Why brands sponsor DEVTHON
DEVTHON 2026 is a 36-hour national campus hackathon organized by DevUp Ecosystem, hosted at Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology (VJIT), Hyderabad. It brings together thousands of high-intent student developers, designers, and founders for real-world problem-solving — making it a high-recall, cost-efficient channel to reach India's emerging tech talent and position your brand alongside founders, startups, and emerging technology.
Sponsorship tiers
Top-tier positioning across the entire event — opening keynote slot, brand video in the opening & closing ceremony, main-stage branding, prime physical placement, priority talent access, and a startup/brand case-study feature.
Strong brand presence — a panel/session speaking slot, logo on main-stage backdrops and HD screens, standard digital promotions, a booth/experience zone, and standard talent-discovery access.
Event-level recognition — logo on the official website, registration portal, participant & winner certificates, posters and collaterals, plus social promotions and post-event ecosystem access.
Pricing is shared in the sponsorship deck so we can recommend the right fit for your goals and budget. Custom and in-kind partnerships are also welcome.
Benefits at a glance
| Benefit | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official partner title | Industry / Knowledge Partner | Associate Partner | Supporting Partner |
| Leadership visibility & recognition | Top-tier positioning | Strong presence | Event-level |
| Keynote / leadership speaking slot | Opening / Prime slot | Panel / Session slot | — |
| Brand video in opening & closing ceremony | ✓ | — | — |
| Logo on main-stage backdrops & HD screens | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Logo on official website & registration portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on participant & winner certificates (2,000+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital promotions (reels, creatives, mentions) | Premium & Priority | Standard | Limited |
| Social media promotions (college + ecosystem) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on posters, flyers & collaterals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical branding (banners & standees) | Prime locations | Key locations | General locations |
| Booth / experience zone at venue | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Talent discovery & engagement | Priority access | Standard access | General access |
| Startup / brand case-study feature | ✓ | — | — |
| Post-event visibility & ecosystem access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aggregated engagement insights (non-personal) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Backed by a strong ecosystem
DEVTHON is delivered in partnership with leading institutions and innovation bodies:
Sponsorship FAQ
Why sponsor DEVTHON 2026?
DEVTHON puts your brand in front of 2,000+ high-intent student developers, founders, and innovators from 100+ colleges during an immersive 36-hour national hackathon — with 2.5 lakh+ digital impressions across campus and social channels. It's a cost-efficient way to build brand recall and access a curated talent pipeline for internships and hiring.
What sponsorship tiers are available?
Three tiers: Platinum (Industry/Knowledge Partner), Gold (Associate Partner), and Silver (Supporting Partner). Each unlocks a different level of on-stage, digital, physical, and talent-access benefits. Request the sponsorship deck for the full benefits matrix and current pricing.
Can sponsors recruit or offer internships to participants?
Yes. Talent discovery is a core benefit — sponsors gain access to top-performing teams, demos, and finalists, and can introduce internships, challenges, tools, or hiring opportunities aligned with their goals.
What kind of brand exposure do sponsors get?
Exposure spans the official website and registration portal, participant and winner certificates, main-stage backdrops and screens, posters, standees and venue branding, plus multi-channel digital promotion across Instagram, LinkedIn, X, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
How do we become a sponsor?
Email us to request the full sponsorship deck with tier benefits and pricing. We'll help you choose the tier that fits your goals and budget and finalize the partnership.
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