Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 10/28/2026
In short
Hacker House Goa 2026 is the world's largest AI x Crypto builder residency for 247 selected developers, designers, marketers, and AI-native creators in India, offering over $50,000 in bounties.
HACKER HOUSE GOA 2026
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 10/28/202689 days left
Oct 28 - 31, 2026
Event Dates
Goa, India
Location
247
Selected Builders
$50,000+
Total Bounties
4 days
Duration
AI x Crypto, Multichain
Theme
Overview
Hacker House Goa 2026 is presented as India's premier builder residency, where top developers, designers, marketers, and AI-native creators convene to build and ship real products. The event is set for four days at a private beach resort in Goa, hosting 247 selected builders who will collaborate, scale, launch, and market their innovations under one roof. Unlike traditional hackathons, Hacker House Goa focuses on providing an environment for focused building, with access to mentors, VCs, and ecosystem leaders on-site. The goal is to facilitate the creation of tangible, shippable products rather than just prototypes. This year's event emphasizes AI x Crypto and a multichain approach, expanding on the success of HHG 2024 which saw numerous projects receive funding and gain traction. Participants can expect structured building sessions, daily product reviews, and a public demo day featuring on-chain voting. The Hacker House Goa 2026 is powered by 2:47PM Studio, a Web3 Ecosystem Growth and Venture Studio based in APAC & MENA. It also runs in parallel with 'House of NGMI', India's first AIxCrypto creator house.
What to build
Participants are expected to build, scale, launch, and market real products, with a focus on AI and Crypto, and potentially across multiple blockchain chains.
Prizes
Top Projects
In bounties across various challenges and categories.
$50,000+
Key dates
- Applications closeAugust 12, 2026
- Event Start DateOctober 28, 2026
- Event End DateOctober 31, 2026
How to enter
- Apply through the Devfolio platform.
Sponsors & partners
2:47PM Studio
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Team size
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1 - 3 members.
Registration costs?
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There is no registration fee.
Who can participate in Hacker House Goa?
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The page does not explicitly state the eligibility criteria.
How does the Selection process work in Hacker House Goa?
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The page does not explicitly state the selection process details.
What should I bring to the event?
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The page does not explicitly state what participants should bring.
Is there a registration fee ?
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No, there is no registration fee.
How are teams formed?
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The page does not explicitly state how teams are formed, but implies individual registration is possible given the team size of 1-3.
Can I start working on the project before the event starts?
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The page does not explicitly state whether pre-event work is allowed.