HACKER HOUSE GOA 2026

India's premier 4-day builder residency in Goa for top developers, designers, and AI/Crypto creators, focused on shipping real products with ₹46.5 lakh+ in bounties.

Hacker House Goa 2026 is India's premier builder residency, a unique 4-day immersive experience designed for the nation's top developers, designers, marketers, and AI-native creators. Hosted at a private beach resort in Goa, this event transcends traditional hackathons by focusing intensely on building, scaling, launching, and marketing real products. Organized by 2:47PM Studio, APAC & MENA's premier Web3 Ecosystem Growth and Venture Studio, HHG 2026 aims to foster innovation at the intersection of AI and Crypto.

Who Should Apply This exclusive residency selects 247 builders from a vast pool of applicants, targeting individuals passionate about shipping impactful products. Participants include developers, designers, marketers, and AI/Crypto creators eager to collaborate, receive mentorship, and accelerate their projects.

Tracks / Themes The 2026 edition emphasizes the convergence of AI and Crypto, with a strong focus on multichain development. A parallel "House of NGMI - India's first AIxCrypto creator house" will also run, highlighting the cutting-edge themes.

Format & Timeline Over four intensive days, selected builders will live and work under one roof, engaging in structured building sessions with daily product reviews. The environment is designed for focused creation, with direct access to mentors, VCs, and ecosystem leaders. The residency culminates in a public demo day featuring on-chain voting for projects.

Prizes Participants will compete for over ₹46.5 lakh in bounties, providing significant incentives for building innovative solutions. VCs will be on-site, observing teams and potentially offering ecosystem funding and support for promising projects.

Eligibility The program is highly selective, choosing 247 builders from thousands of registrations. While specific team size isn't mentioned for application, the focus is on individual builders and creators. The event is held in Goa, India, making it accessible to Indian participants.

How to Apply Interested builders must register through the official Devfolio page, undergoing a rigorous selection process to secure one of the coveted 247 spots.