TechChill Student Challenge
TechChill Student Challenge returns in its 24-hour format!
Think you need years of experience to break into startups? You don't. You just need one day to start. This isn't about who knows the most. These 24 hours are about willingness to try, learn, and build a solution alongside other curious and open-minded students.
Why join?
Get a complete introduction to the startup world through direct insights from founders and immediate practical execution. You won't just listen to theories, you will apply them to build and pitch a real solution within a day.
What you'll do
You’ll start by hearing directly from startup founders and people who are building startups today. You’ll learn how they think, how they pitch, and how they turn early ideas into something worth sharing.
Then it’s your turn. Together with other students, you’ll take on a challenge, shape an idea, and prepare a pitch. By the end of the 24 hours, you’ll present what you’ve come up with and see how far you can go in a short amount of time.
What to Expect:
In just 24 hours, you'll hack, snack, and collaborate with some of the coolest tech minds around.
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Work intensively with your team on a real challenge
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Make fast decisions, test ideas, and iterate under time pressure
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Learn from founders, mentors through talks and mentoring sessions
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Pitch your solution to a jury at the end of the challenge
Who is this for:
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Students aged 18–26 with a valid student ID
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High school seniors (12th grade, 18+ years old) are welcome too
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Apply solo or bring a team
Never been to a hackathon? Perfect. This is your chance, too!
What’s in it for you?
Everyone present for both days who completes the challenge receives a ticket to TechChill 2026 (March 25–27).
Event Details:
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Dates: February 21, 13:00 – February 22, 16:00
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Location: Startup House Riga
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Application deadline: February 12, 23:59
Spots are limited, so think fast and apply now!
If you got any questions, reach out to student@techchill.co