18-20 March 2026 - St. Gallen, Switzerland

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Challenge Europe's top tech talent with your real-world business problems and discover innovative solutions.

600+Hackers
36Hours
6+Cases
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Microsoft
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Choose your goal

Pick your objective — we'll show you how to achieve it at START Hack.

Innovation Outsourcing

Innovation Outsourcing

  • Student teams work on your real case.
  • Receive prototype concepts and demos.
  • Validate directions before investing heavily.
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Recruiting

Recruiting

  • Meet strong builders in a high-signal setting.
  • Observe teamwork, ownership, and execution.
  • Follow up with hackers for roles or internships.
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Visibility

Visibility

  • Position your brand close to innovation.
  • Visibility with builders, founders, and partners.
  • Stay top-of-mind through tangible outcomes.
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Partnership Formats

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Innovation Fast-Tracking
What's included
  • Real-world challenge solved in 36h by Europe’s top tech talent.
  • Direct access to teams for hiring, pilots, or further development.
  • Fast-track innovation without long internal cycles. Last year, over 150 MVPs were built in just 36 hours.
Talents Working On The Cases
600+ Hackers

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