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Hack4Her

Hack4Her is the only female-focused student hackathon in the Netherlands, creating a space where technology and diversity meet.

We are a coalition of staff and students from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Universiteit van Amsterdam. Our mission is simple: to create a women-centered space in the tech world. We’re dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere that fosters learning and innovation for all students. We aim to bridge the gender gap in technology by fostering a diverse ecosystem of students, mentors, and leaders.

Hack4Her is not just a hackathon; it’s a movement. A weekend at Hack4Her means engaging in an environment rich with challenges and opportunities, where participants can experiment, innovate, and connect with like-minded individuals and mentors in the tech industry. Our platform celebrates diversity, where all students from across the Netherlands can join in the camaraderie, code, and competition.

Hack4Her is dedicated to fostering a women-centered space in the technology sector. Our mission revolves around providing women with increased opportunities for hackathon participation and project experience, educating all individuals on the importance of women-centered technology and inclusivity, promoting diversity within the tech community, and facilitating connections among people from various backgrounds.

Click here to go to the Hack4Her website.

  • Hack4Her 2024 - 3rd edition

    To see the pictures click here.

  • Hack4Her 2025 - 4th edition

    Check the the Hack4Her event held in June 2025.

  • Hack4Her 2026 - 5th edition

    A safe, women-centered space for competitive programming, with 75 participants attending across the 1-day workshop and 2-day hackathon, supported by a structured, multi-phase team formation process designed to prevent solo participants from being excluded and to keep team dynamics balanced. Participants also gained substantial hands on project experience through three sponsor-led tracks (Bol, Uber, and VU/StudSec), which ranged from a live cybersecurity CTF to fully working clickable prototypes, with mentor support available throughout. The event further succeeded in fostering community among women in tech across universities, drawing participants from at least 11 institutions, including VU, TU Delft, Leiden, UvA, RUG, Radboud, TU/e, Twente, Codam, HU, and Hogeschool INHolland, and spanning fields from Software Engineering to Cyber Security and Business Administration. Finally, the objective of advancing awareness of gender inclusivity in tech was also achieved.

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