EVERYTHING BAGEL
Our premier offering, the Everything Bagel, takes care of everything so you can focus on your goals. From start to finish, we manage every detail you’re willing to delegate, ensuring your hackathon is a seamless and impactful event.
DELIVERABLES:
- Concept & Strategy
- Develop and refine the hackathon concept to align with your objectives
- Create a comprehensive strategy, including rules, judging criteria, and rubric
- Marketing & Promotion
- Plan and execute marketing efforts to attract top talent
- Leverage a multi-channel approach to reach your target audience and generate excitement
- Event Logistics
- Manage all event logistics, whether online, hybrid, or in-person
- Handle registration, participant onboarding, and technical support throughout the event
- Developer Engagement
- Provide ongoing developer engagement through workshops, coding sessions, and mentorship
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment to maximize participant satisfaction and project quality
- Submission & Judging
- Oversee submission reviews and judging to ensure a high-quality outcome
- Provide constructive feedback to participants and recognize outstanding achivements
- Post Event Management
- Coordinate bounty payouts and necessary paperwork
- Coordinate post-event wrap-ups, including reporting and actionable insights
WHY THIS PACKAGE:
- End-to-end coverage for peace of mind
- Maximum impact with minimal effort on your part
- Trusted expertise to deliver exceptional results
WHAT WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
Every aspect of the hackathon—we’re your dedicated partners from inception to completion.
TIMELINE:
- Discovery and research: 2-8 weeks before the hackathon starts
- All deliverables shipped: 2-4 weeks before start
- Bounty payout and paperwork turnaround: 2-6 weeks post event
- Final report and follow up recommendations delivered: 2 weeks after the event
OTHER OPTIONS:
IDEA VALIDATION
WHAT WE DO:
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
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BEST FOR: NEAR-native or sponsored hackathons looking for guidance on structure and documentation.
HACKBOX CO-PILOT
WHAT WE DO:
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
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HACKBOX MARKETING
WHAT WE DO:
WHAT WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
Engagement metrics such as website traffic, social media engagement, registration conversion rate and participant turnout.
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WHAT WE DO:
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IDEA VALIDATION
WHAT WE DO:
- Provide 10+ hours of consultation to discuss your goals, target audience and project requirements
- Offer mentorship and KPI project plan reviews
- Share templates for creating a budget, marketing plan, and more
- Deliver bounty descriptions and documentation to clearly define project scope and attract quality submissions
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
- Execute the hackathon
- Guarantee results
TIMELINE:
- Discovery conversation: 2-8 weeks before the hackathon starts
- Research session: 2-4 weeks before start
- All deliverables shipped: 2-3 weeks before start
BEST FOR: NEAR-native or sponsored hackathons looking for guidance on structure and documentation.
HACKBOX CO-PILOT
WHAT WE DO:
- Everything in the Idea Validation Package
- Empower your team to successfully host a hackathon by providing comprehensive training and resources on hacker communication, community building, and event moderation
- Develop rules, judging criteria, and rubric to ensure fair and transparent evaluation of submissions
- Build a website for your hackathon, including copy and design assets
WHAT WE DON’T DO:
- Interact with hackers
- Review or judge submissions
- Guarantee participant numbers
TIMELINE:
- Discovery conversation: 2-8 weeks before the hackathon starts
- Research session: 2-4 weeks before start
- All deliverables shipped: 2-3 weeks before start
HACKBOX MARKETING
WHAT WE DO:
- Plan and execute a go-to-market (GTM) strategy that leverages social media promotion, content marketing, email campaigns, community outreach etc to reach your target audience
- Promote your hackathon to the developer community through engaging content and targeted outreach
- Focus on securing strong participation in both quality and numbers
WHAT WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
Engagement metrics such as website traffic, social media engagement, registration conversion rate and participant turnout.
TIMELINE:
- Discovery conversation: 2-4 weeks before the hackathon starts
- Research session: 2-3 weeks before start
- All deliverables shipped: 1-2 weeks before start
- Final report and follow up recommendations delivered: 1 week after the event
HACKBOX DEVREL
WHAT WE DO:
- Interact with hackers IRL or online through Office Hours, providing dedicated support and mentorship to answer questions, offer guidance, and foster a collaborative environment
- Review and judge submissions
- Deliver optional workshops and coding sessions to enhance participants’ skills and inspire creative solutions
TIMELINE:
- Discovery conversation: 2-4 weeks before online event; 4-8 weeks before IRL event
- Final report and follow up recommendations delivered: 1 week after the event
Tech Turned Experience
Whether there’s a new SDK to explore or a product to crash-test, a great hacking experience is the cornerstone of developer adoption. HACKBOX is here to create an unforgettable journey tailored to showcase your tech.
Where Unicorns Are Born
Hackathons don’t directly create multibillion-dollar companies—they create the environment where diverse, brilliant, and motivated people connect to build their first big idea together. At the very top of the funnel, HACKBOX nurtures these “baby unicorns” through mentorship and brain-bending challenges.
Building Better Communities
Hackathons empower everyone to shine through introvert-friendly networking, diverse challenges tailored for both developers and generalist participants, and a mentorship framework that brings ideas to life through collaboration.
Out with stale conferences, in with vibrant community experiences.
Dev-Centric by Design
They call it “developer marketing” for a reason. Hackathons attract the brightest minds with irresistible bounties and cutting-edge tech. At HACKBOX, developers are always front and center, and we ensure every participant feels welcome and valued.
Anywhere, Anytime, Infinitely Scalable
Like you, we’re global and remote-first. We understand the complexities of explosive growth in an uncertain market. Hackbox’s flexible format evolves with the ever-changing needs of the industry. Whether it’s 48 hours or 8 weeks, set in medieval castles, modern offices, or fully online, Hackbox aligns seamlessly with your goals.
MARIA YAROTSKA—HACKATHON LEAD
MARIA YAROTSKA—HACKATHON LEAD
Maria is hosting hackathons and incubation programs since 2018. She specializes in making sense out of complicated ideas and enabling early stage founders.
NNEOMA KANU—PRODUCT MANGER
NNEOMA KANU—PRODUCT MANGER
Nneoma helps builders and teams hone the power of hackathons to create amazing things. Her focus is on making it easy and fun for developers to collaborate and bring innovative ideas to life across decentralized ecosystems.
JOSE COUTO—MARKETING LEAD
Jose Couto, a journalist and sociologist specializing in semiotics, has 25+ years of experience in marketing, communications, and event production. Active in the web3 and AI industries since 2021, he has collaborated with various L1 and tech companies.
SASHA PAIS—DESIGN LEAD
Sasha is an independent identity designer and art-director with focus on building flexible visual systems.
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