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An international 36-hour hackathon where teams of 1 to 5 people unite to build technology with real-world impact. Choose from challenges set by our industry partners, from AI to Tech for Society, and turn your wildest ideas into reality over one weekend.
“Fall in love with the problem, not the solution.”
Start with something worth solving. Let the problem shape the solution.
— Uri LevineFall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution
Build something real. Put it in front of people. Learn what happens.
Eric RiesThe Lean Startup
Technology is the means. Impact is the point.
Y Combinator
Start with an idea.
Test it.
Kill it if it's wrong.
Build something better.
24 Hours.Make it real.
participants
Cash, freebies, and free tickets to
Junction 2026, in Finland
hackathon series
time to build
10th and 11th October 2026 · Lisbon, Portugal
LisbonBuild in 24h with mentors & partners. Win prizes.
Av. Prof. Dr. Cavaco Silva
2744-016 Porto Salvo, Portugal
Build fast, learn from mentors, network with partners, get feedback and win prizes. The winner will get tickets and a chance to participate in Junction Finland, taking place from the 13th to 15th of November, where there are +50,000 euros in prizes!
Come solo or form a team on-site. Both are welcome.
The event is in-person in Lisbon for this edition.
Anyone with an interest in technology, design, or entrepreneurship. You can join individually or in teams of up to 5 people.
No. Beginners are welcome! Mentors and workshops will be available during the event.
