TheBuidlathon is purpose-built to prototype self-sustaining businesses.
Hackathon State
Prepare with AI
Use this prompt in your AI IDE to quickly get started with this hackathon.
Recommended prompt
I am preparing for Thebuidlathon. Help me understand the rules, required developer resources, project ideas, and a 7-day preparation plan based on my HackQuest builder journey.
Host by
TheBuidl
Hackathon Mode
OFFLINE
Ecosystem
Venue
TheBuidl Grid, Barnawa, Kaduna, Nigeria
Conduct
View Code of Conduct (External Link)
External content is managed by its respective operators. This website assumes no liability.
Tech Stack
Participants
4,500 USD
Available in Prizes
Description
TheBuidlathon is a 10-day innovation sprint designed to empower African builders to move from idea to execution — producing sustainable, protocol-native products with real-world impact. This hackathon blends learning, mentorship, and competition into a single launchpad for web3 founders, dedicated to turning protocol-native ideas into self-sustaining ventures. Unlike typical hackathons, TheBuidlathon marks the beginning of a structured product incubation journey. We identify promising teams, support real-world problem validation, and offer mentorship, infrastructure, and business modeling to build lasting solutions.
FAQs
Winner
3,500 USDC
Winner
Winner
Judging Criteria
Judging Mode
Voting Mode
Bonus - Payment Utility Use Case
500 USDC
Bonus - Payment Utility Use Case
$500 pool:
1. $250
2. $150
3. $100
Bonus - Payment Utility Use Case
Judging Criteria
Originality: Is it a novel or unique solution?
Technical Complexity: Are the tools and integrations non-trivial?
Clarity of Business Model: Can it scale or sustain itself post-hackathon
Impact Potential: Does it solve a real-world challenge?
Polish & Presentation: Is the demo clear, usable, and well-documented?
Bonus Track - Best Infra/Tooling Contribution
500 USDC
Bonus Track - Best Infra/Tooling Contribution
$500 pool:
1. $250
2. $150
3. $100
Bonus Track - Best Infra/Tooling Contribution
Judging Criteria
Judging Mode
Voting Mode
Schedule