SEA Hackathon: Shaping Southest
Asia's Next Cardano Builders
A cross-border hackathon bringing together Southeast Asia’s brightest
talent to innovate, compete, and grow the Cardano ecosystem.
A cross-border hackathon bringing together Southeast Asia’s brightest
talent to innovate, compete, and grow the Cardano ecosystem.
HUB Network – the Startup, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Network under the Vietnam National Data Association – was established in 2021. Since then, it has expanded to 10 regions domestically and internationally, with over 50 major universities in its network.
Despite Southeast Asia’s vibrant blockchain interest, structured programs to train and mentor university students and early developers in Cardano remain scarce.
Few structured, hands-on training programs for young Cardano builders.
Limited opportunities for Vietnam and Singapore developers to showcase and benchmark skills on an international stage.
Few early-stage developers are producing projects ready for real-world deployment.
A three-pronged strategy to identify, train, and launch Southeast Asia’s next generation of Cardano builders.



These solutions work synergistically to create a comprehensive ecosystem that not only educates but also motivates and supports ongoing participation in Cardano’s governance processes.
Creating lasting impact by building talent pipelines, expanding ecosystem reach, and accelerating real-world Cardano solutions.
Reached across both countries
Gained with 20+ active hackathon teams.
Presented in the Final Pitching Day

More young developers actively building on Cardano in both regions

Broader distribution of project creation across SEA

Solutions refined with expert mentorship

Stronger, connected SEA Cardano community

A sustainable cycle of innovation where every SEA hackathon grows the talent pool, produces deployable projects, and strengthens Cardano’s position in the region.

Participants across both Vietnam & Singapore
Progress toward target

Prototype/MVPs showcasing Cardano applications
Progress toward target

Total impressions from social media
Progress toward target

Experienced mentors/trainers from the Cardano community & blockchain industry.
Progress toward target
These metrics are tracked continuously throughout the initiative, with monthly progress reports shared with the community. Our success is measured not just in numbers, but in the quality of engagement and the long-term sustainability of increased participation.
Participation Rate
Engagement Rate
Quality Project
Impact Score
A 12-month program structured into 4 clear milestones.




This structured approach ensures steady progress while allowing for flexibility and adaptation based on community
feedback and emerging opportunities.
Transparent allocation of resources across key development phases

A global AI & Blockchain hackathon where students and young innovators design bold solutions to real-world problems, fostering collaboration and breakthrough ideas.

A startup contest empowering youth to build blockchain and Web3 ventures. In collaboration with Bitget, the event provides mentorship, training, and real-world startup exposure.

HUBLOCK Challenge is a blockchain innovation challenge that brings students and developers together to build real solutions on blockchain, guided by mentors and industry experts.

HUB Network officially launched the National Startup Incubation Hub—an interdisciplinary ecosystem that supports Web3 startups from idea to market, with a strong focus on sustainable impact.

A flagship AI competition, co-organized by major ministries and enterprises, challenges students and young talents to apply AI in solving real-life problems, fostering innovation and practical adoption nationwide.

HUB Academy organized an intensive training program combining blockchain and AI knowledge with mentorship, preparing students for future careers in emerging tech industries.
Join us in empowering Southeast Asia’s future blockchain innovators. Your support helps turn ideas into impactful solutions on Cardano.
University Member
Community Member
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Empowering community participation through education,
collaboration, and innovative engagement strategies.
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