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Sai Vidya Institute of Technology · hackathons
Hackfest Season - 1
prizes$600,000
$600,000 in prizes (cash)
OrganizerSai Vidya Institute of Technology
Prize pool$600,000
FormatIn-person · Bangalore
EligibilityAges 18+ only College students only Team required: 2 to 3 members All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions
DatesOct 15 - 18, 2026
DeadlineEnds 18 Oct 2026
Devpost lists the prize as $600,000 for a college hackathon in Bangalore with 16 registrants — this may be a currency mislabel (₹); confirm on the page.
Register on Devpost, build during the submission period (Oct 15 - 18, 2026) and submit before the deadline.
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How to claim
Guide verified 17 Oct 2026 · from official pageWho qualifies
- Ages 18+ only College students only Team required: 2 to 3 members All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions
What you need
- Team
- Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.
Typical approval time
- Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.
Step by step
- Register on Devpost, build during the submission period (Oct 15 - 18, 2026) and submit before the deadline.
- Hackathon Format Round 1 — Online Open Innovation: Choose one track, identify a real-world problem, and submit your proposed solution
- Register now: https://hackfest.site/
Common rejection reasons
- Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.
Tips & fine print
- Participation & Important Dates Team size: 2–3 members
- IMPORTANT DATES 18 October 2026: Registration and Round 1 submission deadline
Lines are quoted from the official page; anything not on the page is marked “not stated” rather than guessed.
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