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O1 Summit: Hackathon Application

The O1 Summit Hackathon is for builders, makers, and creators who can turn ideas into real products under pressure. This is your chance to build something meaningful, collaborate with other talented builders, and compete for prizes while showcasing your skills to the startup community.
Participants will join a 24-hour build sprint, working individually or in teams to create a functional product and present it on Demo Day.
Please note: Specific hackathon tracks and challenges will be revealed 24 hours before the event to ensure a level playing field.
The Format:
Day 1 - Hackathon Kickoff & Build Sprint Teams form, Tracks are detailed, and the 24-hour build sprint begins.
Overnight - Build Mode Teams continue building, testing, and refining their projects.
Day 2 - Demo Day Selected teams present their projects live to judges and the community.
Awards & Opportunities:
• $10,000 in cash prizes
• Builder credits and startup tools
• Product perks from partner platforms
• Exposure to operators, investors, and the startup ecosystem
• Recruiting opportunities
Teams: Teams of 4 or fewer, or solo participants Dates: April 18–19, 2026 Location: Expansive TriTech Center, Minneapolis Demo Day: Top teams present live on Day 2 Application Deadline: April 6, 2026 Website: joinoriginhouse.com
More details, including the full schedule and event logistics, will be shared with selected participants via email. NOTE: SUBMIT ONLY ONE APPLICATION PER TEAM.

Tell us a bit more about yourself

What is your primary skill focus?

What is your primary skill focus?

Are you joining with a team

Are you joining with a team
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B

What are you best at building in a sprint (short text, 1–2 lines)

What motivates you most for this event

What motivates you most for this event

Can you attend the full sprint window on Day 1 and Day 2 (Saturday, April 18th and Sunday April 19th)

Can you attend the full sprint window on Day 1 and Day 2 (Saturday, April 18th and Sunday April 19th)
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B

Dietary Restrictions or Allergies? (N/A if none)

Accessibility needs (N/A if none)

How did you hear about this event?

How did you hear about this event?

I agree to the O1 Summit Code of Conduct and Terms. (Link)

I agree to the O1 Summit Code of Conduct and Terms. (Link)
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B

Boardy: We’ve partnered with Boardy, an AI superconnector that gets to know you beyond a resume. Boardy may give you a quick call to understand your goals and connect you with relevant startup opportunities.

Boardy: We’ve partnered with Boardy, an AI superconnector that gets to know you beyond a resume. Boardy may give you a quick call to understand your goals and connect you with relevant startup opportunities.