Welcome to HackPrinceton

At HackPrinceton, you'll meet fellow hackers from around the world, learn new skills, and work alongside seasoned mentors. We'll have free workshops, lecture series, mentorship, prizes, games, and more. Don't have a team, or even an idea? Don't worry! We'll give you the tools to build something incredible.

For 36 hours on April 1st - 3rd, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and build out brilliant, innovative, and impactful ideas.

Tracks

Social Good

Social good is the concept of generating a positive impact for the public. The social good track is for hackers who strive to make the world more equitable using community-focused applications of technology.

Education

Education projects are focused on lowering the barrier of entry to knowledge. The education track is for hackers who seek to make education more accessible and bring awareness to certain topics.

Sustainability

Sustainable practices support ecological, human, and economic health and vitality. The sustainability track is for hackers who aim to improve environmental sustainability through the use of technology.

Health

Health-focused projects can take on public health challenges (ex: COVID-19, etc) or personal wellness (nutrition, mental health, fitness, etc).

faq

+ What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a marathon software product creation event. At HackPrinceton, you can look forward to amazing guest speakers, helpful workshops, tons of skilled mentors, and, of course, fun games and great swag.

+ When is HackPrinceton?

This year, HackPrinceton will take place from April 1-3, 2022. It’ll be 120 hours of hacking, events, speakers, social events, and more!

+ Who can attend?

Any undergraduate or graduate student at any university in the world!

+ Why should I come to HackPrinceton?

Beyond the learning opportunities and mentorship workshops, HackPrinceton is also a great place to meet other hackers who are just as passionate and enthusiastic about hacking as you are. Not to mention, we’ll also have awesome swag, prizes, and a few other surprises for our attendees!

+ Is HackPrinceton in-person?

HackPrinceton will be an entirely virtual experience for all students this spring!

+ Do I need a team to participate?

Official team formation won’t be necessary to sign up. While teams are not required in order to participate, it’s a great way to meet new people and create something together. Teams may have up to 4 members, and you will have a chance to meet other hackers at our Team Formation events and in the Discord server!

+ Can I participate in a hardware hack?

Unfortunately HackPrinceton will not be able to provide any hardware for this year’s projects, but you’re more than welcome to use them in your projects if you’d like.

+ Do I need to pay to participate in HackPrinceton?

Not at all! There is absolutely no cost for applying or participating in HackPrinceton. We want to make this event as accessible as possible to all those interested so make sure you apply!

resources

Please refer to MLH's Code of Conduct for all other standards on how to build an inclusive hacking environment.