soonami venturethon

During the last seven cohorts, over 1000 builders have competed for prizes and $125k in funding.

COHORT 8

UPTO $125K PRIZE POOL

Fully Remote

In our next cohort starting September 15, we’ll bring together developers, founders, creators, to explore, ideate, and create cutting-edge projects. Post hackathon, projects get the opportunity to grow with soonami and get $125k in funding from us.

The areas we focus on: Web3 and AI.

Tracks’ Topics

Here is a list of topics to chose from, but not limited to:

Web3

dApps

NFTs

Interoperability

DAOs

Identity

Defi

AI Ethics

Healthcare
& AI

Fintech
& AI

AI
& Sustainability

AI
in Robotics

AI
in Education

Why to participate

Collaboration and learning

soonami builders hack provides a fertile ground for ideation, collaboration, and learning in an environment where you will find your team and fasttrack your idea.

An opportunity to enter our accelerator program & $125K funding

An opportunity to be selected for the soonami accelerator program and secure funding upto $125 K.

Mentorship from industry experts

Participants will have access to mentorship from industry experts, thought-provoking workshops, and inspiring keynote speakers from leading tech companies.

Prize pool of up to $125K

All tracks have prizes attached to it which can give you a kickstart to work on your idea right away after the hackathon.

Roadmap

Who can Join

Our previous 7 cohorts had participants from all over the world with a mix of developers, entrepreneurs, students, designers, product leads, and researchers. We have a community of over 4.5k builders and developers including third party hackathons.

Our hackathons are open to anyone who can contribute significantly to a team. Each team will need at least one developer to build the MVP. We give as much importance to the business model as to the code submitted for the project.

Participation Chart

AI Enthusiasts

14.8%

Developers

30.3%

Entrepreneurs

16.9%

Students

29.7%

Others

5.3%

Disclaimer: By participating in the soonami Venturethon Cohort, selected teams enter an agreement with soonami to receive an 8-week training program, investor introductions, and funding facilitation, including a $20,000 USD investment from soonami if a third-party invests $20,000+ at Demo Day. In return, the teams commit to providing 2% equity, a 3-5 minute Demo Day pitch, and required documentation (business plan, survey, KYC, Cap Table, Foundance agreement). Both parties aim to secure $125,000+ within 6 months post-Demo Day, typically at $125,000 for 6% equity, with soonami’s equity dropping to 1.5% for non-soonami-sourced funding.

Cohorts’ Snapshots

4500

Builders

800

Projects

Cohorts

Sponsor Testimonials

soonami Venturethon creates an environment where teams can actually build something meaningful. We've seen some solid projects come through the program, and what stands out is how the program is designed to support builders from start to finish. These aren't just proof-of-concepts that die after the hackathon submission - but we're seeing teams building real solutions that address actual market needs.

Damien Touzeau
Tezos Adoption Manager, Etherlink

What stands out about the soonami Venturethon is its focus on elevating teams to the next level. They excel at shaping projects for success by encouraging teams to test their ideas in the real world, gather feedback, and continuously improve—exactly what the crypto space needs. The projects that participate are driven by a desire to grow and succeed, so you often see submissions from highly advanced teams with substantial experience. This results in a significantly higher retention rate!

Lena Hierzi
Developer relations, Celo Foundation

The 10-day startup launchpad

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Mentors

Jury

Prize pool

Schedule

Rules

FAQ

Submission Criteria

During the last seven cohorts, over 1000 builders have competed for prizes and $125k in funding.

Tracks’ Topics