NextWave Hackathon 2026: São Paulo
🚀 NextWave Hackathon 2026 — Shape the Future of AI-Native Tech.
Co-organized by Yuno and Nauta, this hackathon brings together two companies transforming how the world moves — from global payments to supply chain and logistics. At the NextWave Hackathon 2026, you'll work with a team of 4 engineers to solve a real product and technology challenge, creating a functional prototype with direct impact on the future of payments, logistics, and AI-native technology.
🌎 Location
This edition takes place in São Paulo and is part of a multi-city hackathon happening across Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City and São Paulo.
🔍 Who are we looking for? People who are in:
Anyone who can build. Computer engineering or related fields – experienced professionals, final-year students, or recent grads
English level B1+
Eagerness to learn, think like product creators, and create real solutions
We're not just looking for code — we're looking for judgment, creativity, and execution ability
👥 Teams
Teams of 4 participants
Must register individually but share the same team name
If you don't have a team, you can join one during the selection process
🏆 Main prize
Winning teams will compete for a prize pool of 25,000 USD (in cash + OpenAI credits)
🛠️ What will you do during the hackathon?
Build a functional prototype based on a real challenge
Demonstrate your ability to solve problems, prioritize, create, and execute
Present your solution to company leaders
📋 Selection process
Individual registration
Team submission
Selection based on motivation, experience, and diversity of profiles
Confirmation via email