YCY Combinator · hackathons
Naïve Autonomous Company Hackathon at YC
prizes$50,000
$50,000+ in sponsor credits and a guaranteed YC interview for 1st place, plus $15K+ in track prizes and $1K+ in credits for every participant
OrganizerNaïve x Y Combinator
Prize pool1st place: iPhone 18 Pro per team member, guaranteed YC interview and $50,000+ in sponsor credits; Mac Mini Pros (2nd), Mac Minis (3rd); $15K+ in extra track prizes; $1K+ in credits for all participants
FormatIn person · San Francisco, USA
EligibilityMust be at least 16 on the event date; capacity 200.
DatesNov 7 - Nov 8, 2026
DeadlineEnds 7 Nov 2026
Register (team applications allowed, 16+) on the YC events page for the two-day hackathon at the YC office in San Francisco on Nov 7-8, then build an agent-run company with the Naïve SDK.
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Guide verified 29 Oct 2026 · from official pageWho qualifies
- Must be at least 16 on the event date; capacity 200.
What you need
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Typical approval time
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Step by step
- Register (team applications allowed, 16+) on the YC events page for the two-day hackathon at the YC office in San Francisco on Nov 7-8, then build an agent-run company with the Naïve SDK.
Common rejection reasons
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Tips & fine print
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