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The first European Web3 Hackathon is Here

Learn Web3. Build Web3. Win opportunities.

Application deadline: 10 February 2026

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Europe's Blockchain Revolution Starts Now.
Powered by MasterZ and IOTA.

Where Ideas Become Real Products

February 2026

Live Training
Sessions

Learn the Web3 fundamentals and tools you need through interactive live-streamed lessons.

March 2026

Building
Phase

Collaborate, develop your project, and bring your solution to life.
March 31, 2026

Final Stage & Awards Ceremony

Present your prototype, compete for the top prizes, and celebrate the winners.

Top 5 Project Award

The top 5 projects will win an exclusive 3-day trip to Berlin, with flights and accommodation fully covered, and the opportunity to present their projects directly to the IOTA Foundation.

This private showcase may lead to grant opportunities or tailored acceleration programs.

Free Travel & Accommodation to Berlin

Pitch in Front of the IOTA Foundation

Access to Grants & Acceleration Opportunities

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Opportunities You Can Unlock

Top 5 Projects – Berlin Demo Experience

The top 5 projects will win an exclusive 3 day trip to Berlin, with flights and accommodation fully covered, and the opportunity to pitch directly in front of the IOTA Foundation.

This private showcase may lead to grants, venture follow ups, or tailored acceleration opportunities.

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Top 10 – Incubation Program

Access to AIO Blockchain Lab Incubation

The top 10 teams will join an incubation path with AIO Blockchain Lab, receiving support on product development, strategy, and go to market within the IOTA ecosystem.

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Top 30 – MasterZ × IOTA Builders Leaderboard

Visibility for Hiring & Venture Opportunities

The top 30 projects will be featured in the official MasterZ × IOTA Builders Leaderboard, gaining long term visibility for hiring, venture opportunities, partnerships, and post hackathon collaborations.

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Special Product Awards
(6 Categories)

Best IOTA B2B Solution Award
For the most impactful business or enterprise oriented solution built on IOTA.
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Best IOTA B2C Solution Award
For the project delivering the highest value to real end users.
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Best Solo Project Award
For an outstanding project built by a single developer, showing strong ownership and execution.
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Best Solid Team Award
For the team with a proven collaboration history, long term alignment, and strong execution built through working together over time.
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Simple Is Beautiful Award
For the project that proves simplicity, clarity, and focus are key to building effective products.
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Community Award
Voted by the community for the most appreciated and supported project.
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Mentor Opportunity

Become a Mentor in Future MasterZ × IOTA Hackathons

Selected builders will have the opportunity to become mentors in upcoming MasterZ × IOTA hackathons, strengthening their personal brand and positioning themselves as experts within the ecosystem.

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The MasterZ | IOTA Hackathon
is for you if

You're an Innovator

You’re a Web2 Dev

You want to build

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*No prior Web3 experience is required to apply.
You will learn everything you need during the dedicated learning phase before the hackathon.

MasterZ

MasterZ is Europe’s leading Web3 education and talent acceleration platform.
We empower the next generation of builders through hands-on programs, industry-backed challenges, and real opportunities for growth.

MasterZ has trained more than 5,000 talents and engaged 12,000+ community members across Europe.

Built on a DAG-native consensus and Move-based smart contracts, IOTA delivers low-fee, permissionless value and data transfer to builders driving real-world adoption — from global trade and supply-chain visibility to verifiable digital identity.

Move The Smart Contract Revolution

During the MasterZ × IOTA Hackathon, you’ll learn Move — a blockchain-agnostic language designed for safety, reliability, and real-world adoption. Move lowers the Web3 learning curve and empowers you to build secure, production-ready applications with confidence.

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Why join MasterZ × IOTA Hackathon?

Why MasterZ x IOTA?

We’re building Europe’s next generation of Web3 innovators — together.

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  • Learn directly from top engineers at MasterZ and the IOTA Foundation
  • 200 free spots for the brightest upcoming builders
  • From zero to product: real, practical Web3 experience
  • Present your project directly to the IOTA Foundation
  • Join a network of 12,000+ MasterZ builders and innovators
  • Unlock opportunities: grants, accelerators & hiring pipelines
  • Designed for your long-term growth as a professional builder

Learn

Learn from top professionals at MasterZ and the IOTA Foundation, through hands-on sessions led by industry experts. Master the skills to build breakthrough Web3 products and turn your ideas into real innovation.

