🏆 Builders Cup 2026 - A Hackathon by Ramp

Presented by Ramp and sponsored by Cursor, Codex, and Chelsea Commons. The ball is in your court. Build something that matters. Ramp is hosting Builders Cup, a one-day hackathon in New York City where top builders compete for prizes, glory, and a chance to impress some of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world. Join with a team of 2 to 4 builders to ship something real, show what you’ve got, and compete for bragging rights, plus some cool prizes. Expect a full day of hacking, mentorship, demos, and yes - very good food. 💰 Prizes We're awarding across four tracks: Audience Favorite — the crowd decides. Most votes wins. Best Game — built something fun? This one's for you. Save Time. Save Money. — build anything that saves people time and money. Best Use of Our Sponsors — more details soon. 🗓️ Day of Schedule 10AM — Doors Open - coffee, networking, find your people 10:30AM — Kickoff remarks from Ramp and our sponsors 11AM — Hacking starts 12:45PM — Lunch 3:30PM — Demos + awards ceremony 🛠️ What to Expect Cursor + Codex workshops: live zero-to-one workshops so you can hit the ground running - credits included Mentors on-site to help you ship Career fair-style demos: you present at your station, the crowd votes, top builders get the spotlight Prizes for winners Food, coffee, and good vibes all day 👤 Who Should Join CS or software engineering students graduating 2027 or later Able to attend in-person in New York City (no travel sponsorship at this time) Builders of any experience level — teams 2 to 4 members welcome You don't need an idea yet. You just need to show up ready to build. 📍 Location Flatiron District, NYC — exact address shared upon RSVP confirmation.