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