Hosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, and CAHSI at FIU, this virtual hackathon invites students, creators, and changemakers to kick off 2026 with a week of creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. Build projects that tackle real-world challenges and celebrate Miami’s spirit of tech, culture, and connection. Dates: March 9–15, 2026Location: VirtualTime: Monday 6:00 PM to Sunday 5:00 PMTheme: Spring Innovation Week — Connecting Communities through Tech & Culture Open to all majors, students from any university, and high school students age 16 and older.Participants under 18 must have an adult present during overnight participation if needed. Important:This Devpost page is for submitting your final project only. All participants must first register through our official Hacker Hub. Register here: hackfiestamiami2026.vercel.app Track 1
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Sustainability Studies
Healthcare / Pre-Med
Computer Science (Cloud & Infrastructure)
Data Science
Track 2
Computer Science (AI & Machine Learning)
Software Engineering
Information Technology
Finance (Fintech)
Digital Media & Gaming
Communications & Entertainment
Mobile / Web Development
Graphic Design (UX/UI)
Track 3
Business Administration
Finance & Economics
Marketing & Communications
Entrepreneurship
Management
Liberal Arts
Psychology
Pre-Law
Any major with startup ideasFocus: Business strategy and disruptive innovation
Track 4
Urban Planning
Public Administration
Computer Science (DevOps / Cybersecurity)
Information Security
Blockchain Technology
Smart Cities & Urban Innovation
No coding experience required — all skill sets welcome. Complete Hacker Resources: hackfiestamiami2026.vercel.app
Register now: hackfiestamiami2026.vercel.app
RSVP on Luma for kickoff and live session invites: lu.ma/CodeCrunch
Join the LinkedIn Event: hackfiestamiami2026-LinkedIn.vercel.app
Submit your final project on Devpost: hackfiestamiami2026-Devpost.vercel.app
Fully virtual format — join from anywhere
Celebrate Miami’s tech and cultural energy
Real-world challenges and community-driven ideas
Special prizes and judge feedback
Online mentorship, workshops, and community sessions
Focus on connection, innovation, and impact
HackFiesta Miami 2026 | Spring Innovation WeekCelebrating connection, culture, and tech — together. Powering the future — one hack at a time.
Industry Leaders – Volunteer: Fill out the form
Students – Volunteer: Fill out the form
Industry Leaders – Fundraiser & Advisory Board: Join here
Become a Sponsor: Learn more
Questions or Collaborations:Connect with us on Discord (after registering) or on LinkedIn. Let’s build the future of decentralized tech together. Secure Your Spot: hacks-at-fiu.vercel.appWe can’t wait to see what you build! ******************************************************************************** CODE CRUNCH GLOBAL Interdisciplinary Tech Club | Open to ALL MAJORS from any university Hosted in partnership with:
ColorStack at FIU | Open to ALL MAJORS from any university - Supporting students from all backgrounds in tech at FIU
CAHSI at FIU | Open to ALL MAJORS from any university - Building research community and opportunities for students in computing at Florida International University.
March 9, 2026 - March 17, 2026
CODE CRUNCNH
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