TechOn is open to students across disciplines who want to build. Developers, designers, operators, and entrepreneurial teammates are all welcome.

No. Solo applications are accepted, and team formation support will be available at the opening event. Existing teams can apply directly, with up to 4 people per team.

That is fine. TechOn should work for first-timers and experienced builders alike. The format is built around learning fast, shipping under pressure, and asking for help when needed.

No. Registration is free.

Bring your laptop, chargers, any hardware you want to prototype with, and anything else your workflow depends on. Meals, snacks, drinks, and internet are provided on site.

Use the stack that best fits your solution. Web, mobile, AI, hardware, automation, and other approaches are all fair game unless a specific challenge says otherwise.

Yes. The venue setup includes Wi-Fi, power access, collaboration areas, and spaces for team reviews or focused work.

You can arrive with ideas, research, and publicly available tools in mind. The actual project implementation should happen during the event window.

Organisers and mentors will be available throughout the event weekend to help with practical issues, unblock teams, and point you toward the right support.

TechOn runs from May 30 to June 2, 2026. The schedule page breaks down each stage.

Yes. Meals, snacks, and drinks are part of the event experience so teams can stay on site and keep building.

TechOn takes place at Open Space Heilbronn, Weipertstrasse 8-10, 74076 Heilbronn, Germany. The venue page includes the map, address, and transport guidance.

Yes. Participants can leave and return during the event, but should keep any event credentials or check-in information with them for a smooth re-entry process.

Teams can have up to 4 people, projects should be built during the event, and teams are expected to respect deadlines, organisers, and other participants throughout the full experience.

Expect to submit your working project materials, typically including code, a short explanation of what you built, and whatever demo format the organisers request closer to finals.

Challenges, execution quality, clarity of solution, and final-stage presentation all matter. TechOn culminates with the top 3 teams pitching live on stage at TECH by Handelsblatt.

That is normal in hackathons. A clear prototype, honest explanation, and strong core idea are usually more valuable than pretending a rushed build is complete.

Yes. TechOn is a launch point, not just a deadline. Strong projects can keep evolving after the event.

Prize details live on the prizes page. The headline outcome is that the top teams earn awards and the top 3 pitch live at the TECH conference finals.

Mentors, organisers, and challenge-side support should be available throughout the hacking phases to help teams make better technical and product decisions.

Exact distribution depends on the prize category. If a category has specific team versus individual rules, organisers will clarify those before awards are handed out.