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Crypto's largest online startup competition, run twice a year. The Frontier 2026 cycle paid a $30k grand prize, $10k each to 20 runners-up, and a dedicated $10k University Award for the best student team — accelerator picks get $250k in pre-seed funding.
Dates & timeline
Prizes
- $30k grand prize (Frontier 2026)
- $10k each to 20 runners-up
- $10k University Award for the best student team
- Accelerator picks receive $250k pre-seed funding
- Crypto's largest online startup competition
- Backed by Colosseum's accelerator and capital
Why it's worth your time
Colosseum runs crypto's largest online startup competition on the Solana ecosystem, twice a year. Unlike a weekend hackathon, each cycle is a ~5-week build sprint judged like a startup pitch — and the best teams don't just win prizes: Colosseum's accelerator invests $250k in pre-seed funding in its picks.
The Frontier 2026 cycle paid a $30k grand prize, $10k each to 20 runners-up, and — most relevant here — a dedicated $10k University Award for the best student team. It's fully online and global, which makes it one of the highest-EV competitions an ambitious Indian student team can enter.
How to apply
Watch for the next cycle announcement and register when it opens.
Form a team and pick a product idea suited to a 5-week build.
Build in public during the window; use ecosystem resources and office hours.
Submit a working product and pitch — student teams should target the University Award.
Frequently asked questions
Can Indian students participate?
Yes — the competition is fully online and global. Student teams have a dedicated $10k University Award to compete for.
Is it free to enter?
Yes, entry is free.
How is it different from a normal hackathon?
It's ~5 weeks, not a weekend, and it's judged like a startup competition — working product, real users if possible, and a pitch. The accelerator invests $250k in top teams.
Do I need Solana experience?
It helps, but the 5-week format leaves genuine time to learn — the ecosystem publishes starter kits and runs support channels during each cycle.
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