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KICK-OFF: JUN 2, 2025 | Dortmund, germany

StartUp Building Challenge
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Germany’s #1 Start-up Building Challenge for Students with a prize pool of €65,000
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StartUp Building Challenge
$65.000
will be distributed among the best three startup teams. 1) € 35,000 2) €20,000 and 3) €10,000
Pitch
In front of BONK executives and university professors.
Mentorship
All startup teams will have mentoring opportunities throughout their working phase provided by our academia and community partners.

Schedule

Kick-Off
Event
The Kick-Off event will take place on 2nd June in Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund, Germany) and online via Zoom. You can also join alone and we will match you with your team at the event.
Work
Phase
Time is ticking! Together with your team, you will have time until the 17th August 23:59pm MEST to implement your startup project. Your project should include the utilization of blockchain technology, using the BONK token on Solana.
PITCH
We review your submissions and invite selected teams to pitch their results at CONF3RENCE on 4th September. The three winning teams will be selected, winning € 65,000 in prizes.

With support from

ACADEMIA PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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Location

The Kick-Off event and the pitches will be hosted in Germany's biggest soccer stadium, Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.

FAQ

Is participation free of charge?
I don’t have a team. Can I still participate?
I can't code. Can I still join?
I have no prior experience with blockchain technology. Does participation still make sense?
I can’t be in Dortmund on the Kick-Off day. Can I still participate?

Additional Infos for attendees

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Developer resources
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