HackHQ + Luma
The Complete Hackathon Workflow
Luma is great for registration. HackHQ is built for project submissions, judging, and live results. Together, they cover every part of your hackathon.
Each Tool Does What It Does Best
Luma
Registration and event logistics
Event pages and registration forms
RSVPs, waitlists, and approval workflows
Attendee communication and reminders
HackHQ
Submissions, judging, and results
Project submissions with custom fields
Structured judging with customizable criteria
Judge assignments, rooms, and scoring
Transparent live results and leaderboards
Why not just use one tool?
Luma is excellent at registration, but it was not designed for hackathon judging or project submissions. HackHQ is purpose-built for that. By using both, your participants get a polished registration experience and your judges get a structured scoring workflow.
How Luma and HackHQ Work Together
Set up registration on Luma
LumaCreate your hackathon event page on Luma. Set up your registration form, add custom questions for participants, and configure approval settings if needed.
Participants register using the Luma event page
Luma handles confirmation emails and reminders
Create your event on HackHQ
HackHQSet up your hackathon on HackHQ with submission requirements, judging criteria, and scoring rubrics. Configure your judging rooms and invite your judges.
Define project submission fields (demo links, repos, descriptions)
Set up judging criteria and point scales
Collect submissions on HackHQ
HackHQShare the HackHQ submission link with your participants. Teams submit their projects directly, with all the details judges need to evaluate their work.
Share the submission link in your Luma event updates, in Slack, or announce it during the hackathon. Participants do not need a HackHQ account to submit.
Judge and announce results on HackHQ
HackHQJudges score submissions through a structured interface. When judging is complete, share the live results page with transparent scores and rankings.
Live results update in real time as judges submit their scores. Share the results link on screen during your closing ceremony for a transparent reveal.
What Luma Users Love About HackHQ
Structured Submissions
Collect project demos, repos, descriptions, and team info in one place. No more chasing teams for missing details.
Fair Judging
Customizable criteria, weighted scoring, and judge assignments. Every project gets evaluated on the same rubric.
No Participant Accounts
Participants submit projects with a simple link. No sign-up required. Judges get their own link too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Using Luma. Add HackHQ.
Luma handles registration. HackHQ handles the rest. Set up your hackathon in 30 minutes and focus on mentorship and community.
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