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

Innovation Outsourcing
- Student teams work on your real case.
- Receive prototype concepts and demos.
- Validate directions before investing heavily.

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

Visibility
- Position your brand close to innovation.
- Visibility with builders, founders, and partners.
- Stay top-of-mind through tangible outcomes.
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Innovation Fast-TrackingWhat'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.
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