The world’s greatest
no-code hackathon.
The world’s greatest
no-code hackathon.
The world’s greatest
no-code
hackathon.
We brought together the best “ideas people” in the world for a weekend-long competition.
We’re bringing together the best “ideas people” from across the world for
a 36-hour sprint.
January 17-18, 2026
January 17-18, 2026
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Presented by:
x
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Introduction
Welcome to The Tournament.
It’s a weekend to bring together the brightest builders of our generation.
You don’t need to code.
You don’t need to be technical.
You just need a laptop and a vision.
If you have an idea that keeps you up at night, this is your shot to bring it to life.
We can't wait to see what you build.
Welcome to the Tournament.
A weekend that can turn your wildest dreams into reality.
36 hours of laser focus inside a 20,000 sq. ft. building.
No code.
No technical skills.
Just your ideas and your execution.
Do your ideas keep you awake at night?
Do they make your mind race?
Is building your greatest desire?
If so, there’s only one thing left to do:
Enter the track.
The Tournament: the world’s greatest no-code hackathon.
Welcome to The Tournament.
It’s a weekend to bring together the brightest builders of our generation.
You don’t need to code.
You don’t need to be technical.
You just need a laptop and a vision.
If you have an idea that keeps you up at night, this is your shot to bring it to life.
We can't wait to see what you build.
— Omar W & Amjad M
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ft. Founders Inc
The Arena
The Arena
5k monitors, unlimited snacks, overpriced (ergonomic) desk chairs, fast wifi, and the best waterfront view in the city — everything you need to bring your idea from imagination to reality.
TOUR
1
THE ARENA
TOUR
1
THE ARENA
TOUR
1
THE ARENA
TOUR
1
THE ARENA
Founders Inc Lab
San francisco
In a transformed army post turned founder lab in the San Francisco Marina waterfront, the F.inc Lab becomes the arena of your ideas - for 32 intense hours.
26,000
26,000
sq ft.
32
32
hour sprint.
250
250
builders in the arena.
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Tracks
The Tracks.
Three
Tracks. One Champion.
This isn't a competition about who's the most technical; it’s a shot at taking your ideas from 0 to 1 in a weekend, surrounded by the best "ideas people" of our generation. Each track will have a winner, but will it be you?
250
Builders
Best Designed Track
The best design isn’t just about looks; it’s where aesthetics and function unify.
3
Tracks
Unique Use Case Track
Novel problems or creative uses of technology that make people think differently.
1
Venue
10x Tool Track
Automations and productivity apps that change the way people live, work, and think.
Best Designed Track
The best design isn’t just about looks; it’s where aesthetics and function unify.
Unique Use Case Track
Novel problems or creative uses of technology that make people think differently.
10x Tool Track
Automations and productivity apps that change the way people live, work, and think.
Rules of the Race
36 hours nonstop.
36 hours nonstop.
36 hours nonstop.
P1
P1
P1
come Solo or as a Group.
come Solo or as a Group.
come Solo or as a Group.
P2
P2
P2
No prebuilt projects.
No prebuilt projects.
No prebuilt projects.
P3
P3
P3
Judged on creativity, clarity, and impact.
Judged on creativity, clarity, and impact.
Judged on creativity, clarity, and impact.
P4
P4
P4
Tools and APIs from our partners.
Tools and APIs from our partners.
Tools and APIs from our partners.
P5
P5
P5
Every build must be demo-ready
Every build must be demo-ready
Every build must be demo-ready
P6
P6
P6
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Judges & Speaker
The Judges and Speakers.
The judges and speakers are builders and creators with experience across product, execution, and storytelling. They’re here to share real insight, challenge teams, and identify ideas and founders capable of becoming the next generation of companies.
The Judges
POS.
POS.
JUDGES
JUDGES
COMPANY
COMPANY
1
Omar Waseem
Alif
1
Omar Waseem
Alif
1
Omar Waseem
Alif
1
Omar Waseem
Alif
2
Amjad Masad
Replit
2
Amjad Masad
Replit
2
Amjad Masad
Replit
2
Amjad Masad
Replit
3
Noor Siddiqui
Orchid Health
3
Noor Siddiqui
Orchid Health
3
Noor Siddiqui
Orchid Health
3
Noor Siddiqui
Orchid Health
4
Ramy Youssef
Cairo Cowboy
4
Ramy Youssef
Cairo Cowboy
4
Ramy Youssef
Cairo Cowboy
4
Ramy Youssef
Cairo Cowboy
The Speakers
POS.
