Weekend of Startups 2026
Ready to turn your wildest ideas into reality? It's time for UQ's largest annual hackathon: Weekend of Startups, with Swyftx and UQ Ventures!
Weekend of Startups 2026 is our largest hackathon, perfect for students from all backgrounds and disciplines eager to bring to life game-changing ideas!
Event Highlights:
Date: 28 - 30 August 2026
$10,000 prize pool
Location: Andrew N. Liveris Building (46), Room 242-243
Workshops and Mentorship: Participate in accessible workshops and receive guidance from industry experts.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and build valuable relationships with peers, VCs, Swyftx professionals and mentors alike.
What You Get with Your Ticket:
A chance to compete for a $10,000 prize pool!
Five meals, plus snacks and drinks to keep you fueled
It's a weekend dedicated to innovation, transformative solutions, and good times! Come with a group of friends, or come solo and take advantage of our team-forming mingle session on the first day.
Join the most ambitious students in QLD 🚀🧑🏼🚀
*Please note you must hold a valid UQIES membership to enter the event. Link in our Instagram bio (@uq_ies) for our $2 annual membership!
T&C's: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDI9wI9fUk50wQ1XIYCWknyb8Oy6VbkwrMBVO1mN7Ow/edit?usp=sharing