DEVTHON 2026 · KARNATAKA
Hackathon in Bengaluru 2026
Bengaluru — India's Silicon Valley and the country's densest concentration of tech talent and startups. DEVTHON 2026, organized by DevUp Ecosystem, brings a national innovation hackathon to students, developers, designers, and startups from Bengaluru — with 36 innovation domains, prizes, internships, placements, and startup incubation.
Why Bengaluru students should join DEVTHON 2026
Bengaluru has one of India's strongest pools of engineering and design talent, yet high-quality innovation hackathons that lead to real outcomes — internships, placements, funding, and incubation — remain rare. DEVTHON was built to close that gap. As a national hackathon, it welcomes teams from Bengaluru and all of Karnataka, combining a 36-hour build sprint with a full innovation ecosystem behind it.
Whether you are a first-year student writing your first line of code, a final-year engineer preparing for placements, or an early founder validating an idea, DEVTHON gives you a stage, mentors, and a direct line to recruiters and investors.
36 innovation domains open to Bengaluru participants
Compete in the track that matches your passion — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain & Web3, Cloud & DevOps, Web and Mobile Development, IoT, Robotics, Drone Technology, HealthTech, FinTech, EdTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, SpaceTech, AR/VR, Quantum Computing, Smart Cities, and many more.
Colleges and universities in Bengaluru we welcome
- IISc Bangalore
- RV College of Engineering
- PES University
- BMS College of Engineering
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Not listed? Every college in Karnataka is welcome. Lead your campus through our Campus Ambassador program.
Frequently asked questions — Hackathon in Bengaluru
Is there a hackathon in Bengaluru in 2026?
Yes. DEVTHON 2026 is a national innovation hackathon open to students, developers, designers, and startups from Bengaluru, Karnataka and across India. It is organized by DevUp Ecosystem and offers both on-ground participation at its Hyderabad venue and online participation for teams from Bengaluru.
Which is the best hackathon for students in Bengaluru?
DEVTHON is one of the most ambitious student hackathons available to participants from Bengaluru. Beyond a 36-hour build sprint across 36 innovation domains, it adds startup incubation, paid internship and placement opportunities, and direct mentorship from industry leaders — going far beyond a traditional coding competition.
How can students from Bengaluru register for DEVTHON?
Registration is free and open online. Visit the DEVTHON hackathons page, choose your innovation track, and register your team of up to 4 members. Teams from Bengaluru can participate online, and finalists are invited to the on-ground grand finale.
What can participants from Bengaluru win at DEVTHON?
DEVTHON offers a growing prize pool, paid internships with monthly stipends, startup incubation support, and networking with recruiters and investors — a strong opportunity for engineering students and early founders from Bengaluru and Karnataka.
Which colleges in Bengaluru can take part?
Students from every engineering college and university in Bengaluru are welcome, including IISc Bangalore, RV College of Engineering, PES University, and many more across Karnataka. DEVTHON also runs a Campus Ambassador program for students who want to lead participation from their college.