​Overview

​The Scoop AI Hackathon, co-hosted by Neo, a leading Layer-1 blockchain, and SpoonOS, the Web3 Agentic Operating System powered by Neo, is a global competition running from October 2025 to January 2026.

​Spanning eight cities - Moscow, Hanoi, Tokyo, Seoul, Silicon Valley, Bangalore, Beijing, and London - the hackathon offers a $100,000 prize pool across all Web3 and AI tracks, from the infrastructure of AI agents to innovative real-world applications.

​The event aims to scout top talent and explore how AI and blockchain can work together to build a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive foundation for the next sentient economy.

​SCOOP AI Hackathon: Hanoi Bowl is a 3-day event for builders shaping the next wave of on-chain intelligence. Whether you’re creating your first AI agent, experimenting with DeFi automation, or integrating AI into Web3. This is your arena.

Why join?

​This isn’t just another Hackathon, it’s where builders, dreamers, innovators come together to connect and turn code into reality.

From ideation to deployment, teams will receive hands-on mentorship, technical guidance, and the chance to launch their next breakthrough on Neo x SpoonOS.

​Hackathon info

• ​Venue: Top conference center in Hanoi

• ​Language: VN & EN

• ​Host by: Neo x SpoonOS x Lor

• ​Format: Online & On-site Event

• ​Who should join: For developers and students ready to build the next wave of AI in Vietnam.

​How to Participate

​For developers competing for prizes

• ​Register via the Online Form

• ​Choose the Builder Pass

​For non-developers

• ​Go straight to sign up for our on-site event and choose the Explorer Pass

​Prizes

​Main Prizes:

• ​🥇 $2,500

• ​🥈 $1,500

• ​🥉 $900

• ​4th: $550 x 2

• ​Exclusive Prizes From Sponsorship

​Plus:

• ​Outstanding projects will be featured on the official Hackathon website.

• ​After the event, selected projects will receive marketing support, including:

  • ​Post-event promotion and publicity.

  • ​Increased visibility and exposure opportunities.

​Agenda

• ​Kick Off Day (Nov 14) | 9:00 - 18:00

  • ​Open check in

  • ​Kick Off event

  • ​Live Q&A & build Product

  • ​Mini games

• ​Workshop Day (Nov 15) | 9:00 - 18:00

  • ​Open check in

  • ​Tutorial Talk

  • ​Live Q&A & Build product

  • ​Mini games

• ​Pitch Day (Nov 16) | 9:00 - 22:00

  • ​Open check in

  • ​Opening remarks (from reps Neo/SpoonOS, Sponsor, Panel Introduction, Hackathon Overview)

  • ​Live Q&A & Build product

  • ​Tea break

  • ​Pitching teams

  • ​Rest and dinner

  • ​Mini games

  • ​Announcement of awards

  • ​Announcing the mini game winner

  • ​Group photo & Networking

  • ​End of Hackathon event

​ Important Links

• ​For Developers: Join the hackathon to build groundbreaking AI solutions with top talent in Vietnam. Check out the Developer Deck here.

• ​For Sponsors: Boost your brand by sponsoring Hackathon and connect with innovators. View the Sponsorship Deck here.

​About the Host

​Neo Founded in 2014, is an open-source blockchain platform focused on building a Smart Economy by enabling developers to digitize and automate asset management via smart contracts. Neo X, its sidechain, enhances cross-chain scalability and DeFi applications with MEV resistance, full Ethereum tooling compatibility, and the dBFT consensus mechanism using enveloped transactions.
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SpoonOS is a living, evolving agentic operating system, purpose-built to meet the growing demands of developers of the Web3 ecosystems. Equipped with a comprehensive toolkit and a rich, fully integrated ecosystem, SpoonOS lays the groundwork for the next generation of AI agents, and powers the emergence of a Sentient Economy.
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Lor is a Web3 marketing agency based in Hanoi since 2024, specializing in community engagement and experiential campaigns. Partnered with top ecosystems delivering impactful activations through AMA sessions, Game Nights, and medium to large scale IRL events hosting 2500+ guests, connecting thousands of Web3 enthusiasts across Vietnam.
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