8 months ago
Important Competition Reminders
Thank you so much for registering to participate in FigBuild 2026! Here are a few important updates to make sure you’re ready for launch day on March 6th:
🔗 Join the Slack
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Please join the FigBuild Slack to find teammates, get updates, and ask questions!
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Note: Slack limits each invite link to 400 people. If the link isn’t working, a new one will be posted shortly.
👥 Team Requirements
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Teams must consist of 2-4 students.
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There is no separate team registration process on Devpost.
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Each team member should register individually on Devpost.
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You will list your team members’ names and emails during the submission process.
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All participants must be currently enrolled university students.
🔓 Figma EDU Verification Required
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Verification Link: https://www.figma.com/education/apply
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Every team member must complete Figma EDU verification to gain access to Figma Make.
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We will be sending a promo code link to your email that provides additional Figma Make credits for the event.
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Make sure you’re EDU verified so you can redeem your credits.
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If you run into any issues, message us in the #verification-support channel on Slack.
🚀 Launch Reminder
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The official challenge prompt will be released on Friday, March 6 at 12 PM EST.
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Building begins once the prompt is live and ends on Monday, March 9 at 11 PM EST.
Make sure your team is formed, verified, and ready to go before Friday!
We’re excited to see what you build!
The Figma for Edu Team