Major League Hacking 2026 Hackathon Season

InnovateHer 2026

Purdue University's women-centric hackathon. Making space for every voice in tech.

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About

InnovateHer is a women-centric hackathon hosted at Purdue University that empowers students to learn, build, and innovate together. Through mentorship, workshops, and a welcoming community, we aim to foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration in tech.

Learn

LEARN.

Explore new technologies and workshops led by industry professionals and fellow students. Whether you're a beginner or experienced hacker, there's something for everyone to discover.

Build

BUILD.

Collaborate with a team to turn your ideas into reality. Code, design, prototype, and bring innovative solutions to life during 24 hours of creativity.

Share

SHARE.

Present your project to judges, peers, and tech mentors. Celebrate what you've created and inspire others with your ideas, passion, and hard work.

Info

InnovateHer is coming to you in Spring 2027! More event details to come soon.

Past Sponsors

A huge thank you to the organizations that have supported our mission to empower women in technology.

Archive

Explore previous years' websites.

2026

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FAQ

What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an invention marathon. Students come together to build cool software & hardware hacks over 24-48 hours. It’s very beginner friendly.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Attending a hackathon is free.
Do I need to be a student to attend?
Yes. Only students who are currently enrolled at a college/university or have graduated within the past 12 months are eligible to attend.
Where is the event?
The event is being hosted at the Wilmeth Active Learning Center at Purdue University.
What is Major League Hacking?
Major League Hacking is the official student hackathon league in North America & Europe. We work with over 200 Member Events and empower over 70,000 students every year.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes there is. We enforce it very strongly. You can find it here.