Building on ICP – Portugal’s first ICP Hackathon!

adminFebruary 20, 2024

Build on ICP Hackathon, host wave 3 ICP Hub Portugal is ICP’s first hackathon in the region. The week-long hackathon will focus on nurturing new talent in the IC Protocol and providing a platform for them to showcase their work and contribute to the ecosystem.

Build on ICP is an open hackathon, so there is no predetermined track or theme that participants must adhere to. The only condition is that the idea must be new to the ecosystem! Like most hackathons, Build on ICP is also a fantastic way to showcase your work to industry-leading founders and investors.

As this is the region’s first hackathon, places are limited, and applications will be accepted from February 7, 2024 to March 8, 2024. All applications must be approved by the 10th, and hacking begins on the 11th. Until March 17, 2024, it will start with online sessions and support from March 11 to 14 and conclude with the final Hacking Weekend at the ICP offices in Lisbon from 15 to 17. Demo day and rewards will be held on the 18th.

Prizes and Rewards

Participants can expect a healthy reward pool, with prizes of over €20,000. First Build Based on ICP – Portugal Winners will receive a variety of prizes ranging from a full go-to-market strategy to stablecoin products and will also be eligible for additional grants from the DFINITY Foundation.

The prize pool was created with post-hackathon support in mind, allowing builders to bring their projects to market, provide development grants and connect with the right people.

Check out the Build on ICP information page for more information on judging criteria, prize pool, and post-hackathon opportunities.

What are ICP and Waves3 Hub?

ICP (Internet Computer Protocol) is a blockchain network that builds next-generation IT architecture and infrastructure. Founded by the DFINITY Foundation, ICP provides builders and developers with the tools they need to create a comprehensive, decentralized digital infrastructure without fear of the emergence of a centralized entity, an open internet where everyone can contribute and control their own data. .

Waves3 Hub Portugal is one of the latest additions to ICP’s global developer community, led by Tim Haldorsson, founder and CEO of Lunar Strategy. Their mission is to enable developers and developers to bring their ideas to life using IC protocols. From networking events and builder workshops to hackathons and other activations, Waves3 aims to create a community of like-minded, forward-thinking founders and builders and empower them to contribute to an open and autonomous Internet.