POS.
JUDGES
COMPANY
COMPANY
1
FaZe Apex
FaZe Clan
1
FaZe Apex
FaZe Clan
1
FaZe Apex
FaZe Clan
1
FaZe Apex
FaZe Clan
2
Furqan Rydhan
Founders, Inc.
2
Furqan Rydhan
Founders, Inc.
2
Furqan Rydhan
Founders, Inc.
2
Furqan Rydhan
Founders, Inc.
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Prizes
The Prizes.
The Prizes.
Every track has a winner. Plus a surprise side quest and an audience favorite award.
Best Designed Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Best Designed Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Best Designed Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Best Designed Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Unique Use Case Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Unique Use Case Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Unique Use Case Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
Unique Use Case Track
$5K Cash
+ $2.5k in replit credits
10x Tool Track
$5K Cash
+ Upto $25K investment & $2.5k in replit credits
10x Tool Track
$5K Cash
+ Upto $25K investment & $2.5k in replit credits
10x Tool Track
$5K Cash
+ Upto $25K investment & $2.5k in replit credits
10x Tool Track
$5K Cash
+ Upto $25K investment & $2.5k in replit credits
Built In Public Most Viral Build
$500 Cash
+ Airpod Max & $500 in replit credits
Built In Public Most Viral Build
$500 Cash
+ Airpod Max & $500 in replit credits
Built In Public Most Viral Build
$500 Cash
+ Airpod Max & $500 in replit credits
Built In Public Most Viral Build
$500 Cash
+ Airpod Max & $500 in replit credits
Audience Favorite
$1K Cash
+ $2K in replit credits [IF NOT THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER]
Audience Favorite
$1K Cash
+ $2K in replit credits [IF NOT THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER]
Audience Favorite
$1K Cash
+ $2K in replit credits [IF NOT THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER]
Audience Favorite
$1K Cash
+ $2K in replit credits [IF NOT THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER]
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Schedule
The Agenda.
The Agenda.
The Tournament follows the rhythm of a race weekend. You start at the line. You build through pit stops, and everything leads to the final lap, where winners are decided.
DAY 1
9:00 AM
Doors Open
Check-in, grab your badge, and get settled in the arena.
9:00 AM
Doors Open
Check-in, grab your badge, and get settled in the arena.
9:00 AM
Doors Open
Check-in, grab your badge, and get settled in the arena.
9:00 AM
Doors Open
Check-in, grab your badge, and get settled in the arena.
11:00-11:30 AM
Opening Kickoff with Amjad
Amjad Masad, Replit
11:00-11:30 AM
Opening Kickoff with Amjad
Amjad Masad, Replit
11:00-11:30 AM
Opening Kickoff with Amjad
Amjad Masad, Replit
11:00-11:30 AM
Opening Kickoff with Amjad
Amjad Masad, Replit
ALL DAY
Building, Workshops & Talks
Teams build while workshops and talks run throughout the day.
ALL DAY
Building, Workshops & Talks
Teams build while workshops and talks run throughout the day.
ALL DAY
Building, Workshops & Talks
Teams build while workshops and talks run throughout the day.
ALL DAY
Building, Workshops & Talks
Teams build while workshops and talks run throughout the day.
1:30 PM
Lunch
Refuel and reset before getting back to building.
1:30 PM
Lunch
Refuel and reset before getting back to building.
1:30 PM
Lunch
Refuel and reset before getting back to building.
1:30 PM
Lunch
Refuel and reset before getting back to building.
2:00 PM
Building Startups w/ Furqan + Logan
Furqan Rydhan, Founders Inc
Logan Ullyott, Compass Visas
2:00 PM
Building Startups w/ Furqan + Logan
Furqan Rydhan, Founders Inc
Logan Ullyott, Compass Visas
2:00 PM
Building Startups w/ Furqan + Logan
Furqan Rydhan, Founders Inc
Logan Ullyott, Compass Visas
2:00 PM
Building Startups w/ Furqan + Logan
Furqan Rydhan, Founders Inc
Logan Ullyott, Compass Visas
6:00 PM
Dinner with FaZe Apex
FaZe Apex
6:00 PM
Dinner with FaZe Apex
FaZe Apex
6:00 PM
Dinner with FaZe Apex
FaZe Apex
6:00 PM
Dinner with FaZe Apex
FaZe Apex
8:00 PM
After Hours Work Session
Late-night building session for teams pushing their ideas further.
