Buildathon 2026 by Tech@NYU

Build Fast. Ship Real.

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Feb 20-22, 2026

New York City

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DEAR [ BUILDER OF THE FUTURE ],

You're invited to Startup Week's BUILDATHON, a 48-hour hackathon in collaboration with HOF Capital, a global VC firm backing ambitious founders.

In teams of 1-4, you'll get to build a technical solution for one of our three real-world problem TRACKS, each led by an innovative startup.

There will be live workshops, expert mentorship from top industry talent, and a notable keynote speaker.

Earn free credits, compete for exciting prizes, and connect with founders and investors. We'll provide FREE food and drinks throughout the weekend!

Whether you come with a bold idea or just the desire to explore, BUILDATHON is your chance to learn quickly, build fearlessly, and create something that extends far beyond the weekend.

SINCERELY,
[ TECH@NYU STARTUP WEEK ]

TRACKS

Sponsored by:

FINANCE

FINANCE

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Sponsored by:

AI AUTOMATION

AI AUTOMATION

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Sponsored by:

CONSUMER

CONSUMER

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Schedule

Friday: February 20th
Saturday: February 21st
Sunday: February 22nd
12PM: HACKATHON BEGINS
More details to come!
6PM: HACKATHON ENDS

Buildathon Sponsors

HOF Capital
NVIDIA
Databricks
Claude
ElevenLabs
Loveable
Nozomio
True Markets
August
Vert.NYC

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