Habsida Hackathon 2026 [ENG edit]

​Habsida Hackathon 2026 is a team competition focused on creating startup business projects. It is organized by Habsida Coding School and hosted at its own coworking space, Habsida Space. Over the course of the weekend, teams will do more than just generate ideas—they will validate hypotheses, develop a product, and learn how to pitch it like a real startup. It is an opportunity for growth, hands-on experience, and meaningful new connections!

​Who can join us?

​Students, working professionals, and freelancers—including developers, designers, project managers, and marketers — anyone who is interested in startups and entrepreneurship!

​Event Judges and Sponsors: TBA

​Mentors: Alex Kim (Lead Software Engineer, Salmon Group), Vadim Tsoy (CTO Leviosa.ai), Sergey Lee (Mobile Developer, Meditor Co., Ltd.), Vladimir Egay (Head of AI, Habsida & Mobile Developer, Meditor Co., Ltd.)

​find more details here: Habsida Hackathon 2026

​📆 Day 1 Schedule:

​- Participant Registration
- Idea Pitching and Networking
- Lunch (provided by sponsors)
- Lecture 1: Lean Startup and Hypothesis Validation
- Official Hackathon Kickoff
- Lecture 2: Vibe Coding for Projects
- Teamwork Session
- Dinner (provided by sponsors)
- Lecture 3: How to Present Your Project Effectively
- Mentoring Session No. 1
- Overnight Coding Session

​📆 Day 2 Schedule:

​- Breakfast (provided by sponsors)
- Final Refinements and Code Freeze
- Lunch (provided by sponsors)
- Project Pitching
- Awards Ceremony and Closing

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​🏆 Prize Pool Breakdown : 2,500,000KRW

​🥇 1st Place — 1,500,000 KRW

​🥈 2nd Place — 700,000 KRW

​🥉 3rd Place — 300,000 KRW

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​✅ Participation Fee

​KRW 20,000 per person. Habsida students receive a 50% discount.

​Bank account: IBK Bank, 095-500741-04-021
Account holder: 에스초이스합시다

​Please make sure to enter the PARTICIPANT’s NAME in the sender name field when making the payment. If you are participating as a team, you may enter the team name provided during registration.

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​FAQ

​1) Can I join on my own?
Absolutely! If you do not have a team, you will be able to join other participants during the team formation session.

​2) I have no experience at all. Is it still worth participating?
Of course! A hackathon is a great opportunity to gain new skills, experience teamwork, meet like-minded people, and take your first step toward creating your own project.

​3) How many people can be on a team?
Teams will consist of 3–5 participants.

​4) What should I bring?
Please bring your laptop, charger, and a positive attitude. We will explain everything else before the event begins.

​🔥 Register yourself or your team today. Places are limited!