STARK- Teams of 2+
- SEP 14 → OCT 09
- Voice-first
- 50,000 ETB prize pool
STARK Official Hackathon
Start with an idea.
End with something real.
A challenge for teams of builders, creators, and problem solvers to turn their ideas into real, working platforms. Build a solution to a problem you face, lean on your team's unique expertise, or chase a fun idea you care about. What matters is the execution.
- Team size
- 2–6
- Runs for
- 26 days
- Prize pool
- 50,000ETB
- Entry
- Free
Start here
07 sectionsEverything you need, one page at a time
The challenge
What you are actually being asked to do, and the five things judges score.
Format & timeline
26 days online on STARK Contests, then announcement day in the room.
Requirements
The rules every project has to satisfy: ideation, voice, hosting, payments, proof.
Prizes
Tools and credits winning teams keep using long after the final demo.
Sponsors & partners
The platforms behind the hackathon, and what they get out of it.
Judges & mentors
The designers, engineers and founders reading your work, and what each is the person to ask about.
Watch the guide
Recorded walkthroughs of the platform: hosting a round, submitting, and how judging is done.
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