Build What Matters, Build on Core
Are you ready to take your breakthrough idea to the global stage?
Join the Core Connect Global Buildathon and compete for your share of up to $1.1M in rewards.
Whether you're building cutting-edge solutions in BTCfi, AI, SocialFi, DeFi, Gaming, or Web3 infra — this is your moment to launch, scale, and pitch at the global stage in Singapore.
The Core Connect Global Buildathon is an online global buildathon, an open call for innovation, supported by IRL meetups hosted across Africa, Asia, Europe, APAC/SEA, and Latin America. It culminates in a global pitch finale in Singapore at Token2049. All Core Connect Global Buildathon finalists will receive travel scholarships for the Global Finale in Singapore.
Key Dates
StagePeriodGlobal Online Buildathon (on Dorahacks)June 2 - August 10, 2025IRL Regional MeetupsJune 4 - August 1, 2025Last Date for SubmissionsAugust 10, 2025Judging & Regional Finalist SelectionAugust 20, 2025Online Semi-Final Demo DayEarly September, 2025Global Finale @ TOKEN2049, SingaporeEarly October, 2025
Submission Requirements
URL to GitHub repository containing the project codebase.
A detailed README file should be included in the GitHub repo explaining the prerequisites and other details on how to run the project locally.
A short video explaining what the project is about, what the innovation is, Core blockchain integration, and the working of the project's backend and UI.
A short presentation on the project, explaining what the project is about, what the innovation is, Core blockchain and CORE integration, and the working of the project backend and UI.
Entrants are allowed to submit more than one submission. However, each submission must be unique and substantially different from the others.
All submission materials, including the demonstration video, text description, testing instructions, and any other accompanying materials, must be in English.
Projects submitted to other hackathons or challenges need to be disclosed in the submission or README of the project.
Projects must be deployed on the Core Testnet2 or Mainnet to be eligible for rewards.
Judges will evaluate project submissions based on how the team implements their features and the uniqueness of the application.
Time to Connect. Code. Conquer
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent, connect with fellow innovators and visionaries, and potentially win up to $1.1 million in rewards and funding. Mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your innovation!
If you have any questions, join us in our dedicated Discord support channel inside Core DAO's official Discord: Buildathon Support Channel