Mini-Hack Weekend
A structured, hands-on introduction to Stellar combining learning, building, and demos. Workshops day one, build and demo day two.
- Track
- Genesis
- Attendance
- 30–60
- Expected applications
- 8–15
Find your way · Partner proposals
Lead the way to HackMeridian.
There is no single way into HackMeridian — your activation becomes one of the ways in. Propose a regional activation designed to find, engage, and bring the best builders from your community to Lisbon: a format that fits your audience, a clear path from activation to hackathon, and a plan for making it happen.
Selection process
What happens after you apply.
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Submit
Tell us who your community is, what you want to run, who it serves, and the budget required.
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Review
Guava reviews proposals for community fit, specificity, execution capability, and likely builder impact — within 5 business days.
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Refine
Some proposals receive questions or revision requests. Requested revisions come back within 48 hours to stay in the cycle.
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Activate
Approved partners receive program materials and coordinate activation execution with Guava.
The proposal
What Your Proposal Should Answer
A strong proposal should clearly define your audience, activation format, builder journey, delivery plan, and expected results. Use the questions below to make sure you've covered everything we need to evaluate your idea.
Qualification moment
A moment that identifies builders with real intent — a project pitch, an idea submission, a prototype, a short standup, a demo.
Conversion moment
A clear, trackable path into HackMeridian while attendees are in the room and engaged.
48-hour follow-up
Registration and next steps to every attendee within 48 hours. Most conversion happens here.
- Who exactly is your target community? Name the specific group, not a generic category.
- Which track are you targeting — Genesis, Scale, or both — and why does your community map to it?
- What format are you running, and why is it right for this audience?
- What is your qualification moment?
- What is your conversion moment, and when does it happen?
- Which content modules from Guava's library will you use, and who is your local, native-language facilitator?
- What are your specific KPI targets — attendance, qualified builders, registrations, applications?
- What are your specific dates and budget breakdown?
Approved
Specific, credible detail across all 8 questions.
Returned for revision
Audience, conversion plan, or format isn't specific enough. Resubmit within 48 hours to stay in the current cycle.
Declined
Can't demonstrate reach to the target builder profile, or no KPI targets are set.
What success looks like
A successful activation gets builders closer to HackMeridian.
| Success looks like | What it means |
|---|---|
| Right builders | You bring together developers, founders, and builders who are genuinely interested in building with Stellar. |
| Hands-on experience | Participants leave with practical experience using Stellar and a clear understanding of what they can build. |
| Hackathon-ready | Builders leave with an idea, direction, or early prototype they can take into HackMeridian. |
| Path to Lisbon | Participants know what HackMeridian is, why they should participate, and what their next step is. |
| Strong participation | Builders from your activation go on to register, apply, and ultimately participate in HackMeridian. |
The program's working bar: at least 20% of activation attendees convert into HackMeridian registrations; 35%+ may earn priority for future program budget and increased travel-grant opportunities.
Choose your format
Three formats. One bar.
IRL Event Series
For partners with access to multiple communities or venues who can build momentum over several weeks, closing on a demo night.
- Track
- Genesis + Scale
- Attendance
- 150–300 cumulative
- Expected applications
- 10–20 at the close
Scale Founder Evening
Invite-only, one evening. For high-signal networks of experienced founders and teams who have already shipped.
- Track
- Scale
- Attendance
- 15–30
- Expected applications
- 6–12
Have a better idea? Propose another format — just show the same qualification and conversion mechanics. Full format guidance, content themes, and the activation toolkit live in the Partner Guide.
The application
Partner Proposal
Tell us about your community, the activation you want to run, how you plan to reach the right builders, and what you need to make it happen.
Deadline: September 4, 2026
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Not ready to submit? Start with the Partner Guide — formats, content themes, and the activation toolkit. Every activation carries the same line: FIND YOUR WAY → HACKMERIDIAN.