ACCELERATING WHATS NEXT
ACCELERATING
WHATS
NEXT
ACCELERATING
WHATS
NEXT
19.-20. March 2026, St. Gallen
18.-20. March 2026, St. Gallen
18.-20. March 2026, St. Gallen
Hackers
Hackers
600+
600+
CHF Prize Money
CHF Prize Money
10'000
10'000
36
36
Hours
Hours
EUROPE'S LARGEST ENTREPRENEURIAL
HACKATHON
EUROPE'S LARGEST EARLY-STAGE
STARTUP CONFERENCE
WHAT IS START HACK ?
START HACK 2026
START HACK 2026
START Hack is one of Europe’s leading student-organized hackathons. It's a unique gathering of ambitious talents in technology, design, and business.
36 hours of coding
600+ hackers from 75+ nations
Multiple high-level industry cases
10'000 CHF Prize Money
Free food and drinks
Direct access to job opportunities
START Hack is one of Europe’s leading student-organized hackathons. It's a unique gathering of ambitious talents in technology, design, and business.
36 hours of coding
600+ hackers from 75+ nations
Multiple high-level industry cases
10'000 CHF Prize Money
Free food and drinks
Direct access to job opportunities
START HACK TOUR
START HACK TOUR
The START Hack Tour brings the energy and innovative spirit of START Hack to different places and cities throughout the year.
36 hours of coding
Compact hackathons throughout the year
100 hackers
Collaboration between students and companies
Creating the future across different innovation hubs
The START Hack Tour brings the energy and innovative spirit of START Hack to different places and cities throughout the year.
36 hours of coding
Compact hackathons throughout the year
100 hackers
Collaboration between students and companies
Creating the future across different innovation hubs
The START Hack Tour brings the energy and innovative spirit of START Hack to different places and cities throughout the year.
36 hours of coding
Compact hackathons throughout the year
100 hackers
Collaboration between students and companies
Creating the future across different innovation hubs
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WHY START HACK IS RIGHT FOR YOU
WHY START HACK
IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Find out more
Hacker
Partner
Mentors
Level up your skills and tackle real-world challenges alongside top talent from around the globe.
Push your coding skills to the limit as you build innovative solutions under real startup pressure.
Skill Development
Grow your network by connecting with inspiring mentors, industry leaders, and innovators.
Forge lasting relationships that go beyond the hackathon whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere.
Network & Experience
Compete for prizes and awards that celebrate creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
Gain visibility and recognition for your outstanding solutions showcasing your talent to top companies and the community.
Rewards
Find out more
Hacker
Partner
Mentors
Level up your skills and tackle real-world challenges alongside top talent from around the globe.
Push your coding skills to the limit as you build innovative solutions under real startup pressure.
Skill Development
Grow your network by connecting with inspiring mentors, industry leaders, and innovators.
Forge lasting relationships that go beyond the hackathon whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere.
Network & Experience
Compete for prizes and awards that celebrate creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
Gain visibility and recognition for your outstanding solutions showcasing your talent to top companies and the community.
Rewards
Find out more
Hacker
Partner
Mentors
Level up your skills and tackle real-world challenges alongside top talent from around the globe.
Push your coding skills to the limit as you build innovative solutions under real startup pressure.
Skill Development
Grow your network by connecting with inspiring mentors, industry leaders, and innovators.
Forge lasting relationships that go beyond the hackathon whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere.
Network & Experience
Compete for prizes and awards that celebrate creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
Gain visibility and recognition for your outstanding solutions showcasing your talent to top companies and the community.
Rewards
Find out more
Hacker
Partner
Mentors
Level up your skills and tackle real-world challenges alongside top talent from around the globe.
Push your coding skills to the limit as you build innovative solutions under real startup pressure.
Skill Development
Grow your network by connecting with inspiring mentors, industry leaders, and innovators.
Forge lasting relationships that go beyond the hackathon whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere.
Network & Experience
Compete for prizes and awards that celebrate creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
Gain visibility and recognition for your outstanding solutions showcasing your talent to top companies and the community.
Rewards
Find out more
Hacker
Partner
Mentors
Level up your skills and tackle real-world challenges alongside top talent from around the globe.
Push your coding skills to the limit as you build innovative solutions under real startup pressure.
Skill Development
Grow your network by connecting with inspiring mentors, industry leaders, and innovators.
Forge lasting relationships that go beyond the hackathon whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere.
Network & Experience
Compete for prizes and awards that celebrate creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
Gain visibility and recognition for your outstanding solutions showcasing your talent to top companies and the community.
Rewards
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EUROPE'S LARGEST EARLY-STAGE
STARTUP CONFERENCE
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EARLY-STAGE
STARTUP CONFERENCE
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