305 Hackathon Fall 2025 - Smart City Innovation

1501 Biscayne Blvd suite 501, 1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33132

GDG on Campus Florida International University

305 Hack Fall 2025 is Miami's signature hackathon, officially part of the Major League Hacking (MLH) 2026 Season and a flagship event of the Hack University Initiative. This year marks a milestone: 305 Hack is officially hosted by the Google Developer Group (GDG) at FIU, alongside Code Crunch Global, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, and CAHSI @ FIU.

Sep 19, 10:00 PM – Sep 21, 9:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Hackathon Website: 305hackfall2025.vercel.app

Official Registration : Codecrunchglobalform-no3.vercel.app
Ticket Confirmation: hackuniversity.vercel.app
Linkedin RSVP: https://305hackfall2025-LinkedIn.vercel.app/
Waitlist Verification: hackuniversity.vercel.app


Over the course of three days, students, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs will convene to develop transformative projects aimed at shaping the cities of tomorrow. Participants will have the opportunity to access mentorship, attend workshops, obtain sponsor certifications, and receive global recognition, all while competing for prizes across four smart city innovation tracks:

📌 The Digital Platform Challenge will commence on September 19.

🔧 #01 Smart Infrastructure & Engineering - Track Prize Pool Value: $625

  • Developing the physical and digital backbone of smart cities through advanced engineering solutions.

  • Focus Areas: Smart Healthcare Systems, Energy Grid Management, IoT Sensor Networks, Sustainable Engineering, Biomedical & Civil Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Analytics.

📱 #02 Digital City Platforms & Applications - Track Prize Pool Value: $625

  • Creating sophisticated digital experiences and platforms that connect citizens with their communities.

  • Focus Areas: AI City Services, Citizen Mobile Applications, Smart Payments, Government Digital Services, Gamification, User Experience/User Interface, Web & Mobile Development, Fintech.

🦄 #03 Smart City Business Innovation [Tech Unicorn Track] - Track Prize Pool Value: $625

  • No coding is required. Focus is on business strategies, policy concepts, and entrepreneurial solutions for urban challenges.

  • Focus Areas: Smart City Startups, Urban Marketing, Finance, Public Policy, Sustainable Economics, Urban Analytics, City Management.


🛡️ #04 Smart Cities & Cybersecurity - Track Prize Pool Value: $625

  • Ensuring advanced protection for urban infrastructure through cybersecurity and blockchain-powered solutions.

  • Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, Blockchain Systems, Infrastructure Protection, Emergency Systems.


✨ Reasons to Join:
This hackathon hosted by GDG at FIU x Code Crunch Global, ColorStack at FIU x Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, and CAHSI at FIU

  • Organized under the auspices of Hack University's global hackathon ecosystem

  • Official recognition by MLH for the 2026 Season

  • Workshops and certifications provided by Google Cloud, Raspberry Pi Code Crunch, and others

  • Engage in building real-world projects, expand your professional network, and become a part of a global movement of innovators.

When

When

September 19 – 21, 2025
10:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Check-In
Networking Event
Event Kick-Off
Light Snacks

Speakers

  • Bryan Garcia

    GDG at FIU , Code Crunch, ColorStack at FIU & Raspberry Pi Code Crunch

    Treasurer & RSOC Representative Code Crunch Global |

  • Brian Bazurto

    GDG at FIU , Code Crunch, ColorStack at FIU & Raspberry Pi Code Crunch

    President & Founder GDG at FIU |

  • Pablo Valdes

    GDG at FIU , Code Crunch, ColorStack at FIU & Raspberry Pi Code Crunch

    Vice President GDG at FIU |

Facilitator

  • Ruben Otano

    GDG at FIU , Code Crunch, ColorStack at FIU & Raspberry Pi Code Crunch

    Program Manager Assitant at Hack University |

Partners

FIU Honors College logo

FIU Honors College

Code Crunch Global logo

Code Crunch Global

Organizers

  • BRIAN BAZURTO

    Organizer

  • Ruben Otano

    Organizer type 2

  • christie Jackett

    GDG - Program Manager [PM]

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