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$500
Prize Pool
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Est. Projects
305 Hack Fall 2025 | Submission Portal ONLY (Register at hacks-at-fiu.vercel.app)
Top Hacks @ FIU — Where Miami Innovates Together
Announcing 305 Hack: Fall 2025 Edition
Hosted by CODE CRUNCH, ColorStack at FIU, and CAHSI at FIU, this in-person hackathon brings students together for a weekend of creativity, innovation, and excellence — right in the heart of Downtown Miami.
Dates: September 19–21, 2025
Location: 1501 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 501, Miami, FL 33132
Time: Friday 6:00 PM to Sunday 5:00 PM
Theme: Smart Cities — build solutions for more connected, sustainable, and innovative urban living.
Who Can Join?
Open to all majors, students from any university, and high school students age 16 and older.
Participants under 18 must have an adult present for overnight participation.
Important:
This Devpost page is for submitting your final project only.
You must first register through our official Hacker Hub to participate.
Register here: 305hackfall2025.vercel.app
💡 Main Tracks & Prizes
Each main track offers $625 in prizes + 3-month UniBee subscription for all winners:
Smart Infrastructure & Engineering — Track Sponsor: Hextronics
Digital City Platforms & Apps
Smart City Business Innovation (Tech Unicorn Track)
Smart Cities & Cybersecurity
🎯 Additional Sponsor Challenges
Google Cloud — Best Use of Gemini API
MongoDB — M5GO IoT Starter Kit
Auth0 — Best Use of Auth0
Cloudflare — Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare
🛠️ On-site Hardware Lab
Raspberry Pi 4B Kits, Amazon Echo Dots, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Mini, Arduino + Base Shield Kits, Webcams, SenseCAP touchscreen indicators, Misc. Grove components, jumpwires, multimeter, pliers/wirecutters/tweezers, breadboards
📅 Registration & Check-in
Registration closes: September 17
Waitlist opens: Thursday, September 18
Check-in window: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (please arrive during this time)
Capacity note: Available spots will be determined by 7:00 PM. At 7:01 PM, any unclaimed seats will be released to the standby line on a first-come basis.
🎤 Key Events & Workshops
Opening Ceremony — Friday, 8:00 PM → Featuring the Best with Google AI Studio presentation ✨
GitHub Copilot Workshop — Saturday, 11:00 AM
Available Tracks Details
Track 01: Smart Infrastructure & Urban Engineering - Track Prize Pool Value: $625
Track 02: Smart City Tech & Digital Solutions - Track Prize Pool Value: $625
Track 03: Tech Unicorn Track (No Code Required) - Track Prize Pool Value: $625
Track 04: Smart Cities & Future Innovation (Featured Track) - Track Prize Pool Value: $625
Complete Hacker Resources: 305hackfall2025.vercel.app
Steps to Join
Register now (required for all participants): 305hackfall2025.vercel.app
RSVP on Luma to get calendar invites for kickoff and live sessions: lu.ma/CodeCrunch
Join the LinkedIn Event to connect and share: 305hackfall2025-LinkedInRSVP.vercel.app
What’s New
Smart Cities theme with real-world challenges
$2,000 Azure OpenAI credits prize pool
Special challenges, prizes, and judge feedback
Get Involved Beyond Hacking
Industry Leaders – Volunteer: Fill out the form
Students – Volunteer: Fill out the form
Become a Sponsor: Learn more
Questions or Collaborations: Connect with us on Discord or on LinkedIn. Let’s build the future of decentralized tech together.
Secure Your Spot: hacks-at-fiu.vercel.app
We can’t wait to see what you build!