About the Hackathon From Hello World to Hello Users. In 24 Hours.

250 builders. Real startup challenges. One weekend in Munich.

Munich's most entrepreneurial hackathon is back!

On 21–22 November 2026, START Munich brings together 250 ambitious minds from different backgrounds to tackle real-world challenges presented by innovative startups.

The mission? Turn an idea into something real in just 24 hours.

Whether you're into coding, design, business, or simply enjoy solving problems, this is your chance to build something meaningful, work with talented people, and experience the excitement of bringing a product to life.

No hackathon experience? No problem. All you need is curiosity, motivation, and your laptop. Experienced mentors will be there to help you along the way.

What to Expect

Real startup challenges: Work on actual problems brought by ambitious startups.
24 hours to build: Go from an idea to a working prototype.
Mentorship: Get feedback and support from experienced mentors.
Meet your team: Collaborate in teams of 2–5 with people from different disciplines.
Pitch your solution: Present what you've built and compete for exciting prizes.
Beyond the hackathon: Become part of the START Hack League and connect with the wider European startup ecosystem.

Event Details

Date: 21–22 November 2026
Location: TUM Audimax, Munich, Germany
Participants: 250 builders
Hosted by: START Munich

Get Started

Ready to turn Hello World into Hello Users?

Apply now through our official platform:

https://app.hackleague.org/events/start?chapter=munich

Applications, participant selection, and event submissions are managed through START Hack League. Registering on Devpost alone does not secure your place at the event.

See you in Munich!

Requirements

What to Build

Take on a real-world challenge presented by one of our startup partners and develop a creative, practical solution in just 24 hours.

Your goal is to build a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) that demonstrates your idea and its potential.

The specific challenges will be introduced during the event.

What to Submit

Project submissions are handled through our official START Hack League platform, not Devpost.

Each team will submit its solution according to the instructions provided during the hackathon. Be prepared to demonstrate your prototype, explain the problem you're solving, and show how your solution works.

Submission deadline: Sunday, 22 November 2026, at 12:45 PM (Munich time).

Final project demonstrations and pitches will follow.

Official platform:

https://app.hackleague.org/events/start?chapter=munich