Product Updates

What's New on HackHQ

Regular improvements based on organizer feedback to make hackathon management simpler and more reliable.

This month
New

Revamped Competition & Awards System

Completely redesigned how hackathons handle competitions and awards. Organize by tracks, sponsor challenges, and overall prizes. Assign winners directly from the results page with our new award management panel.

This month
Improvement

Enhanced Results Page

Results page now features a two-column layout with integrated winner selection. See all submissions alongside available awards, assign winners with one click, and track progress visually.

This month
Improvement

Simplified Voting Setup

Setting up voting is now easier than ever with our new wizard. Choose your voting method, configure criteria, and launch voting in minutes. Smart defaults get you started faster.

This month
New

Competition Type Badges

Visual badges now clearly identify competition types across the platform. Instantly see if a submission is competing for overall prizes, track awards, or sponsor challenges.

This month
New

Sponsor Challenge Support

Added dedicated support for sponsor challenges. Create special competitions with sponsor-specific awards, separate from main tracks but fully integrated into judging.

Q3 2025
New

HackHQ is Now Live

HackHQ is now available! The all-in-one hackathon management platform that lets you focus on innovation, not administration. Set up in 30 minutes, run without stress, and save 40+ hours on hackathon logistics.

Q3 2025
Improvement

Lightning-Fast Performance

Everything loads instantly now. Smart data caching keeps your dashboards responsive even with hundreds of submissions. Handle hackathons with 1000+ participants smoothly and reliably.

Q3 2025
Improvement

Enhanced Security & Sign-In Options

Your account is now more secure and easier to access. Sign in with Google for one-click access, or add two-factor authentication for extra protection on sensitive hackathon data.

Q3 2025
New

Team Collaboration

Invite your organizing team to collaborate on HackHQ. Work together on forms, manage submissions, and coordinate voting - all in one shared workspace. No more email chains or file sharing.

Q3 2025
New

Early Access Program Launch

Selected hackathon organizers are now testing HackHQ. Initial feedback: "This would have saved me an entire weekend of prep work."

Q2 2025
New

Real-Time Voting System

Zero-friction voting is here. No accounts needed, instant results, and complete transparency. Share public links or send personalized invites to judges - you control who votes and how.

Q2 2025
New

Smart Participant & Submission Tracking

Form responses automatically become tracked participants and submissions. Teams can update their info anytime through secure edit links. No more outdated spreadsheets or lost team changes.

Q2 2025
New

Custom Forms & Surveys

Build registration forms, project submissions, and anonymous surveys in minutes. Drag-and-drop builder with 10+ field types. No more wrestling with Google Forms or losing responses in email.