Solana Hackathon at CU

1 May 2026

On May 1–2, Caucasus University will host Solana Hackathon at CU - a two-day intensive Web3 event organized by the Caucasus University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and led by Superteam Georgia, the official representative of Solana in Georgia.

 

This is a unique opportunity for students to engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing technology ecosystems, develop a startup idea, and compete for funding.

 

What awaits you

 

Day 1 — Discover & Build

 

  • What Solana is and why so many next-generation startups are being built on it
  • Solana’s official hub in Georgia — grant opportunities and career development programs
  • Practical workshop: how to start building a project on Solana
  • How to join Colosseum, Solana’s largest hackathon, which features a $2.5 million prize pool

 

Day 2 — Ideate & Win

 

  • Team formation and ideation session
  • Mentorship for the most promising ideas
  • Final Pitch Session
  • $1,500 prize pool for the best startup ideas built on Solana

 

Throughout the event, participants and teams will work on real-world challenges and explore how they can be addressed using the Solana blockchain. At the end of the hackathon, they will present their ideas and proposed solutions.

 

Who should attend?

 

This event is designed for students interested in:

 

  • Startups
  • AI + Blockchain
  • Tech Careers
  • Innovation
  • New global opportunities

 

Why you should not miss it

 

This event could become your pathway to an international hackathon, a grant opportunity, a future co-founder, or even your very first startup.

 

No prior experience is required to participate.

Places are limited.

 

To participate, please register via the link. The registration deadline is April 28.

 

Participants are also encouraged to register in advance for the Colosseum Hackathon.

 

Event details

 

  • Venue: Caucasus University
  • Date: May 1–2