DEVTHON 2026 · ANDHRA PRADESH
Hackathon in Vijayawada 2026
Vijayawada — a central Andhra Pradesh hub for engineering education and startups. DEVTHON 2026, organized by DevUp Ecosystem, brings a national innovation hackathon to students, developers, designers, and startups from Vijayawada — with 36 innovation domains, prizes, internships, placements, and startup incubation.
Why Vijayawada students should join DEVTHON 2026
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada and all of Andhra Pradesh, 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 Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada we welcome
- VIT-AP University
- SRM University AP
- VR Siddhartha Engineering College
- IIIT (nearby)
Not listed? Every college in Andhra Pradesh is welcome. Lead your campus through our Campus Ambassador program.
Frequently asked questions — Hackathon in Vijayawada
Is there a hackathon in Vijayawada in 2026?
Yes. DEVTHON 2026 is a national innovation hackathon open to students, developers, designers, and startups from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 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 Vijayawada.
Which is the best hackathon for students in Vijayawada?
DEVTHON is one of the most ambitious student hackathons available to participants from Vijayawada. 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 Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada can participate online, and finalists are invited to the on-ground grand finale.
What can participants from Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada and Andhra Pradesh.
Which colleges in Vijayawada can take part?
Students from every engineering college and university in Vijayawada are welcome, including VIT-AP University, SRM University AP, VR Siddhartha Engineering College, and many more across Andhra Pradesh. DEVTHON also runs a Campus Ambassador program for students who want to lead participation from their college.