🏆 Builders Cup 2026 - A Hackathon by Ramp
Presented by Ramp and sponsored by Cursor, Codex, and Chelsea Commons.
The ball is in your court. Build something that matters.
Ramp is hosting Builders Cup, a one-day hackathon in New York City where top builders compete for prizes, glory, and a chance to impress some of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world.
Join with a team of 2 to 4 builders to ship something real, show what you’ve got, and compete for bragging rights, plus some cool prizes.
Expect a full day of hacking, mentorship, demos, and yes - very good food.
💰 Prizes
We're awarding across four tracks:
Audience Favorite — the crowd decides. Most votes wins.
Best Game — built something fun? This one's for you.
Save Time. Save Money. — build anything that saves people time and money.
Best Use of Our Sponsors — more details soon.
🗓️ Day of Schedule
10AM — Doors Open - coffee, networking, find your people
10:30AM — Kickoff remarks from Ramp and our sponsors
11AM — Hacking starts
12:45PM — Lunch
3:30PM — Demos + awards ceremony
🛠️ What to Expect
Cursor + Codex workshops: live zero-to-one workshops so you can hit the ground running - credits included
Mentors on-site to help you ship
Career fair-style demos: you present at your station, the crowd votes, top builders get the spotlight
Prizes for winners
Food, coffee, and good vibes all day
👤 Who Should Join
CS or software engineering students graduating 2027 or later
Able to attend in-person in New York City (no travel sponsorship at this time)
Builders of any experience level — teams 2 to 4 members welcome
You don't need an idea yet. You just need to show up ready to build.
📍 Location
Flatiron District, NYC — exact address shared upon RSVP confirmation.