Program Overview
This is not just another hackathon. It is a builder-first execution sprint for solo builders and teams ready to ship fast and position products for real adoption. it is a structured innovation sprint helping teams turn ideas into working products through mentorship, workshops, and a final in‑person residency.
1 Month
Compressed Sprint
1 Week Sprint
Virtual Build Phase
3 Days
Physical Co-working Residency
Program Track
Open ZK Track
Build applications using Zero Knowledge technology including privacy tools, identity systems, or experimental ZK solutions.
GameFi Track
Create blockchain games using the Stellar Game Studio toolkit and build on‑chain game economies.
Agentic AI Track
Covers building autonomous agents on Stellar
Open Integration Track
Focuses on integrating Stellar into innovative and novel use cases. Think hardware, IoT, or anywhere we haven’t seen Stellar dominate yet.
How the sprint works
Applications
April 6 – April 10. Individuals and teams apply. 70 builders selected.
Virtual Build Sprint
April 14 – April 18. Build MVP, join mentor sessions, submit pitch deck and demo.
Final Selection
April 19. Final submissions reviewed. 50 builders selected.
Build Weekend
April 23 – April 24. Physical 9 AM – 5 PM co-working and product refinement.
Demo Day
April 25. Live pitches, Q&A, final scoring and winner announcement.
Applications
April 6 – April 10. Individuals and teams apply. 70 builders selected.
Virtual Build Sprint
April 14 – April 18. Build MVP, join mentor sessions, submit pitch deck and demo.
Final Selection
April 19. Final submissions reviewed. 50 builders selected.
Build Weekend
April 23 – April 24. Physical 9 AM – 5 PM co-working and product refinement.
Demo Day
April 25. Live pitches, Q&A, final scoring and winner announcement.
What Builders Walk Away With
Ship a Real MVP
Turn your idea into a working product with guidance from mentors.
Expert Mentorship
Receive direct feedback from experienced Web3 builders.
Investor Ready
Prepare your startup with pitch coaching and business strategy sessions.
Ecosystem Access
Connect with founders, developers, and investors.
Builder Community
Collaborate with ambitious developers from across the ecosystem.
Global Visibility
Showcase your project during Demo Day and ecosystem media coverage.
Developers, designers, product managers, and Web3 builders — as individuals or teams (max 3).
Yes. Solo builders are welcome.
The build sprint is virtual. The Build Weekend is physical.
No. This is a standalone innovation sprint.