DragonHacks is Drexel University's premier 24-hour in-person hackathon, organized by Drexel IEEE. It unites college students from all majors to collaborate, innovate, and build groundbreaking projects in a high-energy environment.
With workshops, mentorship, and resources for all skill levels, DragonHacks is your chance to turn ideas into reality. Choose a track and make an impact!
Develop solutions to improve patient care, medical technology, or healthcare accessibility.
Create innovative financial tools, from blockchain to budgeting apps.
Build projects that promote environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
Track Fit
Alignment with chosen theme
Code Quality
Clean, maintainable code
Innovation
Creative and novel solutions
Impact
Potential for real-world change
Get ready to innovate! Registration opens in October 2025. Form a team of 2–4 and showcase your skills at Drexel University.
Registration Opens Soon!
Who Can Join
College students 18+ from any institution
Team Size
2–4 members per team
Live Coding
All work must be done during the event
Submission
Submit via Devpost before deadline
Day 1
Opening, team formation, hacking begins
Day 2
Final sprint, submissions, demos, judging
Experts inspiring innovation and creativity at DragonHacks.
TBH
Drexel University
TBH
Industry Expert
TBH
Drexel University
Industry and academic experts evaluating your projects.
TBH
Drexel University
TBH
Drexel University
TBH
Tech Industry
TBH
Tech Industry
Welcome, rules, and team formation
Start building your projects with meals provided to fuel your creativity
Learn new skills from experts with snacks available
Keep coding with energy drinks and dinner to stay energized
Push through with snacks and energy drinks provided by our sponsors
Last chance to finish projects
Submit via Devpost
Present to judges and announce winners
Cash prize, tech gadgets, and internship opportunities
Cash prize and tech gadgets
Cash prize and event merchandise
For the best healthcare-focused project
For the best fintech-focused project
For the best sustainability-focused project
Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting DragonHacks XII. Their generosity enables us to provide prizes, resources, and an unforgettable experience.
Design Technology Partner
Energy Drink Partner
Engineering Partner
Hackathon Organizer
Academic Partner
Interested in sponsoring DragonHacks XII? Join us to promote your brand and support student innovation.
Contact UsQuestions? Reach out for event or sponsorship details.
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA