Solana Student Hackathon
Join students worldwide for one month of building on the fastest blockchain.
Your opportunity to innovate on Solana
This hackathon is designed to help you learn, build, and ship real projects on Solana. Whether you're new to blockchain or an experienced developer, join us for this exciting journey.
Join the CommunityEvent Timeline
| Phase | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Window | 11/20/25 - 12/07/25 | Sign up your team (1-4 members) |
| Kickoff Event | 11/24/25 | Opening ceremony and Q&A |
| Building Period | 11/24/25 - 12/19/25 | One month to build your project |
| Submission Deadline | 12/19/25 | Submit your projects |
| Winners Announced | 12/24/25 | Award ceremony |
Get Ready!
Hello World
Watch VideoInstall the Solana tech stack and build your first program
Tutorials
Dive DeeperExplore self paced tutorials and challenges on blueshift.gg
What submissions are we looking for?
Create an open-source project on Solana that reimagines how people interact, transact, or collaborate in the digital world. Build something innovative in payments, DeFi, games, mobile apps, or explore entirely new ideas. This is your chance to get creative and push the boundaries of what's possible on blockchain.
Submission Requirements
- All code must be open sourced
- All programs must be deployed to either devnet or mainnet
- You must submit a demo video of your project that is MAX 3 minutes long
Prizes
| Place | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
First Place | $10,000 |
Second Place | $5,000 |
Third Place | $2,000 |
Part 2 Prizes: Resubmit your improved project for another shot at the Spring 2026 Solana Student Hackathon!
Resources for Learning Solana
Everything you need to build on Solana
Getting Started
Smart Contract Examples
Explore production-ready Solana program examples covering NFTs, DeFi, governance, and more. Perfect starting points for understanding best practices and common patterns in Solana development.
Solana Playground
Write, deploy, and test Solana programs directly in your browser without any setup. Includes tutorials, examples, and full IDE features to get you building immediately.
Anchor Framework
The most popular framework for Solana smart contract development. Simplifies program creation with Rust macros, built-in testing, and TypeScript client generation.
2024 Developer Bootcamp
Complete bootcamp curriculum with 9+ hands-on projects, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides. Build everything from basic programs to complex DeFi applications.
Project Ideas & Tutorials
Build a CRUD App
Master on-chain data management by building a complete CRUD application. Learn account structures, data serialization, and state management patterns essential for any Solana app.
Build a Vesting App
Deep dive into token account management and time-locked distributions. Perfect for understanding SPL tokens, PDAs, and building financial applications on Solana.
Build a Lottery App
Implement verifiable randomness and fair lottery mechanics on-chain. Learn about VRF integration, participant management, and transparent winner selection.
Build a Stablecoin
Create a price-stable cryptocurrency using Pyth oracle price feeds. Understand collateralization, liquidation mechanics, and real-time price data integration.