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What is the BRASA Hacks Challenge?

What is the BRASA Hacks Challenge?

BRASA was founded with the mission of empowering and equipping the next generation of leaders who will transform Brazil. We are passionate about innovation and believe in the power of technology.

BRASA was founded with the mission of empowering and equipping the next generation of leaders who will transform Brazil. We are passionate about innovation and believe in the power of technology.

BRASA was founded with the mission of empowering and equipping the next generation of leaders who will transform Brazil. We are passionate about innovation and believe in the power of technology.

That’s why we created BRASA Hacks: an immersive, 100% online experience that connects, develops, and engages Brazilian students interested in technology and innovation.

That’s why we created BRASA Hacks: an immersive, 100% online experience that connects, develops, and engages Brazilian students interested in technology and innovation.

The hackathon brings together Brazilian students from some of the world’s most prestigious universities, along with leaders driving positive impact both in Brazil and abroad.

The hackathon brings together Brazilian students from some of the world’s most prestigious universities, along with leaders driving positive impact both in Brazil and abroad.

Our Goal

Hackathon

Hackathon

Our main goal is to connect a network of Brazilian students passionate about driving change through technology – fostering discussions that promote innovation.

It’s a full immersion into the tech world.

Our main goal is to connect a network of Brazilian students passionate about driving change through technology – fostering discussions that promote innovation.

It’s a full immersion into the tech world.

Participants will develop technical solutions to real challenges faced by leading companies, working in teams of up to five Brazilian students around the world.

Participants will develop technical solutions to real challenges faced by leading companies, working in teams of up to five Brazilian students around the world.

The hackathon is entirely online and includes mentoring sessions with representatives from participating companies. There will be three tracks, each hosted by a different company, with a unique challenge based on real business needs.

The hackathon is entirely online and includes mentoring sessions with representatives from participating companies. There will be three tracks, each hosted by a different company, with a unique challenge based on real business needs.

Who We’re Looking For

Is this challenge for you?

Is this challenge for you?

BRASA Hacks is the official BRASA hackathon, made for those who want to learn, create, and innovate. You just need to:

BRASA Hacks is the official BRASA hackathon, made for those who want to learn, create, and innovate. You just need to:

  • Be a student in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields

  • Have a passion for technology and innovation

  • No prior hackathon experience required!

  • BRASA Hacks is the perfect space to learn, collaborate, and make an impact.

Tracks

Explore challenges from previous editions

The tracks are challenges proposed by BRASA Hacks’ partner companies, based on real problems they face in their daily operations. Each track is tailored to the context and goals of the hackathon. You and your team choose the track, dive deep into the challenge, and work with mentors and experts from the company to develop your solution.

The tracks are challenges proposed by BRASA Hacks’ partner companies, based on real problems they face in their daily operations. Each track is tailored to the context and goals of the hackathon. You and your team choose the track, dive deep into the challenge, and work with mentors and experts from the company to develop your solution.

  • BTG Pactual

    CHALLENGE

    OpenFinance

    Saiba Mais

  • HURB

    CHALLENGE

    Climate Disasters Predictions

    Saiba Mais

  • WillowTree + Poatek

    CHALLENGE

    BlockChain

    Saiba Mais

  • BTG Pactual

    CHALLENGE

    OpenFinance

    Saiba Mais

  • HURB

    CHALLENGE

    Climate Disasters Predictions

    Saiba Mais

  • WillowTree + Poatek

    CHALLENGE

    BlockChain

    Saiba Mais

Phases

An Immersion into the Tech World

An Immersion into the Tech World

The BRASA Hacks Challenge aims not only to build a prototype but also to foster personal growth for each participant through webinars and mentorship sessions. It is divided into three phases:

The BRASA Hacks Challenge aims not only to build a prototype but also to foster personal growth for each participant through webinars and mentorship sessions. It is divided into three phases:

Hackathon

 Choose a track and give your best in developing and presenting a prototype solution!

Evaluation

The BRASA jury will select the best projects from each track. The winning teams will be invited to present their solutions at BRASA Summit Americas 2025 in Boston.

BRASA Summit Américas

The finalist teams will showcase their projects in a panel before a board of professionals and industry experts!

Speakers

Voices that have taken the BRASA Hacks stage

Voices that have taken the BRASA Hacks stage

Voices that have taken the BRASA Hacks stage

Partner Companies

Companies that have walked alongside BRASA Hacks

Companies that have walked alongside BRASA Hacks

Companies that have walked alongside BRASA Hacks

FAQ

How can I get involved with BRASA?

Do I need to study abroad to participate?

When do applications for the global team take place?

How does volunteering at BRASA work?

What does a volunteer mentor do?

What is a BRASA Local?