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Real startup problems.
Solved in hours, not semesters.

Micro-hackathons where students sprint on real company challenges — earn XP, build a portfolio, get noticed. Companies get 50+ fresh solutions in 2–8 hours.

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Example previewWhat a live challenge looks like
Sprint Challenge+100 XP

Redesign an onboarding flow

Example prompt: "Cut new-user drop-off by rethinking the first 3 screens."
48h format63 would join
Example live leaderboard
01Ananya R.Top score
02You● live
03Devraj S.
Flash format example: UX teardown · 2h
Sprint format example: growth strategy · 48h
Mini Hackathon example: product pivot · 5 days
XP, rankings & portfolio-ready case studies
Founding student cohort forming now
Partner companies onboarding
Flash format example: UX teardown · 2h
Sprint format example: growth strategy · 48h
Mini Hackathon example: product pivot · 5 days
XP, rankings & portfolio-ready case studies
Founding student cohort forming now
Partner companies onboarding
Why Hackemics

Built for both sides of the table.

For Students

  • Real problems, not textbook cases
  • Earn XP and badges as you go
  • Walk away with portfolio-ready work
See how it works →

For Companies

  • Post a real challenge in minutes
  • Get 50+ solutions in 48 hours
  • Meet your next hire before anyone else
See how it works →
How It Works

Level up, one sprint at a time.

Choose your side — solve problems as a student, or bring one to the crowd as a company.

01

DISCOVER

+10 XP

Browse live challenges. Filter by domain, time, and skill level.

02

SOLVE

+100 XP

Work on real problems during the sprint. Track live rankings as you solve.

03

GROW

+250 XP

Earn badges, build your portfolio, and get noticed by companies.

Product Showcase

See what you're signing up for.

Example previews of the actual screens — not stock mockups, not decoration.

Example previewChallenge detail
Sprint Challenge+100 XP

Cut checkout drop-off for a D2C brand

Example prompt: "35% of users abandon checkout on mobile. Propose and prototype a fix."
48h formatPosted by an example company81 joined
Coming Soon

Three formats. Pick your intensity.

Every challenge fits one of these shapes — from a quick flash round to a full team hackathon.

2h+10 XP
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Flash Challenge

Quick problem. Fast turnaround.
Example prompt: "Rewrite this landing page headline for conversion."
Best for: testing a new skill
8–12hr+100 XP
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Sprint Challenge

Real business problem. One weekend.
Example prompt: "Design an onboarding flow that cuts drop-off."
Best for: portfolio-building
2–3d+250 XP
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Mini Hackathon

Deep dive into startup challenges.
Example prompt: "Prototype a new feature from a real product roadmap."
Best for: team projects
Building In Public

Here's where we're at.

In Progress

Founding cohort applications open

Students and companies can join the waitlist for first access.

Next

Partner companies onboarding

First challenges get drafted with launch partners.

Coming

Beta sprints begin

Founding cohort runs the first live Flash and Sprint challenges.

Coming

Public launch

Hackemics opens to every student and company.

Launch Progress
Stage 1 of 4

We're recruiting our founding cohort right now. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you at every stage.

Students: waitlist open now
Companies: early access open now
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We were tired of watching great student work disappear into a grade book. Hackemics puts it in front of the companies who'd actually hire for it.

— A note from the Hackemics team

Questions, answered

Yes — Hackemics is completely free for students, forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

Real problems from real companies — product, growth, data, design, and engineering challenges across every skill level.

Pricing depends on challenge scope and duration. Reach out and we'll walk you through it.

Yes, most challenges support teams of up to 4 students. Solo submissions are welcome too.

Companies review all submissions and score them on rubric criteria set when the challenge was posted. Top solvers are highlighted publicly.

Many challenges include cash prizes. All challenges earn XP, rankings, and portfolio credit regardless of prize.

We're onboarding our founding cohort of students and companies right now. Join the waitlist to get first access when we go live.

For Students

Be first in line when we launch. Free forever.

  • Real challenges from real companies
  • Build a portfolio while you learn
  • Free forever, no catch
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For Companies

Get early access before we open to everyone.

  • 50+ diverse solutions in 48 hours
  • Discover top student talent early
  • Priority onboarding at launch
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