About
Hack Indy is Purdue University in Indianapolis' largest student-run hackathon, bringing together over 200 students, with a strong concentration in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, and engineering, to compete in a three-day overnight hackathon. Open to everyone—no matter your experience level—Hack Indy is designed to provide an inclusive and impactful experience for all participants.
You'll have the chance to attend industry-driven workshops, network with top executives in the Indianapolis tech scene, and learn from engineering panels. Beyond hacking, you can join video game tournaments, play fun games, win cool prizes, and enjoy free swag and food—all while building valuable skills and making unforgettable memories.
"That's one small step for a hacker..."
Race Weekend
3 days • 48+ hours of hacking • Endless possibilities
Victory Lane
Over $5,000+ in prizes await the winners
2nd Place
Runner Up
Grand Prize
1st Place Overall Winner
3rd Place
Second Runner Up
+ Sponsor prizes and special categories announced at the event!
Pit Stop Intel
Hack Indy is a three-day overnight event where you can learn, build, and showcase an exciting technology-based project! Beyond working on your project, you'll enjoy free food, swag, and the chance to win awesome prizes. We also host industry-driven workshops, engineering panels, and fun activities like video game tournaments to keep the energy high. Most importantly, Hack Indy is a welcoming space to network with top executives in the Indianapolis tech scene and connect with like-minded students from all majors and experience levels.
Any undergraduate university student age 18 or older from any school or major can attend Hack Indy! No experience or technical background is required to participate, and we have mentors on site to assist with any technical needs. We also have unique and enriching experiences available to more skilled hackers, with special technologies and tech talks offered.
You do not need to apply to participate in Hack Indy, we are open to all students of all majors. Just fill out our Interest form, so we can keep track of participants. Interest form
You can build any project you want at Hack Indy! We have no strict project requirements, other than that it was built at the hackathon itself. Every year, we see a wide variety of technologies used and various applications for projects, and even see hardware-based projects — the possibilities are endless!
Hack Indy will not offer travel reimbursements at this time to those attending from other universities. We do provide all meals while you are at the hackathon. The Hack Indy hackathon venue will be open during the entire duration of the hackathon, and there are many nearby locations which can offer housing over the course of the two nights.
Fueling the engines of innovation
