DEVTHON 2026 · MAHARASHTRA
Hackathon in Pune 2026
Pune — the Oxford of the East, with one of India's largest student and IT populations. DEVTHON 2026, organized by DevUp Ecosystem, brings a national innovation hackathon to students, developers, designers, and startups from Pune — with 36 innovation domains, prizes, internships, placements, and startup incubation.
Why Pune students should join DEVTHON 2026
Pune 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 Pune and all of Maharashtra, 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 Pune 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 Pune we welcome
- COEP Technological University
- VIT Pune
- MIT-WPU
- PICT
- Symbiosis Institute of Technology
Not listed? Every college in Maharashtra is welcome. Lead your campus through our Campus Ambassador program.
Frequently asked questions — Hackathon in Pune
Is there a hackathon in Pune in 2026?
Yes. DEVTHON 2026 is a national innovation hackathon open to students, developers, designers, and startups from Pune, Maharashtra 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 Pune.
Which is the best hackathon for students in Pune?
DEVTHON is one of the most ambitious student hackathons available to participants from Pune. 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 Pune 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 Pune can participate online, and finalists are invited to the on-ground grand finale.
What can participants from Pune 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 Pune and Maharashtra.
Which colleges in Pune can take part?
Students from every engineering college and university in Pune are welcome, including COEP Technological University, VIT Pune, MIT-WPU, and many more across Maharashtra. DEVTHON also runs a Campus Ambassador program for students who want to lead participation from their college.