This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
680
Participants
$300
Prize Pool
61
Est. Projects
Some problems are too important to ignore. ImpactForge is an online hackathon for builders who want to do more than just build cool things — they want to build things that matter. Whether you're tackling education, mental health, accessibility, the environment, or something else entirely, this is your space to turn a real problem into a real solution. No experience required. No strict theme. Just a genuine desire to make something that helps people. What do I build? Start with a problem that bothers you. Something in your community, your school, your neighborhood, or the world at large. Then build something — an app, a tool, a platform, anything — that takes a real swing at solving it. Do I need a team? Solo or squad, both are welcome. Sometimes the best ideas come from one person with a clear vision. Sometimes they come from three people arguing productively in a group chat. What if I've never done this before? Perfect, actually. ImpactForge is built for mixed skill levels — beginners and experienced builders work side by side. Mentors are available throughout to help you when you hit a wall.
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.