About

DemonHacks is a twenty four hour hackathon hosted by DePaul University that encourages students to investigate new ideas and develop new solutions. Teams of college students will work together to develop a hardware or software hack that they will present to judges for a chance to win prizes! If you have any questions check out the FAQ Section or feel free to email us.

FAQ

When do applications open?

We will be opening applications soon!

Where is the Event?

DemonHacks is held at the DePaul Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. 243 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Are beginners welcome?

Of course! Hackathons are a great place to learn new technologies, meet new people, network with sponsors, add something to your resume, and hack something cool ;)

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is an invention marathon. Students come together to build cool software & hardware hacks over 24-48 hours. It’s very beginner friendly.

How much does it cost?

Nothing, attending a hackathon is free!

How do teams work?

For those that do have a team in mind when applying, we will have time at the start of the event to help match those who would like one. Not everyone has a team in mind when applying! Team sizes are limited to four hackers.

Do we have to stay the whole event?

No one is required to stay the entire event. Some attendees stay up the whole night and don't sleep, but we also have a few air mattresses for those that would like to rest during the event.

Is there a schedule of events?

We are currently working on a schedule!

Will there be opportunities to network with potential employers?

It is very common for companies to sponsor hackathons.