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Let’s explore the details of a perfect example of an optimised hackathon timeline, deriving from our hackathon experience, and proven effective throughout our past hackathons.

What exactly is a hackathon? How is it defined? What's its meaning? Read this article for key information about hackathons.

In this article, we define hackathon problem statements, together with some real case examples, categorised by hackathon macro topic.

In this article, we go over the perfect hackathon structure, including some expert tips.

In this article, we explain in detail all the steps to run an internal hackathon for your company, from defining the hackathon goal to the winners' ceremony.

Read this article to understand how to create a great hackathon website for your event, from the poster to the rules and technicalities.

What is an innovation challenge? Who participates? How is it structured? Read this blog post for crystal clear answers and examples.

An innovation challenge is a limited-time initiative designed to lift creativity and find solutions to problems through innovation.

It’s not always about money when defining hackathon prizes. Explore all the types of prizes and their perfect target audience.

In this article, we provide a clear view of the costs of running a hackathon, breaking it down from different perspectives.

What are the benefits of hackathons for employees? Let’s discover the main reasons why organisations leverage internal hackathons as an effective way to generate innovative results.

What are the perks of a hackathon? Long story short: external hackathons are a consolidated but dynamic solution to get the results your company is looking for, bringing together diverse talents and perspectives.

What is the essence of a hackathon? Why a hackathon? Which problems does a hackathon solve? Let’s explore what they are and how they can help businesses reach their goals.

Thinking about running a hackathon for your organisation? This guide will walk you through each detail to organise your Hackathon, converging tons of best practices into a simple and crystal clear document.

Planning a series of local or international hackathons? Read this blog to learn how one platform can streamline registrations, team formation, local communication, and parallel evaluations for multiple hackathons at once.

If you are looking for inspiration for your next hackathon idea, this is the article for you. Get inspired with real case examples of project ideas delivered in hackathons hosted on Eventornado.

What exactly is a hackathon? What does the word hackathon mean? What's the definition of a hackathon? What is the purpose of a hackathon? In this article, we cover the basics for newcomers in the hackathon world.

In this blog post, we explain why you should always rely on a hackathon platform to support you with your online, hybrid, or in-person hackathon.

Read this article for a handy comparison of some of the most popular hackathon platforms on the market. Including key features and what's special about each one.

This article provides several techniques on how to engage the participants of a hackathon, from how to onboard them to gamification.

Explore the roles of mentors at hackathons, and how their support is structured, including some tips on mentoring deriving from our experience.

Planning a company hackathon? Learn essential steps to create a successful event. From defining your goals to choosing the right format, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Download our e-book for a thorough guide on running a company hackathon and drive corporate innovation.

See our top pick of the best tools to help you plan, manage, and launch a flawless hackathon in 2026.

Whether you’re organising your first or tenth hackathon, these 9 steps will help you build a more diverse community.

In this article, we share 9 useful tips to set up, plan, and organize the best hackathon possible: from how to create a form to how to close the hackathon. Trust our experience in hosting 150+ hackathons.

This article provides a list of the main hackathon participants' roles, besides coders.

In this blog post, we provide useful tips on how to participate in a hackathon: from what to eat to how to interact with the mentors.

This post describes the definition of a hackathon and various tips about organizing your hackathon: a new way of creating innovations in many different fields, from tech and software to medicine and other important topics.