Road to Buenos Aires — Global Builder Union (Startups Edition)

Road to Buenos Aires Overview

Co-hosted by BAS and HackVC, Road to Buenos Aires is a global, community-powered selection program bringing high-potential startups to Devconnect Buenos Aires. We’ll select 15 individuals (across teams) who can articulate a sustainable path to PMF and long-term business viability. Selected founders receive a USD 1,000 travel stipend (per person), Hacker House accommodation (Nov 14–23), Devconnect ticket (Nov 17–22), plus curated networking, investor meetups, and speaking opportunities. Community partners worldwide are invited to nominate teams from their ecosystems.

Prizes

• Travel Stipend: USD 1,000 per selected individual (up to 15 total)
• Lodging: Bed at the Hacker House (Nov 14–23, Buenos Aires)
• Event Access: Devconnect ticket (Nov 17–22) + side events
• Networking & Exposure: Investor meetups, partner/community events, media features (interviews, social spotlights, recap)

Eligibility / Requirement

• Who: Startups from idea → MVP → early traction/GTM (all stages welcome)
• What we look for: Clear problem framing, credible market timing, defensible approach (tech or biz), early signals of demand (users/pilots/LOIs/waitlists) or a strong discovery plan, and a realistic GTM.
• Submission package (recommended):
  • Pitch deck (PDF or link)
  • GitHub or technical repo (if applicable)
  • Product demo (live link or short Loom/video)
  • Founder info (bios, LinkedIn/Twitter, prior projects)
  • Team travel plan (how many team members intend to join in Buenos Aires; names/roles)

Note: Early teams without code are welcome—share discovery insights, validation plan, and why now.

Tracks

• General Track (Open Stage): Idea, MVP, early users, or GTM scale; sectors include Infra, Research, AI, Finance/DeFi, DePIN, Consumer, and more. Key is why you’ll excel now and sustain over time.
• Sponsored Tracks (Optional): We may add sponsor-specific tracks with extra requirements (e.g., designated stack, data sets, integration targets, themed problem statements). These will be listed on this page as they go live; teams can apply to both the General Track and any relevant Sponsored Track.

Timeline (KST / UTC+9)

• Scouting & Applications Open: Now → Tue, Oct 29, 23:59
• Interviews/Review Window: Oct 26 – Nov 1
• Final Decision Announced: Sun, Nov 2
• Hacker House (Buenos Aires): Nov 14 – Nov 23
• Partner Events (examples):
  • Startup World Cup Argentina: Nov 15 – 19
  • Devconnect Main: Nov 17 – 22
  • Additional community-driven meetups, speaking slots, and investor sessions throughout the week

Contact

• Discord: discord.gg/c8Snswayuw
  • Please introduce yourself on the #self-introduction after #check-in
  • You will see #rtba on Program
• Email: contact@ludium.world
• Telegram: @Ludium_Agwn

Tip for submission title: “[Project Name] — Road to Buenos Aires”. If you’re a community partner nominating a team, note your community name in the submission.