{"id":3021,"date":"2023-10-12T11:54:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T15:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.mlh.io\/?p=3021"},"modified":"2025-01-30T14:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:29:08","slug":"4-ways-to-cut-down-your-hackathon-budget-without-reducing-the-event-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.mlh.io\/4-ways-to-cut-down-your-hackathon-budget-without-reducing-the-event-size-10-12-2023","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Cut Down Your Hackathon Budget Without Reducing the Event Size"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hey hackathon organizers – Maria from Major League Hacking (MLH)<\/a> here! \ud83d\udc4b With the economic downturn and tech hiring slowdown, we know it\u2019s been particularly difficult to raise money for your hackathon this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there are ways to significantly reduce your budget, while accommodating the same number of hackers. Meeting or exceeding your attendee goals are critical. It will help your team create sponsorship opportunities, build community on campus, and most importantly – make this life-changing experience more accessible to your fellow students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s jump into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Order food to match attendee trends<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Food is one of the most expensive budget items for most hackathons. To reduce your food budget and waste, we strongly recommend ordering less food as your hackathon progresses and for meals hackers are likely to skip like breakfast. Below is an example to get you started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MariaHacks collects 200 registrations for their 2-day event. Under MLH\u2019s guidance, they know to expect a 50% attrition rate and budget for 100 attendees. Let\u2019s assume that every meal is $12 per attendee. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n