Students often face financial barriers when participating in hackathons, limiting their ability to travel and secure accommodation. Additionally, novice coders may lack access to experienced mentors, hindering their learning and collaboration opportunities during these events.

WeCracked is a platform designed to increase student participation in hackathons by providing resources and community support. The platform offers financial assistance for travel and accommodation, ensuring more equitable access to hackathons for students from diverse backgrounds. WeCracked also fosters a mentorship network, connecting experienced developers with students to facilitate learning, project development, and collaboration. The platform provides tools for finding hackathons, tracking applications, and even automating application writing.

Google Calendar integration for hackathon scheduling

Application tracker to monitor the status of hackathon submissions

Comprehensive filtering to identify relevant hackathons based on specific criteria

Automatic application writer to streamline the application process

Discord community for connecting with fellow hackers

The primary target audience includes university and college students interested in participating in hackathons, particularly those seeking financial assistance, mentorship, or community support.