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