ETHGlobal: price, who can join and alternatives
ETHGlobal runs Ethereum hackathons, summits and local meetups around the world, with an online hackathon each year. Builders apply to attend each event, and a paid Plus membership adds access to its conferences and meetups.
ETHGlobal at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Ethereum developers and entrepreneurs | ethglobal.com |
| Activity | ETHGlobal Mumbai hackathon listed as upcoming, November 5 to 7 | ethglobal.com |
| Recent event | ETHGlobal Tokyo 2026 hackathon, Sep 25th to Sep 27th, 2026 | ethglobal.com |
| Where | Online and in cities worldwide; ETHOnline 2026 ran online | ethglobal.com |
| Scale | 150k+ members onboarded and 95+ hackathons and summits | ethglobal.com |
| Grants | $13.5M+ in grants to community projects (currency not named) | ethglobal.com |
| Price | ETHGlobal Plus costs $69/month charged annually (currency not named) | ethglobal.com |
| Meetups | Plus members get guaranteed entry to community meetups in cities such as Berlin, Seoul and New York City | ethglobal.com |
Who it suits
- Developers and technical founders who learn by shipping at hackathons
- Founders who want to meet Ethereum teams in several cities each year
- Builders who prefer an online option such as ETHOnline
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders after a small, closed peer group
- Non-technical founders who will not join a build team
- People looking for Bitcoin or Solana specific programmes
Alternatives to ETHGlobal
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Colosseum | Not published | Join the online hackathon; accelerator places go to selected winners |
| Crypto Valley Association | Individual CHF 100 / year; Startup CHF 500 / year | Paid annual membership by tier |
| CryptoChicks | Not published | Apply for membership |
| 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 |
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Questions about ETHGlobal
- How do I join an ETHGlobal event?
- Each event has an Apply to Attend button on the ETHGlobal events page.
- Is there an online option?
- Yes. ETHOnline 2026 ran online from Sep 4th to Sep 16th, 2026.
- What does ETHGlobal Plus cost?
- The Plus page lists $69/month charged annually; the currency is not named.
- Is there an upcoming event?
- ETHGlobal Mumbai, an in-person hackathon, is listed as upcoming for November 5 to 7.
- Website
- ethglobal.com
- Price
- Event entry fee not published; ETHGlobal Plus $69/month charged annually (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Apply to attend each event
- Format
- Hackathons, conferences and city meetups worldwide, plus online hackathons
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ETHGlobal isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check ethglobal.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.