Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 10/30/2026
In short
The TUM Blockchain & AI Hackathon is a 30-hour build sprint from October 30-31, 2026, in Munich, Germany, focusing on building infrastructure and applications for autonomous AI agents to transact on-chain. It features a €4,000 prize pool in the BSV Blockchain Track, mentor office hours, and welcomes teams of 1 to 5.
TUM Blockchain & AI Hackathon
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 10/30/202644 days left
Oct 30 - 31, 2026
Dates
München, Germany
Location
€4,000+
Prizes
Agentic Payments
Theme
30-hour build sprint
Format
Teams of 1-5
Team Size
Mentor office hours
Support
Overview
The TUM Blockchain & AI Hackathon is a 30-hour build sprint where participants will explore the intersection of Blockchain and AI. The event will take place from October 30 to October 31, 2026, at the House of Communication in Munich, Germany. This hackathon is hosted by the TUM Blockchain Club, an organization with a history of engaging over 3,000 builders, researchers, and founders through Europe's largest student-led Web3 events. The central theme for this hackathon is "Agentic Payments." As AI agents increasingly gain autonomy in tasks such as booking, negotiating, and making payments, the existing payment infrastructure for these autonomous transactions is incomplete. The hackathon challenges participants to develop the necessary infrastructure and applications that enable AI agents to conduct safe and instant on-chain transactions. Participants can form teams of 1 to 5 individuals. The event is designed to accommodate approximately 200 builders on-site and will include mentor office hours throughout the build period. The format includes a kickoff briefing, an overnight build session, live demonstrations of projects, and a judging phase. The hackathon is part of TBC26, a larger three-day event that includes a main conference and Bundesblock's Digital Assets Day. The hackathon offers a prize pool, with an initial €4,000 allocated to the BSV Blockchain Track. Additional sponsor tracks and prizes are anticipated to be announced. Registration for the event is free of charge, and participants are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct.
What to build
The hackathon focuses on building infrastructure and applications that enable autonomous AI agents to transact safely and instantly on-chain. This addresses the current gap in payment rails for AI agents that are beginning to act independently in tasks like booking, negotiating, and paying.
Prizes
BSV Blockchain Track
€4,000
Key dates
- Hackathon Start Date2026-10-30
- Hackathon End Date2026-10-31
How to enter
- Apply now via the Devfolio platform.
Submission requirements
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Sponsors & partners
BSV Blockchain
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.
What is the team size?
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Teams can consist of 1 to 5 members.
What are the registration costs?
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Registration is free.