Prize
$25,000 USD
in total prizes

EasyA x Polkadot Harvard Hackathon

27
Jul
-
28
Jul 2024
July 2024
|
36 hours
Location
Boston, USA
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Join EasyA and Polkadot at Harvard University this summer

For our second Polkadot summer hackathon in our #180DaysofPolkadot series, we're coming to Harvard University!

The birthplace of countless startups, such as Whoop and Facebook, Harvard is the perfect place for you to build the future. Whether you're launching a new Polkadot project, or continuing to build an existing one, we can't wait to welcome you to this historic hackathon.

We've been working around the clock with the Polkadot ecosystem to organize this special opportunity, and we can’t wait to see what you launch at one of our biggest hackathons this July 27-28!

Join for the chance to win these prizes

Polkadot Grand Prize
$12,000
USDC
Prize Trophy icon
All prize money is actual money, so you can spend it on whatever you want!
$5,000
USDC
Unique Network
$2,000
USDC
Pitchathon
$400
USDC
Guaranteed Prize

Polkadot Existing Projects Track

$3,000
USDC
first prize
$2,000
USDC
second prize
$1,000
USDC
third prize
USDC
fourth prize

Unique Network Track

$4,000
USDC
first prize
$750
USDC
second prize
$250
USDC
third prize
USDC
fourth prize

Pitchathon

$2,000
USDC
first prize
$1,000
USDC
second prize
$250
USDC
third prize
USDC
fourth prize

Shark Tank

first prize
$12,000
USDC
$2,000
USDC
second prize
$5,000
USDC
$1,000
USDC
third prize
$2,000
USDC
$250
USDC
fourth prize
$400
USDC
$500
USDC

Requirements

What we're looking for:

‍

  • Projects built on Polkadot or using one of its parachains
  • Continuation of your existing project, if you came to one of our previous Polkadot hackathons
  • Developers excited about pursuing their projects longer-term beyond the hackathon

What you'll need to submit:

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  • Include a short description of your project (<300 chars)
  • Link to your public GitHub repo
  • Link to Canva used in your final presentation (including team slide)
"There's nothing like pitching your startup at Harvard, you can feel the energy around you!"
— James, Engineer at Amazon
Where our hackers come from

Hear it from our community

"On behalf of the entire team here, we wanted to extend a sincere thank you for all of your support during the earliest stages of the Lockbox. The two hackathons we did last semester were monumental in turning a random late-night idea into a functional MVP."
Jeremy, Harvard University Student
Harvard University
"Thanks for the incredible event to bring together people from different backgrounds and provide a platform for stimulating discussions and ideas! 🙌"
Vivian, MIT Student
MIT
"Crazy vibe at Polygon x EasyA's London hackathon. Just look at the long lines. Still so happily surprised everyday how truly global Polygon has become. Onwards!"
Sandeep, Polygon Co-Founder
Polygon Technology
"Polygon's first student hackathon in London was a BLAST! 🔥 Many more to come, all over the world. 🦄💫"
Mihailo, Polygon Co-Founder
Polygon Technology
"Saying hi to the (insanely long) line for the Immutable x EasyA hackathon in London."
Robbie, Immutable Co-Founder
Immutable
"I wish I was a dev so I could go to an easyA hackathon 😭"
Milly, Immutable Senior Developer Growth Manager
Immutable
"That’s when I met Phil and Dom for the first time, that was a life changing event for a lot of people 😊"
Claude, Tezos Developer Relations
Tezos
"Amazed by the quality of projects. These students are legendary. Salute to the Builders 🫡🫡🫡"
Raza, Scroll Developer Relations Lead
Scroll
"Shoutout to EasyA for putting on an incredible hackathon at Harvard 🫡 Bullish on Dom, Phil and the EasyA team 🔥"
Max, Helika Analytics Head of BD
Harvard
"It all started with an EasyA Hackathon"
Kashyab, Northeastern University Master's Student
Northeastern University
"Can't think of hackathon without Kwok brothers and EasyA. Can't wait to see you again in Boston."
Berhanuddin, Northeastern University Master's Student
Northeastern University
"Thank you EasyA for the sessions, prizes, goodies and what not! Means a lot. It is due to your events that we learn so much, interact with VC's and industry professionals. Thanks again for the event guys! Hopefully we'll get to meet at the next event."
Dheeraj, Northeastern Grad
Northeastern University

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