual workshops, starter code templates, technical documentation, and more. These resources are designed to help you overcome challenges and build successful projects. You'll receive all necessary links and access upon registration.

Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical complexity, adherence to track challenges, presentation quality, and overall impact. Each track will have dedicated judges with expertise in the respective field. For complete judging criteria, please visit our submissions requirements page.

Track winners will receive recognition certificates, promotion on Code Crunch social media channels, and LinkedIn features. The Tech Unicorn Track winner will receive additional exposure through a special video feature. Most importantly, all participants gain valuable experience, portfolio projects, and networking opportunities.

Start by registering early and joining our Discord community. Brush up on your coding skills, explore potential technologies you might want to use, and start thinking about which tracks interest you most. We'll also be sharing preparation resources and tips as we get closer to the event.