Introducing World Computer Hacker  League: Four-Month Global Competition  to Build Next-Gen Apps

Global [23 Jun 2025] – Following announcements made at the World Computer  Summit 2025, the DFINITY Foundation, the main contributor to the research and  development of the Internet Computer, and the ICP HUBS Network – the global  community driving the Internet Computer adoption – are launching the World Computer  Hacker League 2025 (WCHL25): a four-month global hackathon challenging developers  to build production-ready applications on the Internet Computer technology.

The competition, running July through October with registrations now open, is primed to  offer an unparalleled experience for builders by granting access to all valuable  resources and incentives necessary to accelerate their journey.

Participants will receive weekly mentorship and feedback from technical experts and  experienced builders, ensuring continuous growth and guidance throughout the  hackathon. Comprehensive technical support is available through workshops, office  hours, and in-depth explorations of the ICP tech stack. Developers also benefit from the  exposure to a well established global network of stakeholders, alongside opportunities  to pitch their projects to leading Web3 venture capitalists and angel investors.

Unlike traditional hackathons, WCHL provides four months for teams to focus, develop,  test, and deploy fully functional applications on the Internet Computer blockchain. The  extended timeline enables developers to create more genuine products rather than  proof-of-concepts, addressing the industry’s well known challenge of translating  hackathon projects into sustainable ventures.

“WCHL gives developers what they’ve been asking for: real time to focus and build, real  support from experts, and real pathways to growth,” said Emilio Canessa, Director of  Global Adoption at DFINITY Foundation. “We’re not just running a hackathon, we’re  creating the environment developers need to succeed. Most importantly, we want this  event to be an unforgettable experience for tens of thousands of builders around the  World.”

In addition to a globally open track, the hackathon leverages a consolidated audience of  developers from the ICP HUBS Network – which spans across North America, South  America, Europe, Africa, and Asia and revolves around four stages:

Participants will be challenged to build fully functional applications that run on the  Internet Computer blockchain and will go through 4 rounds of selections. The Qualification Round , where teams submit their ideas and qualify to participate; the National Round , where 30% of the teams will be selected; the Regional Round , which  brings together top teams on a Continental level; and the Global Grand Finale , where  the best projects will compete for top prizes and honors on a global stage.

A panel of judges including prominent members of the ICP ecosystem and industry  experts will be evaluating projects based on technical execution, user experience, and  real-world applicability.

Registration are open at https://pthub.short.gy/wchl . Join now, and become a pioneer in  shaping the future of the internet.

About the Internet Computer

The Internet Computer (ICP) represents a fully decentralized web3 cloud platform,  enabling developers to deploy code directly onto the blockchain without relying on  servers or centralized infrastructure. This fast, cost-efficient, and highly scalable  protocol redefines the operational paradigm of a decentralized web3 platform. ICP offers  the same functionalities as centralized clouds but with economically efficient  computation, heightened security, and rapid processing speeds intrinsic to decentralized  technology.

For more information, please visit:

https://internetcomputer.org

https://pthub.short.gy/wchl

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