Hamburg · June 6, 2026
founder hackathon
build fast & get funded
One day. 150 selected builders. Ship something real, then pitch VCs and angels in the evening. Hosted by AI BEAVERS and Mollie.
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The day
What happens
Build starts at the hackathon. Max team size: 4. Submission at 19:00 - then pitches and finalists on stage.
- 09:00
Doors open
Check-in, breakfast, find your spot.
- 10:00
Build starts
Team formation done - ship something real in one day.
- 19:00
Submission deadline
Public repo and pitch deck in - no extensions.
- 19:30
Judging
All teams pitch. Finalists selected for the main stage.
- 20:30
Finalist pitches
Top teams present to VCs, founders, and the room.
- 21:00
Winners announced
Official end.
FAQ
Before you apply
Quick answers for first-time applicants.
- Who can apply?
- Founders, future founders, engineers, designers, and serious builders with founder-level ambition. You do not need to be technical - you need taste, speed, and the will to turn an idea into something real.
- How do I register?
- Apply on Luma. Spots are limited to about 150 selected participants. You can apply solo or with a team (max 4 people).
- Where is the event?
- House of AI, Hongkongstraße 2-4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
- What do I need to submit?
- By 19:00: a public GitHub repo and a pitch deck (max 7 slides). Live demo encouraged.