Welcome to Dev Challenge, an open hackathon where innovation meets creativity! This event is designed to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of technology, bringing together coders, designers, and tech enthusiasts from all corners. Whether you're an experienced developer or a newbie eager to learn, Dev Challenge is your stage to create, collaborate, and compete.

 

What makes Dev Challenge special?

  • Open Format: Work solo or with a team—it's your choice!
  • Diverse Tracks: From AI to sustainability, health tech to smart cities, there’s a track for everyone.
  • Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors throughout the event.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow innovators and industry experts.
  • Prizes & Recognition: Amazing prizes for the best projects, plus a chance to showcase your work to a panel of esteemed judges.

 

Event Schedule:

  • Day 1: Hackathon kickoff, team formation, and idea brainstorming.
  • Day 2: Coding sessions, mentor check-ins, and workshops.
  • Day 3: Final touches, project submission, and presentations to judges.

Requirements

To participate in Dev Challenge, here’s what you need to submit:

  • Project: Your fully functional software, prototype, or proof of concept.
  • Code Repository: Submit the link to your GitHub or any repository where your project is hosted.
  • Presentation: A short video (2-3 minutes) explaining your project—its purpose, technology stack, and innovation. (not mendatory)
  • Documentation: A brief write-up of how your project works, the challenges faced, and potential impact.

Make sure to submit everything on Devpost before the deadline!

You can also submit your old but working projects !!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$6,000 in prizes
Winner
1 winner

Runner Up 1
1 winner

Runner Up 2
1 winner

Best in Tech
2 winners

Participation Swags
500 winners

Total 500 Prizes will be given ,kindly fill the SWAGS form

Every participants will get certificates and prizes

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma
Jury Member

Aryendra Dalal

Aryendra Dalal
Deloitte Services LP

Vamsi Vemoori

Vamsi Vemoori
Jury Member

Prathyusha Nama

Prathyusha Nama
AlignTech, USA

Karthik Manne

Karthik Manne
Jury Member

Srinivasulu Harshavardhan Kendyala

Srinivasulu Harshavardhan Kendyala
Sr Manager (Technical & Delivery Lead) , JPMORGAN CHASE,

Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran

Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran
Senior Big Data Engineering Manager, Zoom Communications, Inc.

Aparna Achanta

Aparna Achanta
Principal Security Architect, IBM

Goutham Kacheru,

Goutham Kacheru,
Sr. Software Engineer, Apexon.

Srinivas Murri

Srinivas Murri
Lead Data Engineer , Meta

Anila Gogineni

Anila Gogineni
Software Engineer, Google

Binoj Melath Nalinakshan Nair
Principal Site Reliability Engineer, Oracle

Bhanuprakash Madupati

Bhanuprakash Madupati
Technology Leader & Senior Software Engineer ,Minnesota Department of Corrections

SAMANT KUMAR

SAMANT KUMAR
Portfolio Manager, Capgemini

Sivakumar Ramakrishnan

Sivakumar Ramakrishnan
Executive Director, Statistical Programming, Innovations & AI

Shantanu Seth

Shantanu Seth
Senior Director, Axtria

Anant Agarwal

Anant Agarwal
Manager, Master Data Management, Petco

Hina Gandhi

Hina Gandhi
Senior Software Engineer at Cisco

Shrikant Nagori

Shrikant Nagori
Co-founder, Socratic Inc

Rahul Prathikantam

Rahul Prathikantam
Senior Engineering Manager, NCR Atleos

Shailendra Shrivastava
Senior Specialist - Azure Cloud, Data & AI, Microsoft

Swetha Chinta

Swetha Chinta
Oracle ERP Cloud Developer Caesars Entertainment

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma
Jury Member

Guru Prasad Selvarajan

Guru Prasad Selvarajan
Data Artichitect/Sr Data Analyst HCLTech, USA

Karthik Shivkumar

Karthik Shivkumar
Walmart

Sunil Medepalli
Sr. Programmer Analyst, Prime Consulting LLC.

Sumit Abhichandani

Sumit Abhichandani

Darshan Kapashi
Socratic AI

Shubham Gupta

Shubham Gupta
AI & Innovations, Noblesoft Solutions Inc.

Sai Vishnu Vardhan Machapatri
Jury Member

Judging Criteria

  • 1. Innovation and Creativity
    How unique and original is the idea? Does the project present a novel solution to an existing problem or offer a fresh perspective? Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
  • 2. Technical Implementation
    How well is the technology implemented? Is the code clean, efficient, and functional? Does the project use advanced or innovative technologies
  • 3.Presentation and Communication
    How effectively was the project presented to the judges? Was the problem, solution, and implementation clearly explained? Does the team convey enthusiasm and confidence in their idea?
  • Bonus Points
    Judges may award additional points for: Exceptional teamwork and collaboration. Innovative use of hackathon-specific tools or themes. Projects that surpass expectations in complexity or quality

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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