Resilience, meet Innovation
$1.1m in GraNTs & PRIZES
Join Neo on this journey from July to October 2023
participate online or offline

Against the backdrop of an increasingly favorable regulatory environment in the Asia-Pacific region, Neo is hitting the road with an all new hackathon. Join us as we visit six stops across six countries, including a grand finale ceremony in Hong Kong.

We can’t wait to see you as we forge new alliances, drive innovation, and pave the way for a prosperous future in the blockchain industry.

Neo APAC Hackathon embraces a hybrid approach, blending virtual and on-site participation to maximize outreach and foster communication. Submissions are accepted both online and offline, with on-site participants enjoying exclusive perks. Moreover, winners of the GAS Stations will secure their seats in the finale. For further guidance, please refer to the Neo APAC Hackathon Handbook.

NEO APAC HACKATHON NFT TICKETS
Tracks & Prizes

Unleash your potential with Neo's advanced technology stack, N3 and EVM.

Choose from a diverse range of tracks and embark on an innovative journey in six APAC cities like never before.

DeFi & Payment
NFT & Gaming
AI, Social & DAO
Infrastructure
General/Special
GAS Station Prizes
Participate in in-person event for a chance to win a $5,000 prize and an exclusive invitation to the Hong Kong finale to win a grand prize.
2x
$5K
Excellence Award
2x
$1K
Travel Grants
Online entries
Submit your entries online to receive an exclusive invitation to the Hong Kong finale and your chance to win a grand prize.
10x
$1K
Travel Grants
Hong Kong Finale
Put the finishing touches on your entry and compete for a grand prize in your chosen track.
5x
$10K
Each Track
FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER
Virtual Participation Session
Virtual Kick-off

A live broadcast on YouTube to brief all participants on the Neo APAC Hackathon. Registration begins.

Panel Discussions

Twitter Spaces discussion on the competition tracks to inspire ideas, featuring Neo ecosystem projects.

Coding Workshops

Discord #DevLog calls to provide hackers with hands-on coding lessons using Neo N3, fostering their technical skills and knowledge.

Office Hours

Submit an inquiry to get connected with industry mentors for exclusive, in-depth and insightful help sessions.

Learn More

City Gas Stations

Joining our community of elite developers, showcase your skills and forge valuable connections.
Note
You must register in advance for each GAS Station. Click on a city button to start your journey.
Tokyo GAS Station
July. 22nd - 23rd
Ho Chi Minh City GAS Station
Aug. 12th - 13th
Bangalore GAS Station
Aug. 26th - 27th
Seoul GAS Station
Sept. 1st - 2nd
Singapore GAS Station
Sept. 9th - 10th
* Please note that the date might be subject to changes due to the evolving situation. Follow Neo's Twitter and join Discord for the most timely updates.
October 27th to 28th
HONG KONG FINALE & WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY

Experience the thrilling grand finale competition where participants will showcase their projects and deliver captivating demos. Join us for the highly anticipated winner announcement ceremony, complete with media coverage and valuable investor exposure.

Judges & Speakers

DA HONGFEI
Neo
Founder
ERIK ZHANG
Neo
Founder
Jerry
Startfund
Founder
Rudy Rong
KaratDAO
CEO
Yijin Li
Amber Japan
Representative Director
泉 浩宣
Alibaba Cloud Japan Service
Senior Architect
James
CGV
Venture Partner
Shogo Yokota
YGG Japan
Directer
Gleb Doykhen
GameTrade
Founder
Vivian
BingX
Brand PR - Vietnam market
John Wang
Neo
Director of Neo Eco Growth
Steven Liu
Neo
Lead of Neo Digital Lab
Shili Hu
Neo
NGD Developer
Huynh Quoc Nam
OKX
Senior Business Development Manager
Peter Bui
Followin
Head of Research
Songping Que
Neo
Senior Marketing Manager
Jack Nguyen
BlockBase
Managing Partner
David Ham
Certik
Director - Business Development
Jo
UndefinedLabs
Founder
DAVID GAN
OPCrypto
Founder
Bo Kim
Xangle
Director of Business Development
KINJO
AKINDO
CEO
Nathan Lee
Factomind
CSO
SungKu Kim
Nexus One
CEO
Nathan Kim
Unopnd
Marketing Director
Jun Hyuk Ahn
Ledger
Representative
Phil Hedayatnia
Airfoil
Co-founder & CEO
Joseph Namelka
Baekdu
Relationship Manager
Jisung Jeong
Baekdu
BD Manager
Jinwoo Yoo
OKX
BD Manager
Jose Paul
QuillAudits
Product Manager
Guil Machado
AxLabs
Founder
Vishnu Korde
StackOS
CEO
Shusen Yang
OKX Wallet
Business Director
Arik Shinkarevsky
OKX
Senior BD Manager
Robert McCracken
Alchemy Pay
Ecosystem Lead
VICTOR
Manta Network
Co-founder & CEO
King Leung
Invest HK
Head of Financial
Anthony Cheng
Newman Capital
Partner
Adrian Lai
Newman Capital
Founder & MANAGING PARTNER
Glenn Woo
Blockdaemon
Head os Sales, APAC
Joaquin Paolo
Infinity Exchange
Lead Degen Librarian / Head of Marketing
Marco
Cregis
CMO
Cairo Leung
Cregis
Head of Open-source community
Belinda Phqm
The Sandbox
Operations Manager
Terrence
Google Cloud
Business Dev Manager, Strategic Industry
Stephen S. Y. Wong
Newman Advisory
Enterprise Web3 Strategy Advisor
Lennix Lai
OKX
Global Chief Commercial Officer

Partners

FAQ

Can I register with multiple teams or submit multiple projects?
Yes. You can be a team member of multiple teams or submit multiple projects. However, we encourage participants to focus on a single project in order to achieve the best results.
I'm facing a technical issue and need assistance. Where can I get help?
Visit the Neo Discord where members of our development community will be happy to assist you. Many of the developers who built the tools you will be using frequent these channels and take pride in providing hands-on support.
I don’t know what to build. Where can I get some suggestions?
  • You can check the Team Formation Page for potential project ideas and opportunities to join existing teams;
  • attend Panel Discussions during the Virtual Participation Session for insights and inspiration from industry experts;
  • and discuss your ideas and seek suggestions in the Neo Discord , where the community can provide valuable input and guidance.
How will the prizes be distributed?
The prizes will be awarded in NEO tokens, with the value converted based on the USD exchange rate at the time of transfer.
How can I contact Neo?
If you have questions regarding the Neo APAC Hackathon or need development assistance, we recommend joining the Neo Discord community. Neo representatives and development community members can assist you there. For inquiries related to advertising, partnerships, or media, please email hackathon@neo.org.
Who is eligible to register for Neo APAC Hackathon?
The Neo APAC Hackathon is open to all developers and individuals who are excited to showcase their innovation and skill. However, please note that Neo APAC hackathon is NOT open to any team or team member who has already received supports from Neo through any ecosystem support programs (including but not limited to EcoBoost, Early Adoption, Grants, EcoFund, GrantShares). You are welcome to join the Neo APAC Hackathon even if you have joined a previous one, or have already built projects on Neo. But it is important that you BUIDL something innovative and new this time Pleas see the Registration site for more detail.