Welcome to HackHQ
Learn how to run hackathons, pitch competitions, and innovation challenges with HackHQ. Step-by-step guides, screenshots, and best practices.
HackHQ is the all-in-one platform for hackathons, pitch competitions, and innovation challenges. It handles submissions, judging, and live results so you can focus on inspiring innovation, not wrestling with logistics.
Get started
Quickstart
Set up your first hackathon in under 10 minutes. From sign-up to sharing the submission link.
Event page
Configure your event page with schedule, location, description, and prizes.
Submissions
Build custom submission forms with URL fields, video embeds, and custom questions. No account needed for participants.
Voting
Set up weighted scoring criteria, manage judges, and open audience voting.
Results
View live leaderboards, assign awards, and publish results with transparent scoring.
Plans and billing
Compare plans, understand limits, and upgrade your event.
Workspaces
Invite team members, manage roles, and organize events under a shared workspace.
Participant guide
For hackathon participants: submitting projects, voting, and certificates.
Need help?
If you have questions or run into issues, reach out to us at support@hackhq.io. We typically respond within a few hours.