Colosseum: price, who can join and alternatives
Colosseum runs global online hackathons for crypto founders building on Solana, with a perpetual hackathon between the two main seasons. It also offers cofounder matching and a Discord, and selected winners join its accelerator with funding.
Colosseum at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Crypto founders, who sprint over four weeks to build products | colosseum.com |
| Activity | Fall 2026 hackathon in judging; weekly newsletter posted 22 Oct 2026 | blog.colosseum.com |
| Schedule | Two main hackathons a year, April to May and September to October | colosseum.com |
| Between seasons | A perpetual hackathon called Eternal runs between the main seasons | colosseum.com |
| Funding | Selected winners join the accelerator and receive $250,000 (currency not named) | colosseum.com |
| Community | Builders meet, get feedback and join live workshops in Discord | colosseum.com |
| Cofounders | Cofounder matching for people starting a crypto startup | colosseum.com |
| Where | Online hackathons; the accelerator is in San Francisco | colosseum.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a deadline to build a Solana product
- Solo founders looking for a cofounder
- Teams aiming for accelerator funding through a competition
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders building on other chains only
- People wanting a local in-person group
- Founders who do not want to compete
Alternatives to Colosseum
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto Valley Association | Individual CHF 100 / year; Startup CHF 500 / year | Paid annual membership by tier |
| CryptoChicks | Not published | Apply for membership |
| ETHGlobal | Event entry fee not published; ETHGlobal Plus $69/month charged annually (currency not named) | Apply to attend each event |
| La Crypta | Tuesday coworking from 2.100 sats; Discord and Telegram fee not published | Open Discord and Telegram; ticketed coworking and events |
| NYC Blockchain Network | Not published | RSVP on Meetup (highly recommended) |
| Superteam India | Not published | No set pathway; membership through contribution |
| Superteam UAE | Not published | Attend events; apply for the coworking space |
| team1 (Avalanche) | Not published | Applications closed; waitlist open |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Colosseum
- How often does Colosseum run hackathons?
- Two main hackathons a year, April to May and September to October, plus the perpetual Eternal hackathon.
- Is it online?
- Yes. The hackathons are global and online; the accelerator is in San Francisco.
- What do winners get?
- Selected winners join the accelerator and receive $250,000 from its venture fund.
- Is there a community between hackathons?
- Yes. Builders meet, get feedback and join live workshops in its Discord.
- Website
- colosseum.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Join the online hackathon; accelerator places go to selected winners
- Format
- Online hackathons twice a year, a perpetual hackathon and a Discord; accelerator in San Francisco
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Colosseum isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check colosseum.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.