Web3 BUIDL-athon: Shipping on Solana

Mission

The Web3 BUIDL-athon: Shipping on Solana transforms promising builders into production-ready Solana developers through intensive mentorship, rapid iteration, and focused execution on real market opportunities.

By handpicking 15-30 committed builders and providing comprehensive resources, world-class mentorship, and structured accountability, this program creates lasting value for both participants and the broader Solana ecosystem.

Ready to ship the future of Web3? Join the next generation of Solana builders.

Key Focus Areas for Builders

Localized DeFi / RWA

Real-world asset tokenization and region-specific DeFi solutions tailored to Southeast Asian markets

PayFi & Stablecoins

Payment infrastructure and stablecoin solutions bridging traditional finance with Web3

AI-Powered Consumer dApps

Consumer applications leveraging AI to create intuitive and powerful Web3 user experiences

While these are priority areas, we welcome innovative solutions across all Solana ecosystem verticals.

Partners

Organizing Partner

sqrDAO is a builder-driven community in Vietnam & Southeast Asia, made by and for crypto builders. We connect technical & non-technical folks to collaborate, innovate, and BUIDL together, creating a thriving ecosystem where ideas come alive.

Strategic Partner

We're proud to partner with Superteam Vietnam, the leading Solana community in Southeast Asia. Superteam Vietnam participants receive priority consideration and additional support throughout the program.

An explainer about Superteam: Superteam Vietnam H1/2025 Impact Report

Startup Partners

Copin.io – The On-Chain Data Platform & Signals for Perpetual Traders

Copin.io aggregates data from 64+ perp DEXs and analyzes 2.5M+ trader profiles, delivering actionable insights via API for businesses and subscription platform for traders. For trading funds, DeFi protocols, wallets, communities or individuals, Copin tracks smart money and uncovers alpha with <48h partner integration and no-code access for users.

Thesis.io - AI-native DeFi research engine built for traders, analysts & builders

Thesis.io offers comprehensive crypto coverage of 500+ protocols, 17,000+ tokens, and 350+ chains, including major DeFi platforms. The AI-native research engine delivers on-chain signals, trade insights, instant reports, and customizable intel hubs — all developed by Oraichain Labs with their signature "Just Prompt It" approach.

BytePlus

BytePlus is an enterprise AI platform that helps developers build AI agents at scale. As the enterprise services arm of ByteDance, BytePlus delivers cutting-edge models, multimodal intelligence, and AI computing optimized infrastructure in a modular stack.

Outlaw

A global blockchain corporate advisory and web3 legal consultancy firm. With offices in Singapore, Seoul, and Dubai, and partners globally, Outlaw has developed a strong niche in supporting web3, AI and gaming projects, founders and companies as in-house general counsel.

Nerdlabs

Nerdlabs is a Web3 R&D lab turning real market data and user insight into practical products. Guided by a Test–Break–Ship–Repeat mindset, we move fast while staying laser-focused on users-delivering not just products, but real solutions.

Event Partners

cirCO Coworking Space

cirCO is the leading flexible workspace provider in Vietnam, with 7 prime locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. We offer a wide range of solutions: Private Offices, Dedicated & Flexible Desks, Meeting & Event Spaces, and Virtual Office services, tailored for startups, SMEs, and large corporations.

DNES - Da Nang Business Incubator

DNES Business Incubator is Vietnam's first public-private partnership company operating on a sustainable orientation; promoting business development through innovative startups, and is the top choice for individuals, startup enterprises, and domestic and international support organizations to connect and grow.

Da Nang Blockchain Hub

Da Nang's first Blockchain Hub, launched March 1st, 2025, enables developers, founders, and enthusiasts to learn, connect, and build Web3 projects. The Hub hosts meet-ups, pitching sessions, and workshops for exchanging ideas, exploring technologies, and expanding networks—becoming the destination for unlocking blockchain's potential across industries.

Why Join

Who Should Join

We're looking for people obsessed with building something real in 4 weeks.

Doesn't matter if you're a Solana dev, SaaS founder, or growth hacker — if you can ship things in 4 weeks, you belong here.

Required proof of work: shipped projects, repos, or products that demonstrate your ability to execute and deliver.

What You'll Get

Daily mentorship from senior Solana developers & successful Web3 founders
Startup credits + premium development tools per team
Learn how to access Superteam Earn grants & bounties ($1K-$20K)
Fast-track submission support for Solana's global hackathons
Priority coaching for major accelerator applications
Direct investor introductions to Solana-focused VCs and angels
Production-ready MVP with real user traction
Access to sqrDAO and Superteam networks
Fast-tracked access to Superteam and Solana Foundation grants ($10K-$50K)
Direct connection to the broader Superteam global ecosystem

Timeline & Milestones

Application Opens

August 28, 2025

Application Deadline

September 15, 2025

Participant Announcement

September 19, 2025

Program Start

September 22, 2025

Duration

4 Weeks

Demo Day

October 19, 2025

Location: Online / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Your Journey

Week 1: Problem Discovery & Market Validation

Focus on deep customer research and problem validation within the Solana ecosystem. Build your team based on complementary skills, develop compelling value propositions, and establish solid business foundations with clear success metrics and monetization strategies.

Week 2: Rapid Prototyping & Technical Foundation

Build your MVP using AI development tools, boilerplates, and pre-built templates for rapid Solana smart contract development. Implement core features with proven patterns and validate your prototype with real target users.

Week 3: Product Development & Go-to-Market Strategy

Refine your product roadmap and development backlog. Master Web3 storytelling, design token economics, and build your community engagement strategy. Develop investor-ready narratives and pitch decks for market launch.

Week 4: Launch Preparation & Market Entry

Deploy to mainnet with security hardening and monitoring. Launch product campaigns, activate your community, and track real-time analytics. Prepare for Demo Day on October 19, 2025, with proven market traction. Extended support continues through December 2025 as you pitch to top Solana investors and ecosystem leaders.

Weeks 5-6: Solana Colosseum Fast Track

Get elite preparation for Solana's most prestigious competitions. Receive professional pitch deck design by top-tier designers, mock judging sessions with actual Colosseum judges and past winners, financial model validation by seasoned VCs, strategic positioning workshops to maximize your competitive advantage, and direct connections to Colosseum leadership team.

Weeks 7-12: Fundraising Acceleration

Fast-tracked access to Vietnam's top investor network with curated investor matching for relevant VCs and angels in your space. Get term sheet negotiation support from founders who've raised funding before, due diligence streamlining with proven templates, strategic partnership facilitation with key ecosystem players, and ongoing support for follow-up fundraising rounds as you scale.

Ongoing: Lifetime Ecosystem Membership

Become part of Southeast Asia's most exclusive Web3 builder network. Gain permanent Superteam membership with lifetime access to $10M+ in opportunities, sqrDAO inner circle access with 500+ successful Web3 executives and founders, alumni network privileges to mentor future cohorts, global showcase opportunities across official Solana channels and conferences, leadership development track, and priority access to all future programs.

Program Team

Dedicated Mentors Program

Starting from Week 2, each team will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will provide personalized guidance and support throughout the remainder of the program. These mentors will work closely with teams to overcome technical challenges, refine product strategy, and prepare for market launch.