8:00 PM
After Hours Work Session
Late-night building session for teams pushing their ideas further.
8:00 PM
After Hours Work Session
Late-night building session for teams pushing their ideas further.
8:00 PM
After Hours Work Session
Late-night building session for teams pushing their ideas further.
DAY 2
9:00 AM
Doors Open
The arena reopens for the final day of building.
9:00 AM
Doors Open
The arena reopens for the final day of building.
9:00 AM
Doors Open
The arena reopens for the final day of building.
9:00 AM
Doors Open
The arena reopens for the final day of building.
11:00 AM
Day 2 Kickoff
Kickoff + Submission information
11:00 AM
Day 2 Kickoff
Kickoff + Submission information
11:00 AM
Day 2 Kickoff
Kickoff + Submission information
11:00 AM
Day 2 Kickoff
Kickoff + Submission information
1:30 PM
Submissions Due + Lunch
Final projects submitted while lunch is served.
1:30 PM
Submissions Due + Lunch
Final projects submitted while lunch is served.
1:30 PM
Submissions Due + Lunch
Final projects submitted while lunch is served.
1:30 PM
Submissions Due + Lunch
Final projects submitted while lunch is served.
2:30 PM
Fireside with Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef
2:30 PM
Fireside with Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef
2:30 PM
Fireside with Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef
2:30 PM
Fireside with Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef
4:00 PM
Finalist Showdown
Selected teams present their work to judges and the audience in a Shark Tank style format.
4:00 PM
Finalist Showdown
Selected teams present their work to judges and the audience in a Shark Tank style format.
4:00 PM
Finalist Showdown
Selected teams present their work to judges and the audience in a Shark Tank style format.
4:00 PM
Finalist Showdown
Selected teams present their work to judges and the audience in a Shark Tank style format.
5:00 PM
Award Ceremony
Winners announced and prizes awarded.
5:00 PM
Award Ceremony
Winners announced and prizes awarded.
5:00 PM
Award Ceremony
Winners announced and prizes awarded.
5:00 PM
Award Ceremony
Winners announced and prizes awarded.
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Sponsor
Meet the Partners
Meet the Partners
This Tournament is made possible by the support of our sponsors, who believe in the next generation of builders and early-stage ideas.
Presented by
Hosted at
Hosted at
Sponsor
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FAQ
Everything You Need to Know.
Everything You Need to Know.
The Tournament isn’t judged by algorithms; it’s judged by builders, founders, and investors who know what it means to go from 0 → 1.
Can I bring someone to be on my team?
Can I bring someone to be on my team?
Can I bring someone to be on my team?
Can I bring someone to be on my team?
Can I join solo?
Can I join solo?
Can I join solo?
Can I join solo?
Am I able to make my team there?
Am I able to make my team there?
Am I able to make my team there?
Am I able to make my team there?
What if I don’t know how to code or haven’t used Replit before?
What if I don’t know how to code or haven’t used Replit before?
What if I don’t know how to code or haven’t used Replit before?
What if I don’t know how to code or haven’t used Replit before?
Can I work on an existing project or startup?
Can I work on an existing project or startup?
Can I work on an existing project or startup?
Can I work on an existing project or startup?
Is it okay for participants to stay overnight at Founders, Inc?
Is it okay for participants to stay overnight at Founders, Inc?
Is it okay for participants to stay overnight at Founders, Inc?
Is it okay for participants to stay overnight at Founders, Inc?
Will there be lunch and dinner served?
Will there be lunch and dinner served?
Will there be lunch and dinner served?
Will there be lunch and dinner served?
Are spectators allowed?
Are spectators allowed?
Are spectators allowed?
Are spectators allowed?
What criteria will the judges use to evaluate projects?
What criteria will the judges use to evaluate projects?
What criteria will the judges use to evaluate projects?
What criteria will the judges use to evaluate projects?
Will we be given Replit credits to build our projects?
Will we be given Replit credits to build our projects?
Will we be given Replit credits to build our projects?
Will we be given Replit credits to build our projects?
Are there prizes?
Are there prizes?
Are there prizes?
Are there prizes?
