Choose your path and build something amazing in 24 hours
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- Build an MVP, demo it, and pitch its market fit -
This track is defined by startup-level speed, not coding expertise. Your 24-hour challenge is to go from ideation to a functional demo and a polished, investment-worthy pitch deck.
You do not need to be an experienced programmer. Your pitch, problem validation, and market-fit justification will be weighted much more heavily than the technical implementation.
To help you build a prototype you can use to showcase your idea, you will have access to:
The judges are experienced founders, VCs, and tech leaders. Your job is to convince them your venture is the one to fund.
- Create secure, transparent apps on the blockchain -
This track is designed for developers who are interested in building secure, transparent apps on the blockchain. You will be provided with ample help and modern tools to supercharge your research and rapid development.
Your 24-hour challenge is to solve a problem you care about on campus using blockchain technology and build a secure, transparent decentralized application. You can also choose to dive deep into the ecosystem and write a report or project proposal.
The judges are experienced blockchain developers, researchers, and industry leaders. Your job is to convince them your project is the one to build.