Hackathon Partner Program
Empower Developers. Grow Your Influence. Partner With a Global Innovation Challenge.
Join a global initiative inviting developers to build impactful, real-world projects. Running from January to June, the hackathon features $100k+ in cash & software prizes and attracts thousands of builders worldwide.
$100k+
In Prizes
6
Months
Global
Reach
For Your Community
Who Can Join the Partner Program
Universities & Academic Partners
- Computer Science departments
- Labs & research centers
- Robotics, AI/ML, Web3 clubs
- Student developer societies
Developer & Community Partners
- Tech meetups
- Online dev communities
- Open-source groups
- Bootcamps and training academies
Influencer Partners
- Developer YouTubers / TikTokers
- Tech writers & bloggers
- X/Twitter influencers
- Hackathon mentors and educators
If you nurture tech talent - you're a perfect match.
Partner Benefits
Exclusive perks and recognition for partners who help grow the hackathon community
Official Recognition
Display logo/name as University, Community, Influencer, or Ecosystem Partner
Earn Judge Status
Top referring partners may be selected as Official Judges
Empower Your Community
$1,000+ in software tools per participant. Major startup-ready stacks.
Exclusive Partner Perks
Early announcements, feature opportunities, co-branded sessions, dedicated support channel
Partner Responsibilities
Your contribution is simple and high-impact:
Share the hackathon with your audience
Post announcements on your channels
Encourage project submissions
Optionally host info sessions or workshops
No administrative burden - just community empowerment.
Hackathon Duration
A 6-month global initiative with monthly prizes and software cycles
Duration
January 5 - June 5
Rewards
Monthly Prizes
Tools
3 Bimonthly Software Cycles
Exposure
6 Months of Global Visibility
Benefits for Participants
What participants gain from the hackathon through partner referrals
Global exposure through HackerNoon
Validation from industry judges
Powerful tools to build real products
Portfolio-ready project outcomes
Eligibility for major cash and software rewards
Apply to Join the
Partner Program
Become an official partner and unlock exclusive perks for your community.