Hack4Her has gone national: Amsterdam and Eindhoven
Information about the event in Amsterdam is hosted on this website. For the information about the event in Eindhoven, you’re in the right place. More information coming soon.
About Us
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.
News
Hack4Her received the 4TU Diversity Fund 2026
Hack4Her application won the 4TU.NIRICT fund to lift Hack4Her hackathon to a truly national event from 2026 onwards by bringing it to the TU/e campus and opening the participation and volunteering to 4TU students and staf
Jury Report VU Amsterdam Education Awards 2023-2024 Mylène Brown-Coleman co-project lead of Hack4Her
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s news release details of the jury report for the VU Amsterdam Education Awards 2023-2024, where Mylène Brown-Coleman, a bachelor’s student and co-project lead of Hack4Her, was shortlisted for the student talent award for her dedication to inclusivity and safety within the Computer Science department.
AYA RR Awards 2023: Education Quality, Hack4Her, and Inclusion - Amsterdam Young Academy
Amsterdam Young Academy announced Dr. Katja Tuma as the recipient of the Societal Impact award at the AYA Recognition & Reward Awards for her organization of the Hack4Her hackathon, which created a safe space for women in a male-dominated field and was commended for its self-organization and impact.
Great Success for the Hack4Her Event - Network Institute
The Network Institute reported on the Hack4Her event as a significant initiative highlighting the role of women in technology. The event was noted for its self-organized structure and the social, learning, and skill-practice events that took place.
Hack4Her Shared as Best Practices for Inclusion of Women in Tech - Informatics Europe
Hack4Her entered the Minerva Informatics Equality Award and was shared as part of the Best Practices in Supporting Women in Tech by Informatics Europe.