Most hackathons end at demo.
This starts here.
A monthly builder cohort for 12 serious builders. Build during the weekend. Track with real KPIs for 4 weeks. One winner gets distribution to 1M+ people.
A builder cohort, not a hackathon.
You build. Then you track.
The weekend is the start. Your product is tracked with real KPIs for 4 weeks. No demo-day and disappear.
Only 12 builders per cohort.
Not a conference. Not a mass event. A tight cohort of serious people building real products.
The winner gets distribution.
Not a trophy. Not a voucher. The winner gets their product and story distributed to 1M+ people.
In partnership with Rocket.
Every builder gets Rocket credits. Build faster, ship smarter, and use tools designed for serious builders.
Everything you need to ship without friction.
Rocket Credits
Build faster with credits from our partner Rocket.
Dedicated Workspace
A builder-friendly space for the full month.
AI Tools & Perks
Access to AI tools and partner product credits.
Builder Hospitality
Food, snacks, drinks. The fuel to keep shipping.
Weekly KPI Tracking
Structured 4-week tracking with clear metrics.
GTM Support
Distribution, marketing, and launch support included.
The launch push most products never get.
At the end of the 4-week tracking period, one standout builder is selected as the winner. This is not just about winning a hackathon. It is about giving one serious builder the distribution most products never get.
Professional distribution across newsletters, communities, and partner channels — close to 1 million people will see your product and story.
Not for everyone.
For the serious few.
This is for people who want to build, launch, and prove something.
How the 4-week tracking works.
Build Weekend
- — Hack and build your product
- — Ship something functional
- — Demo to the cohort
- — Baseline KPIs set
First KPI Review
- — First user metrics reviewed
- — Early feedback collected
- — Product direction confirmed
- — Week 2 goals defined
Iteration Sprint
- — Fix and improve based on data
- — Push new features or pivots
- — Distribution experiments begin
- — Mid-point assessment
Traction Push
- — GTM execution in full swing
- — Community and channel outreach
- — Traction data compiled
- — Final week prep
Winner Announced
- — Final KPI review
- — Standout builder selected
- — Distribution campaign kicks off
- — PR shoot scheduled
There are many great builders.
But most products die after the first build.
Not because the product is bad.
But because the builder does not get enough support after shipping.
Traction, feedback, distribution, and GTM are where most people get stuck.
We are changing that.
C1 Hackathon gives serious builders the space, tools, credits, structure, and distribution support to take a product beyond the demo.
Only 12 builders will be selected. Apply only if you are serious.
Ready to build beyond the demo?
Apply only if you are serious about shipping, tracking, and distributing a real product. 12 spots. Monthly cadence.