​16VC Global Buildathon — Build What’s Next

​A 48-hour global online buildathon by 16VC.

​48 hours. One idea. Ship it.

​We’re bringing together founders, engineers, designers, developers, students, product builders, AI builders, and indie hackers from around the world to build something real.

​No location restrictions. No need to travel. Join from anywhere.

​What You Can Build

​AI · AI Agents · SaaS · Fintech · Developer Tools · Consumer Products · Future of Work · Deep Tech

​Build something completely new, improve an existing idea, or solve a problem you understand deeply.

​Final build tracks will be announced soon.

​How It Works

​48 hours to build.

​→ Join individually or with a team
→ Choose a problem worth solving
→ Build your product
→ Join online community and mentor sessions
→ Submit your project
→ Selected teams present to judges and the global community

​You can participate solo or bring your own team.

​Prizes & Rewards

​We’re starting with a $10,000+ initial prize pool, with additional prizes and sponsor rewards being added as partners join.

​Current Prize Structure

​Grand Prize — $5,000

​2nd Place — $2,500

​3rd Place — $1,000

​People’s Choice — $500

​Plus additional sponsor challenge prizes and bounties.

​More Rewards

​Participants and winning teams may also receive:

• ​AI and cloud credits

• ​Developer and product tools

• ​Sponsor products and services

• ​Mentorship and feedback

• ​Opportunities to showcase their products

• ​Community recognition

• ​Connections with builders from around the world

​Additional prizes, sponsor rewards, mentors and judges will be announced as they are confirmed.

​Who Should Join?

• ​Founders

• ​Developers

• ​Engineers

• ​AI builders

• ​Designers

• ​Product builders

• ​Students

• ​Indie hackers

• ​Anyone with an idea worth building

​You don't need to be an expert.

​You don't need a big team.

​You just need something you want to build.

​Global. Online. 48 Hours.

​No location restrictions.

​No travel required.

​No complicated rules.

​Just build.

​48 hours. Global builders. Real products.

​Prizes, sponsors, mentors, judges and build tracks will be announced soon.

​Build what’s next.

​After registering, you’ll receive an invite to our Discord/Slack community closer to the event, where we’ll help you find teammates, share updates, and get ready for the 48-hour buildathon.