Holy Hack,

About the event

Holy Hack is an intensive 24-hour hackathon taking place on March 10-11 in Leuven, Belgium. The event gathers 250 high-potential students (mainly engineers, IT and business students) who work in teams of 4–5 to transform an idea into a reality.

Teams solve a partners' business case by developing:

• A Functional Prototype

• A Business Plan

• A Final Pitch

Throughout the 24 hours, we provide participants with workshops, technical coaching and the tools they need to succeed. We provide catering, refreshments and fun activities. The event concludes with a networking reception and booth fair.

Why should you sponsor?

By supporting Holy Hack, you aren't just sponsoring an event; you are investing in the talent that will build the future of the Belgian and European startup landscape.

Holy Hack 2026 offers direct, high-frequency brand exposure to 250 of Belgium’s top students. We provide tangible marketing assets and recruitment data that offer a clear return on your investment:

1. Dominant Brand Visibility

• Physical Branding: Your logo on the official event flyers, posters, and banners across the KU Leuven campus, city of Leuven and the hackathon venue.

• Digital Reach: Dedicated posts on our Social Media channels (LinkedIn/Instagram) announcing the partnership to our network of students, alumni and tech professionals (reach 5000+ people).

2. Direct Talent & Recruitment Assets

• CV Database Access

3. Product & "Food" Sponsorship Opportunities

• Catering Branding: Sponsor a specific meal (Breakfast, "Midnight Pizza," or the Networking Drinks). We will feature your branding at the food stations and announce your company as the "Energy Partner" that kept the hackers going.

• Tool Adoption: Provide your software or API as the "official tool" of the hackathon, ensuring 50+ teams are actively using your product for 24 hours straight.

4. Challenge & Prize Ownership

• Themed Prizes: Sponsor prizes for the winning teams.

sofie bauwens

Final year masters student at KU Leuven and responsible for organizing Holy Hack 2026 on behalf of NEXT. NEXT is a non-profit student organization which connects students to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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