25,000+
Engineers impacted
Hackathons, workshops, and Discord programming.
Empowering
the Next Generation
of Tech Innovators
A non-profit hosting free hackathons and workshops focused on building essential soft skills through hands-on tech projects and real-world application.
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About
us
Hack United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We run free hackathons and workshops for students who want to build real projects, not just pad a resume. Alongside technical work, we focus on communication, teamwork, and presenting ideas clearly, because that's what sticks after the event ends.
Our
impact
3,000+
Community members
Students building together year-round.
50+
Countries reached
Participants from every major region.
Fund
United Fund
Small grants ($50-$500) so student projects can ship past the prototype.
Learn moreOur
goals
Soft skills
Communication, teamwork, and presenting work matter as much as the code. Our events are built around that.
Real projects
Each hackathon theme ties to problems people actually face. You ship something, not just a tutorial clone.
Community
Discord, mentors, and repeat participants. Most people stay after their first event.
Previous
hackathons
United Hacks V6
January 2026 • Human Interaction Theme
Our sixth hackathon focused on solutions embracing human interaction, bringing together 1200+ participants to tackle real-world challenges, while connecting in our Discord community of 3000+ programmers.
1200+
Participants
160+
Projects
$20,000+
Prize Pool
11+
Sponsors
200+
Workshop Attendees
6
Workshops
Human Interaction
January 2026
Featuring winning projects from our human interaction themed hackathon.
Discord
Most coordination happens here: help channels, announcements, and team chat during hackathons.