About this hackathon
A Three-Round Startup Simulation Hackathon TRACTION ’26 is a structured startup simulation designed to take teams through the real journey of building, validating, and scaling a product. Instead of rewarding isolated prototypes, the competition emphasizes market validation, adaptability, and measurable traction. Registration Requirements To be officially registered: Teams must publish a LinkedIn post introducing their idea. The official event handles must be tagged. The designated hashtag must be used.