One Platform, Built Around
Judging & Results
The projector is on, everyone is watching, and your results are ready. Built around the part organizers stress about most: scoring that works and results everyone trusts.
14-day money-back guarantee • Self-service available • Expert support included
What Judging Looks Like with HackHQ
From link to winners in four simple steps. No training needed.
Receive a Link
Judges get a personalized scoring link. No accounts, no passwords, no app downloads.
Works on any deviceScore Submissions
Custom criteria appear for each submission. Judges score independently with private, weighted rubrics.
Weighted rubrics or simple top picksTrack Progress in Real-Time
Organizers see exactly who has voted, completion rates per criterion, and outstanding scores at a glance.
Live dashboard updatesResults Calculate Automatically
Scores are tallied automatically with weighted criteria. No spreadsheet formulas. No manual counting.
Winners ready when you areFrom Submissions to Winners. Zero Friction.
Purpose-built features for every stage of the judging pipeline.
Collect Projects Effortlessly
Teams submit projects with custom fields and competition track selection. Track all submissions in one place with real-time status updates.
- Custom submission form with flexible fields
- Team and member assignment tracking
- Competition and track enrollment
- Submission deadlines with enforcement
- Searchable submission database
Submissions Organize Themselves
During submission, teams pick their track and opt into bonus challenges. You get pre-organized brackets with no manual sorting.
Grand Prizes
Everyone competes
Main awards that all submissions automatically compete for.
Examples
1st Place, Best Overall, Most Innovative
Tracks
Pick one
Teams choose which track their project belongs to during submission.
Examples
AI/ML, Mobile App, Web Platform, Hardware
Bonus Challenges
Opt into any
Sponsor prizes for teams using specific technologies. Check all that apply.
Examples
Best Use of AWS, Google Cloud Prize, Twilio Integration
The Result for Organizers
All submissions arrive already sorted by track. Each sponsor challenge shows exactly which teams are competing. You just pick winners. No spreadsheet formulas, no manual tagging.
How It Works
One platform replaces spreadsheets, forms, and voting tools. Professional events with reliable results - so you can focus on mentorship and innovation.
Create Event Page
Set up your hackathon's home base. Define grand prizes, tracks, and bonus challenges. Add branding, schedule, and location.
Open Registration
Build your registration form, set deadlines if needed, and share the link. Participants join in seconds - no accounts required.
Collect Submissions
Teams submit projects with custom fields and track selection. Monitor submissions in real-time as they arrive. Everything organized in one place.
Run Voting
Configure voting methods, add judges, and open voting. Judges score via mobile-friendly interface. Track participation as votes come in.
Announce Results
Scores calculate as votes arrive. Assign winners in one click and export for stakeholder presentations. No backstage tallying, no formula errors.
Use the full pipeline or just the parts you need. Works alongside Luma, Eventbrite, or standalone.
Where Innovation Happens
From corporate team sprints to university competitions, pitch events to community challenges. Your event, your rules, your scale.
Corporate Innovation
Your CEO wants participation numbers and results they trust. HackHQ delivers executive-ready insights while you focus on cross-team collaboration.
- Quarterly innovation programs
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Executive-ready analytics
- Results your leadership trusts
Pitch Competitions & Demo Days
Live demos, panel judges, audience voting. The ceremony moment matters most here. Results are ready when you step on stage.
- Structured judging criteria
- Live audience voting
- Instant winner announcement
- Professional results ceremony
University & Student Events
The dean wants engagement metrics. Students want a smooth experience. You want to mentor, not manage spreadsheets. Everyone wins.
- Student coding competitions
- Capstone project showcases
- Club-organized hackathons
- Educational discounts available
Community & Developer Events
Limited budget, volunteer-run, high expectations. HackHQ handles the logistics so your community energy goes into building, not admin.
- Free tier for small events
- Zero-friction participation
- Local developer challenges
- Social impact hackathons
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HackHQ features and capabilities. Have more questions? Contact our team for personalized guidance.
Ready to Focus on Innovation Instead of Logistics?
Launch professional events where results calculate automatically and you focus on mentoring teams - not managing spreadsheets.
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