Preparation
Nov 2–27
Solana Rust Bootcamp
Learn Solana and Rust in 🇬🇧 English and 🇪🇸 Spanish before kickoff.
Apply to bootcampBuild stations
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSanta Cruz, BoliviaLima, PeruCuenca, EcuadorCaracas, VenezuelaCartago, Costa RicaSan Juan, Puerto RicoTegucigalpa, HondurasSão Paulo, BrazilLagos, NigeriaEnugu, NigeriaUyo, NigeriaLomé, TogoNairobi, KenyaAddis Ababa, EthiopiaLusaka, ZambiaCairo, EgyptKampala, UgandaJohannesburg, South AfricaShanghai, ChinaMumbai, IndiaBangkok, ThailandHaripur, PakistanJakarta, IndonesiaTaipei, TaiwanTokyo, JapanParis, FranceÇanakkale, TürkiyeBursa, TürkiyeBelgrade, SerbiaKyiv, UkraineBuenos Aires, ArgentinaSanta Cruz, BoliviaLima, PeruCuenca, EcuadorCaracas, VenezuelaCartago, Costa RicaSan Juan, Puerto RicoTegucigalpa, HondurasSão Paulo, BrazilLagos, NigeriaEnugu, NigeriaUyo, NigeriaLomé, TogoNairobi, KenyaAddis Ababa, EthiopiaLusaka, ZambiaCairo, EgyptKampala, UgandaJohannesburg, South AfricaShanghai, ChinaMumbai, IndiaBangkok, ThailandHaripur, PakistanJakarta, IndonesiaTaipei, TaiwanTokyo, JapanParis, FranceÇanakkale, TürkiyeBursa, TürkiyeBelgrade, SerbiaKyiv, Ukraine
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Last edition · May 2026
Built locally. Connected globally.
Students came together at 40+ build stations around the world.
- 4,000+
- applications
- 1,700+
- universities
- 380+
- projects
- 89
- countries
- 40+
- build stations
- 1
- accelerator
Schedule
One journey, three chapters
Learn together, build something real, and take your idea further.
HackathonMain event
Nov 27–29
Dev3pack Hackathon
Three days of hybrid building — online or at a local build station.
Apply to hackathonAccelerator
From 7 Dec
Bridge Accelerator
Top teams are invited to the Bridge Accelerator program.
View detailsPrize pool
Ship it. Win it.
Cash, hardware, perks, a seat in the accelerator.
$10,000+
Best App Overall on Solana
Solana
$500
Local tracks
In selected countries
Seeker Phones
Best Mobile App Built on Solana Mobile
Solana Mobile
$2,500+
Perks
To claim per student
1
Accelerator
For under-represented talents
Why Join
Benefits
Solana Rust Bootcamp
Free bootcamp in English and Spanish (2–27 Nov) so you can ship on Solana even if you are new to Rust.
Global Recognition
Compete as part of the largest Solana university hackathon — hybrid, worldwide, 27 to 29 Nov.
The Bridge Accelerator
From 7 December, top teams are invited to The Bridge Accelerator for young founders.
Global Community
Join a worldwide network of students, mentors, and companies — and build connections that last beyond the weekend.
Local Build Stations
Optional in-person stations worldwide to hack alongside other students, with real human support.
University Network
The May 2026 edition reached 1,700+ universities and 89 countries. This edition is built for student teams on Solana.
Get Involved
Contribute
There are many ways to be part of the hackathon beyond hacking.
Community Partner
Partner with us to grow the Solana student ecosystem. Get visibility, bring your community, and co-create workshops and side events.
Become a PartnerHost a Build Station
Host an in-person build station in your city or university. Provide a space for 30–50+ local hackers to learn and ship together.
Host a build stationMentor or Judge
Share your expertise with student hackers. Guide teams, review projects, and help the next wave of Solana talent.
ApplySponsors
Put your brand in front of thousands of university builders worldwide. Scout talent and support the next generation on Solana.
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