about this event
Join us for 54 Fall 2026, a 2-day, beginner-friendly hackathon where you'll form teams, build innovative startup ideas, and pitch to a panel of top judges—no coding required!
What to Expect:
3 Focused Tracks: Choose between General Startup (Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship), Supply Chain & Automation (Kamion - YC S22), and AI & Fintech (Kastle - YC S24)
Mentorship & Workshops: Connect directly with industry leaders and founders and attend hands-on pitching workshops
Networking & Food: Free lunch, dinner, and networking sessions with YC founders, alumni, and sponsors
Prizes & Pitching: Compete for cash prizes, showcase your idea, and get feedback from VC and industry judges
Whether you're bringing a full team or looking to find one during our kickoff icebreakers, 54 is the place to launch your next big idea. Reserve your spot today!
tracks
General Startup
Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain & Automation
Kamion - YC S22
AI & Fintech
Kastle - YC S24
schedule
Hackathon Day 1
Form teams, build innovative startup ideas, kickoff icebreakers
◍ Siebel Center for DesignHackathon Day 2
Pitch to a panel of top judges, compete for cash prizes, get feedback from VC and industry judges
◍ Siebel Center for Design