Pinch Me! I Want 50K

Win $50,000. Build Something Real.Pinch Me! I Want 50K is a national hackathon brought to you by Pinch Payments and The Founders Union.Over one weekend, teams across Australia will build and pitch innovative solutions using the Pinch Payments API, competing for a $50,000 cash prize.Whether you're a founder, developer, designer, product thinker, creative, or someone with a great idea, this hackathon is designed for people who want to build, not just talk about building.About the ChallengeThe challenge is simple:Use the Pinch Payments API to solve a real problem.Teams are free to explore any use case, including:• Billing and invoicing• Subscription management• Payment automation• Marketplace payments• Embedded payments• Reconciliation workflows• Any other commercially viable payment solutionParticipants will have access to the Pinch Payments sandbox environment, allowing them to build and test solutions without processing real payments.Key DatesRegistrations Close:22 July, 11:59 PMLaunch Event:24 July (Sydney + live-streamed nationally)Build Weekend:25–26 JulyFirst Submission Deadline:26 JulyPolishing Week:27–31 JulyFinal Submission Deadline:31 JulyDemo & Pitch Night:10 AugustWinner Announced:10 AugustPrizeFirst Place: $50,000 CashOutstanding teams may also be invited to explore ongoing opportunities within the Pinch Payments and The Founders Union ecosystem.