What is START Hack?
START Hack 2027
The Flagship Event
Join Europe's premier student-led hackathon—a high-octane gathering of 600+ tech, design, and business talents.
Dive into 36 hours of pure innovation where global hackers unite to build groundbreaking solutions for high-level industry cases.
Integrated with START Summit, we offer unparalleled access to world-class experts, career-defining job opportunities, and a 10,000 CHF prize pool.
START Hack Tour, St. Gallen
Next stop, with Swiss {ai} Weeks
The first stop of the START Hack Tour 26/27 is a 24 hour hackathon on finance and AI, hosted at the START Global offices in St. Gallen together with Swiss {ai} Weeks.
Top financial institutions and startups bring their real challenges straight to the room, Apertus included. 100 builders, free food and accommodation, one weekend.
Applications are live and spots are limited.
Previous Case Partners
Selected industry leaders who have challenged our hackers in the past.
Relive START Hack 2025
Experience the intense energy, groundbreaking innovation, and the unique tech-spirit that defines START Hack.
Why Attend?
Join us for an unforgettable experience where innovation meets opportunity.
Skill Development
Enhancing coding, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills through intense and focused collaboration.
Grow your Network
Connecting with fellow developers, mentors, industry experts and potential employers, expanding professional networks.
Exposure to Trends
Getting acquainted with the latest tools, technologies and trends in the tech industry by working on current challenges.
Recognition and Prizes
Winning prizes, awards or recognition for outstanding solutions or projects, enhancing credibility and visibility.
Hands-on Experience
Practical application of technical skills in a time-bound real-world scenario, which helps in learning by doing.
Skill Development
Enhancing coding, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills through intense and focused collaboration.
Grow your Network
Connecting with fellow developers, mentors, industry experts and potential employers, expanding professional networks.
Exposure to Trends
Getting acquainted with the latest tools, technologies and trends in the tech industry by working on current challenges.
Recognition and Prizes
Winning prizes, awards or recognition for outstanding solutions or projects, enhancing credibility and visibility.
Hands-on Experience
Practical application of technical skills in a time-bound real-world scenario, which helps in learning by doing.
Skill Development
Enhancing coding, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills through intense and focused collaboration.
Grow your Network
Connecting with fellow developers, mentors, industry experts and potential employers, expanding professional networks.
Exposure to Trends
Getting acquainted with the latest tools, technologies and trends in the tech industry by working on current challenges.
Recognition and Prizes
Winning prizes, awards or recognition for outstanding solutions or projects, enhancing credibility and visibility.
Hands-on Experience
Practical application of technical skills in a time-bound real-world scenario, which helps in learning by doing.
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