Hackathon Kick-Off: Campus to Colosseum

Welcome to the official kick-off of the Campus to Colosseum Hackathon - a 2-week inter-university innovation sprint bringing together students from Durham, Teesside and Sunderland universities. This is where it all begins. Join us at ASTX Lab in Gateshead to form teams, meet fellow builders and dive into the world of blockchain and Web3 development. Whether you're a coder, designer, business student or just curious, there's a place for you here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can join online via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77334371507?pwd=tbSBdbVBZcakv5vX4qmwxL0f1VdbQ0.1 What to Expect Team Formation: Find your crew for the 2-week build period.Track Introductions: Overview of the 5 competition categories (Consumer Apps, DeFi, Infrastructure, DAOs, AI Integration).Networking: Connect with students across three universities.Mentor Meet & Greet: Chat with industry experts from Superteam UK. Why Join? Build real-world projects with students from across the North EastWin cash prizes: £500 £300 £200 for top teamsPathway to global stage: Top teams get support to enter Colosseum international hackathonDevelop skills in coding, design, pitching and entrepreneurshipConnect with mentors from the blockchain and Web3 space Who Can Attend Any undergraduate or postgraduate student from: Durham UniversityTeesside UniversityUniversity of Sunderland No blockchain experience? No problem. We welcome beginners and experienced builders alike.