4-DAY HACKATHON · AUG 20–23, 2026

Build a real
startup in 4 days.

Team up with ambitious builders online, ship a product, and pitch it to real founders in a fully remote experience.

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// EVENT INFO

Everything you need to know.

WHAT IT IS
A full startup hackathon combining business strategy + CS/engineering to take ideas from concept to launch.
GOALS
Validate a problem, design a business model, build an MVP, and pitch a complete startup concept by the final ceremony.
DATES
August 20-23, 2026.
TIME
Kickoff starts at 5:00 PM on Thursday. Detailed day-by-day times are listed in the schedule below.
FORMAT
Fully online event with all sessions, workshops, and judging hosted remotely.
SCHEDULE
Four-day program from Opening Ceremony through Winners + Closing Ceremony.
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// WHAT IT IS

Build fast with an ambitious global community.

The Startup Sprint is a 4-day fully online hackathon built for global participation.

PLAN

Fast launch support

Kickoff kits, starter repos, and clear build paths to help teams ship quickly.

HELP

Mentors on call

Stuck at 2am? Drop into a voice channel and a mentor unblocks you in minutes, throughout all four days.

TEAM

Global teams

No team? Our matcher pairs you with builders in your timezone and skill range before kickoff.

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prizes coming soon
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// HOW THE HACKATHON RUNS

Four days, one sprint.

THU · AUG 20

Opening day

5:00pOpening Ceremony
FRI · AUG 21

Talks & activities

5:00pGuest Speaker #1
7:00pWorkshop #1
9:00pFun Event
SAT · AUG 22

Speaker & workshop day

11:00aGuest Speaker #2
3:00pWorkshop #2
5:00pGuest Speaker #3
9:00pFun Event
SUN · AUG 23

Final day

11:00aWorkshop #3
3:00pSubmissions Due
6:00pWinners + Closing Ceremony
// PICK YOUR LANE

Six tracks to build in.

AI

AI Agents

Tools that think, plan, and act on a user's behalf.

CLM

Climate

Software for a cooler, cleaner, more resilient planet.

APP

Consumer Apps

Delightful products real people use every single day.

FIN

Fintech

Reinvent how money moves, saves, and grows.

HLTH

Health

Tech that keeps people well in body and mind.

WILD

Wildcard

No box, no rules. Surprise us with something weird.

// WHAT YOU'RE PLAYING FOR

Prizes announced soon.

We're finalizing sponsorship packages now. Full prize details will be published before kickoff.

T1
TIER 1
COMING SOON

Prize details will be released soon.

T2
TIER 2
COMING SOON

Prize details will be released soon.

T3
TIER 3
COMING SOON

Prize details will be released soon.

Prize breakdown and sponsor awards are coming soon. stay tuned
// WHO YOU'LL MEET

Guest speakers.

A few speakers are confirmed below, with more to be announced soon.

Evan Rama

Evan Rama

Co-Founder & CEO, CRSHMARKET

Harsha Gaddipati

Harsha Gaddipati

CEO, Slashy

TBD

Coming soon

Guest speaker details TBD

TBD

Coming soon

Guest speaker details TBD

SPONSORS

Current sponsors

Our sponsor lineup is still growing. The partners below are confirmed for now.

GenXYZ
Sponsor
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HCB
Fiscal Sponsor
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// REGISTRATION

Sign up for The Startup Sprint.

Complete this form to reserve your spot.

// GOOD QUESTIONS

Frequently asked.

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Registration is free and takes two minutes. Bring a friend or come solo — we'll match you.

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