DandyHacks is the University of Rochester’s annual 42-hour long hackathon. This year will be our 10th anniversary, and we’re so excited to hold this amazing milestone in-person! As a fully student-led organization at a tier 1 research university, we embody our school’s values, encouraging participants to question the world and learn more.

DandyHacks is very beginner-friendly, and we welcome students from all backgrounds and majors. Participating in DandyHacks is not just about winning; it is about collaborating with peers, learning from mentors, and gaining valuable experiences. This year, DandyHacks will take place on Oct 14-16 in the Feldman Ballroom. We hope to see you there!

Productivity

Create a project that can help people or processes be more productive. This can relate to education, project management, motivation, and much more.

Video Game

Create your own video game or create an enhancement to an existing video game.

Community

Create a project that makes communities stronger and better connected. Ideas of issues to tackle include but are not limited to: diversity, equity, inclusion, and community service.

What does a sponsor do?

Sponsors enable us to keep the entire event free for all of our attendees! Sponsors can send us mentors and workshop leaders and gain recognition from our hackers.

Why sponsor?

As a sponsor, you will be able to:

• Connect with top students, and get early access to resumes and portfolios.
• Showcase your products and see talented students make cool hacks with them.
• Inspire the next generation of developers to find pride and joy in building awesome things.
• Attract next generation talent for tech development programs.