How much does it cost to participate?

DubHacks Next is an equity-free, cost-free program.

What are you looking for in applicants?

See the overview for Projects, and for Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.

Should I apply to the Project or Entrepreneur-in-Residence Track?

If you are already working on something and are near MVP, apply to the Project Track. If you don’t quite have a product but want to explore the tech startup space and surround yourself with a vibrant community, apply as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

What is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence?

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, or EiRs for short, are individuals who come in without a project and are looking to learn more about tech startups to create their own in the future. Our EiRs are passionate builders who love meeting like-minded people interested in tech startups. We're looking for a diverse group of EiRs with skills across engineering, business, product, and design.

How long has Next been around?

Batch 3 will be our 4th year running Next.

When will applications for Batch 3 open?

We will be opening applications for projects and EiRs to join Batch 3 in the latter half of Fall quarter 2023.

What is the time commitment of the program?

As a participant of an ongoing batch, expect to commit at least 2 ****hours a week for scheduled content throughout the 16-week incubator, as well as the time you spend building your project. While the program concludes after 16 weeks, you'll get to be a part of the Next community for as long as you remain involved.

Do I need to be a UW student to participate?

Our expectation is that EiR applicants are current UW students and that Project teams consist of a majority of UW students.

Who are Next's sponsors and partners?

Who's behind the scenes running Next?

The Next team consists of Ryan Hsu (INFO + Foster '25), Aryan Mahindra (CS '25), Niyati Trivedi (CS '26), Martin Johnson (MechE + Philosophy '26), and Sthiti Patnaik (CS '26).

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