Unova Blockchain University of Zurich
Presented live at Blockchain University of Zurich, July 22nd, 10:30 to 11:30 CET. Live streamed internationally.

Join the Unova $20k+ Grant Program

Build the infrastructure for how organizations share data. Or solve the problem that has been slowing your industry down.

Unova is opening its first global hackathon to builders and business thinkers. Two tracks, real problems, real prizes, and the chance to build something that actually gets used.

Builder track Apply now Business track Submit use case
Two tracks $20,000+ prizes How to join Full program details

Submissions open until August 15th. Follow Unova on X and join the Discord to participate.

Open for submissions

Two parallel paths

Choose your track

Equal weight, equal opportunity. Whether you build or define the problem, there is a place for you.

Track 1 · Builder

Build a real solution on Unova infrastructure.

If you are a developer or technical team, this track is for you. Take a real enterprise challenge, build a working solution or prototype on top of Unova's infrastructure, and submit it by August 15th. The best builds win cash prizes and direct access to Unova's enterprise network.

  • Testnet access to Unova infrastructure
  • Technical support via the Discord hackathon channel
  • The chance to build something with immediate commercial relevance
Join builder channel →
Track 2 · Business

You do not need to be a developer to participate.

If you work in supply chain, compliance, sustainability, or any industry where organizations struggle to share data safely, we want to hear from you. Submit a real business problem your organization faces. The most compelling use cases will be developed further by the Unova team, with you included in the process.

  • Your problem taken seriously by people building real infrastructure
  • The chance to see your challenge become a working solution
  • A prize for the best submissions
Submit your use case →

Rewards

Prizes

$20,000+ USD in rewards

Builder Track

$5,000
1st place — in Unova tokens plus one Enterprise Node
$3,000
2nd place — in Unova tokens

Business Use Case Track

$500
Top 2 submissions — each in Unova tokens
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Collaboration with the Unova team to develop your use case into a working solution

Token rewards are denominated in future Unova tokens (UON). All token allocations may be subject to vesting schedules, lock-up periods, or other terms to be defined and communicated by the Unova team prior to distribution. By participating, entrants acknowledge that token values are not guaranteed and that final reward terms will be confirmed at the time of distribution. Unova reserves the right to adjust reward structures in line with applicable regulations.

Kickoff event

Where it starts: Blockchain University of Zurich, July 22nd

On July 22nd, Unova will present the hackathon live at the Blockchain University of Zurich Summer School, from 10:30 to 11:30 CET. The session will be live streamed to Stellenbosch, South Africa, and open to international viewers. The hackathon itself is open globally, whether or not you attend the event.

July 22nd

10:30 – 11:30 CET live presentation

University of Zurich

Live stream to Stellenbosch & international viewers

August 15th

Submission deadline

Get started

How to participate

Follow the four steps below — or open the full program guide for rules, eligibility, tracks, and submission requirements.

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Follow Unova on X

Stay updated on announcements, deadlines, and program news. Following us is the first step to joining the community and never missing a hackathon update.

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About the host

What is Unova?

Unova is the infrastructure layer that lets organizations share trusted data with each other without giving up ownership, privacy, or control. It is already live in production, powering supply chain traceability and compliance workflows for real enterprise customers through Hubwatch, the first application built on Unova.

Learn more at www.unova.io
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