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Erupture Global Hackathon

Connecting and Empowering Young Innovators Globally

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Asia

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Europe

Competition regions

Vision

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United States

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Global Final in Berkeley

About Erupture

Bridge Ecosystem to Young Entrepreneurs

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Silicon Valley-based angel community

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Committee from UC Berkeley, Berkeley Skydeck, Apple, Amazon, Google,
and Microsoft

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Access: We make it easy for you to connect with the tools, networks, and
opportunities essential to your growth as a founder.

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Diversity: We celebrate and prioritize diversity, ensuring that voices from all walks of life are heard, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.

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Good Karma: We believe in the power of good people helping good people.
Your passion to make a difference aligns with our mission to support world-changing ideas.

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Founder First: Your vision is our priority. We are committed to creating a founder-friendly experience, championing your needs every step of the way.

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2025 Erupture Global Hackathon

Theme: Concept × Create × Connect

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Cross-disciplinary collaboration

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Build personal brand

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Mentorship, startup curriculum, investor support

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Youth-centered ecosystem

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Global final at UC Berkeley

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Access to startup resources & global innovation platforms

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Erupture Angel Network

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Certified by Berkeley Innovation Center

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Platform focused on empowering young entrepreneurs

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Community of Silicon Valley angel investors

Started in Berkeley, aimed globally, supporting founders with:

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Angel investment & strategic resources

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Entrepreneurship courses

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Founder/team matchmaking

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MVP accelerator support

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Regions Covered

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Asia

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Europe

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USA

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Greater China

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Western Europe

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West Coast 

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East Asia

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Eastern Europe

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East Coast 

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Southeast Asia

Regions Covered

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Online submission

Evaluation criteria

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Technological innovation

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Feasibility

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Feasibility

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Join

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Validate ideas

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International exposure

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Access startup resources

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Build cross-border networks

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Gain entry to world-class stage

"Not just a competition-a step forward for your future."

Timeline Overview

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Apr 1-May 31: Submission Period

Regional Online/In person Competition: May 2025

Regional Finals: June 2025

Final Competition Week:

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Date: July 2025

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Location: UC Berkeley

Who Should Apply?

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Early-stage Team Track

Growth-stage Team Track

For those with just an idea-start here!

For active startups ready to scale globally!

Themes

Healthcare, AI, SDGs, Creative Tech, Anti-Fraud

Evaluation criteria

High school/university students or early-stage innovators

Themes

Healthcare, AI, SDGs, Creative Tech, Anti-Fraud

2025 Hackathon Highlights

No prior experience required-just passion and ideas

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1. Online submission

2. Regional preliminaries

3. Regional finals

4. Berkeley Global Final

Open to

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Students

Professionals

Startup teams

Global platform (Taiwan, Asia, Global finals)

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Bilingual and internationally focused

Berkeley & Silicon Valley mentorship

$100,000+ in prize funding

Direct access to entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators, and global VCs

1. Online submission

How to Apply

Submit basic info and a video or pitch deck (PDF in English/Chinese)

Multi-stage selection

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Final Week @ UC Berkeley

Startup Bootcamp + Demo Day:

Intensive training by mentors from Google, Amazon, Microsoft

Focused on

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Market validation

Business model & revenue strategies

Product development

Investor readiness

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1-on-1 meetings with mentors & VCs

Semifinals + feedback

Public final pitch to global judges, investors, audience

Final Prizes & Benefits

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Grand Prize: $100,000 seed funding

Top 3 teams: Mentorship & collaboration opportunities

All participants receive

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Grand Prize: $100,000 seed funding

Access to Erupture Angel Network

Networking with top-tier mentors & investors

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