3 days to find your mates, and form your new team: Real-time team formation using the Matching App (mandatory: at least 1 Business/PM member per team, non-dev).
Fun mini-apps and games designed to test team chemistry, pitching skills, problem-solving, and GTM presentation — teams will learn and immediately apply these skills to their main project.
(30% of score): Strong emphasis on business model, user acquisition, and go-to-market readiness. It's not just about the code.
On Demo Day, pitch directly with local and international VCs and Solana Foundation representatives.
Post-hackathon access: 4 weeks of free mentorship, grant support, entity setup support and VC introductions for top teams.
We are not guessing. We evaluate GTM strategies, test smart contracts in live environments, and prioritize products that people actually want to use. You have exactly 3 weeks to shift from idea to a shippable product.
Write robust contracts & scalable front-ends.
Craft the GTM plan. (30% of final score)
Ensure flawless UI/UX and brand identity.
Standard hackathons miss the product-market fit that defines a successful startup. Momentum focuses on go-to-market structure and real pressure.
Access our team matching app. Find your hacker, hustler, or hipster. Pick a track and prepare your tech stack.
Week 1 ensures rapid prototyping of your MVP. Week 2 focuses on polish, initial traction, and perfecting the pitch deck.
Fly out to the beach for a 3-day IRL hack. Pitch directly to VCs on Demo Day, win grants, and celebrate the momentum.