Dragon Connector
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Sponsors

The community Matt brings

  • Builders

    Da Nang developers, designers and students, many building on Solana for the first time.

  • Digital nomads

    Remote engineers and founders based in Da Nang who turn up to build, not just to network.

  • Business owners

    Local founders and shop owners looking for products they can use.

  • Event hosts

    The organizers behind the city’s meetups, inside and outside web3, who share what they see.

Why sponsor

  • AdoptionTeams build on your product during the day and keep using it after.
  • HiringMeet developers and designers by watching them ship, with their consent.
  • BrandYour name in the app, on stage, on screen and on the apparel.
  • ContentPhotos, a highlight video and a recap you can share.

Sponsor tiers

Four tiers. Clear deliverables.

Track sponsor

3 of 3 open

Track

$1,500 per sponsor

Own a track and set its challenge.

Pays forYour track’s prizes and judging.

  • Name a track, such as “Your brand Track”, and write its challenge
  • Track prizes paid from your package, in VND or goods
  • A featured card with your logo and link in the participant app
  • Logo on the website, stage screen and track signage
  • A 2-minute challenge brief at the opening
  • A seat on the track’s judging panel
  • Office hours with teams during the build
  • Opt-in introductions to the track’s teams and a track results report

Prize sponsor

6 of 6 open

Prize

$500 per sponsor

Fund one named prize, such as Best design.

Pays forThe prize itself: the full amount goes to the winners.

  • A named prize: “Best design by your brand”, for example
  • The full $500 paid to the winners, in VND or goods
  • A logo card in the participant app
  • Logo on the website and stage screen
  • Present the prize at the awards
  • The winners’ project in the recap

In-kind partner

Open

In-kind

Goods or services

Provide something the day needs.

Pays forVenue, food and drink, apparel, devices, connectivity or media.

  • Your logo in the partners row of the participant app
  • Thanks on the website and from the stage
  • Signage where your product or service is used
  • On-site presence as agreed

Compare the tiers

DragonTrackPrizeIn-kind
Contribution$3,000$1,500$500Goods or services
Slots1Up to 3Up to 6Open
NamingPresents the eventNames a trackNames a prizeNot included
Theme and tracksSets the theme and up to 3 tracksSets one track’s challengeNot includedNot included
In the participant appTop bannerFeatured cardLogo cardPartners row
Website, stage and printLead logo, apparel includedLogo and track signageLogoWhere your service is used
On stage5-minute keynote2-minute briefPresents the prizeThanks
JudgingFinals panelTrack panelNot includedNot included
BuildersWorkshop and finalist introsOffice hours and track introsNot includedOn-site presence
After the eventFull recap and videoTrack resultsWinner showcaseThanks in the recap

Sponsor tracker

Who has committed so far.

A commitment counts once it is agreed in writing. Offers stay offers until their terms are agreed.

Updated 4 November 2026

Committed in cash

$0 / $5,300

Be the first.

No cash is committed yet, so the first sponsor sets the tone for the whole event.

Tiers filled

  • Dragon0 of 1 taken
  • Track0 of 3 taken
  • Prize0 of 6 taken
  • In-kind2 offers
SponsorTierContributionStatus
Johnny Dang WorldwideIn-kindEvent apparel, made at its rates with local manufacturers in Saigon and HanoiOffered, terms to agree
Trung Hieu BuiIn-kindHis coffee shop and build spaceOffered, terms to agree

In the participant app

Every tier has a place on the app’s Sponsors page.

Builders open the app all day to check in, read announcements and submit. Each tier maps to one placement, from the top banner to the partners row.

  • The Sponsors page in Preview mode: the Dragon banner at the top and Track cards
    01The top banner and track cards
  • Further down the Sponsors page: Prize cards and the In-kind partners row
    02Prize cards and the partners row

Example placements in Preview mode. The brands are placeholders, not sponsors.

How prizes are paid

  • Every prize is paid in VND by bank transfer, or in goods. Never in crypto or tokens.
  • Prizes over VND 20 million carry 10% personal income tax, which the payer withholds and declares.
  • Your contribution is agreed in a short written sponsorship agreement before we announce you.

Dragon Connector is an independent event. It is not run or endorsed by Solana Mobile.

Sponsor questions

How do we pay?

By bank transfer in VND or USD against a written sponsorship agreement. In-kind partners supply goods or services instead.

When do you need to know?

By 28 November to appear on the apparel and printed material. Later sponsors still get the app, website and stage.

Can we set our own theme?

Yes, at Dragon level. If you want an AI-agent or product-specific hackathon instead of mobile apps on Solana, the theme and tracks are yours.

Can we hire participants?

You can meet them at your table and in office hours. We share contact details only with builders who opt in.

Is this endorsed by Solana Mobile?

No. Dragon Connector is independent and is not run or endorsed by Solana Mobile.