DEVTHON 2026 · WEST BENGAL
Hackathon in Kolkata 2026
Kolkata — eastern India's academic and cultural capital with a rich engineering heritage. DEVTHON 2026, organized by DevUp Ecosystem, brings a national innovation hackathon to students, developers, designers, and startups from Kolkata — with 36 innovation domains, prizes, internships, placements, and startup incubation.
Why Kolkata students should join DEVTHON 2026
Kolkata 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 Kolkata and all of West Bengal, 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata we welcome
- IIT Kharagpur
- Jadavpur University
- IIEST Shibpur
- Heritage Institute of Technology
Not listed? Every college in West Bengal is welcome. Lead your campus through our Campus Ambassador program.
Frequently asked questions — Hackathon in Kolkata
Is there a hackathon in Kolkata in 2026?
Yes. DEVTHON 2026 is a national innovation hackathon open to students, developers, designers, and startups from Kolkata, West Bengal 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 Kolkata.
Which is the best hackathon for students in Kolkata?
DEVTHON is one of the most ambitious student hackathons available to participants from Kolkata. 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata can participate online, and finalists are invited to the on-ground grand finale.
What can participants from Kolkata 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 Kolkata and West Bengal.
Which colleges in Kolkata can take part?
Students from every engineering college and university in Kolkata are welcome, including IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, and many more across West Bengal. DEVTHON also runs a Campus Ambassador program for students who want to lead participation from their college.