Build

Build real Web3 products guided by experts from MasterZ and the IOTA Foundation. Create solutions in supply chain, logistics, document tracking, asset tokenization and digital identity using cutting-edge decentralized technology.

Win

Win a 3-day trip to Berlin to present your product directly to the IOTA Foundation. Unlock access to dedicated grants and go-to-market acceleration programs designed to turn your idea into a real startup.

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Choose Your Path and Build
What the Future Needs

Whether you're creating financial primitives, trustless logistics, or secure identity systems, these modules give you the skills to turn complex ideas into production-ready Web3 solutions.

Unlock the Power of Tokenization

Tokenize Real-World Assets

Discover how IOTA’s tokenization framework, powered by Move, is transforming the way we represent and manage real-world assets on-chain. Learn how to build secure, programmable, and adoption-ready tokenized applications.

What you’ll learn

  • Advanced asset programmability
  • Built-in compliance controls
  • Ideal for RWA and digital finance applications

Create Immutable and Trustworthy Systems

Build Transparent and Efficient Supply Chains

Traditional supply chains suffer from limited transparency and inefficient data exchange. With IOTA, you will design solutions that bring trust, traceability, and automation across every step of the supply chain.

What you’ll learn

  • Digital trade and process automation
  • Cross-border efficiency
  • Real innovation in product traceability

Solve Digital Identity Challenges

Build Secure and Interoperable Identity Solutions

Digital identity is the foundation of modern Web3 products. With IOTA, you’ll learn to create privacy-first identity systems that enable trust and secure interactions between individuals, organizations, and devices.

What you’ll learn

  • Self-sovereign identity principles
  • Privacy-centric design
  • Real-world–ready identity architectures

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Get Your NFT Certificate
by Completing the Hackathon

STARTER BUILDER
You don’t have a technical background, but you’ve recently started learning to code. You know the basics of at least one programming language and are ready to build your first real project.
FREE

12/50 spots available until February 10, 2026

  • Has completed small exercises or beginner tutorials
  • Understands basic computer science concepts
  • No prior Web3 experience required
DEV BUILDER
You’ve already built small projects or prototypes and can turn ideas into simple working products. You’re comfortable experimenting, learning fast, and building independently.
FREE

18/100 spots available until February 10, 2026

  • Has built small projects, prototypes, or simple applications
  • Can work with basic frameworks, APIs, and databases
  • No prior Web3 experience required
PRO BUILDER

You’re an autonomous software developer with at least one real, shipped project. You can design, build, and deliver complete solutions end-to-end.

FREE

9/50 spots available until February 10, 2026

  • Able to independently design, build, and deliver complete solutions
  • Strong mastery of one or more programming languages and tools
  • No prior Web3 experience required

Top 5 Project Award

The top 5 projects will win an exclusive 3-day trip to Berlin, with flights and accommodation fully covered, and the opportunity to present their projects directly to the IOTA Foundation.

This private showcase may lead to grant opportunities or tailored acceleration programs.

Free Travel & Accommodation to Berlin

Pitch in Front of the IOTA Foundation

Access to Grants & Acceleration Opportunities

Apply now

Got questions?
We've got answers.

Do I need prior Web3 or blockchain experience to participate?
No. Web3 experience is not required. You’ll learn everything during the training phase, and all backgrounds — from beginner to advanced — are welcome.
How much does it cost to join the hackathon?

The entire program is 100 percent free for selected participants, including training, mentorship, resources, and access to the final event.

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Can I participate if I have a full-time job or I’m a student?

Yes. The training sessions are live-streamed and recorded, and the building phase is flexible. Many participants balance the hackathon with work or university.

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Can I join alone, or do I need a team?
You can apply solo or as a team. Solo applicants will have the chance to meet on line other builders and form teams during the onboarding phase.
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What can I build during the hackathon?
Anything that fits one of the challenge tracks: asset tokenization, supply chain innovation, digital identity, or any product leveraging IOTA’s Move-based architecture. Creativity is encouraged. More questions?
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