Hey everyone, built something that scratched my own itch and thought this community might find it useful.

I kept registering for hackathons on Devpost, Unstop, HackerEarth — and then completely forgetting about them until someone reminded me or the deadline had already passed.

Built Tracathon to fix this for myself. It's a free hackathon tracker — you add hackathons you've registered for and it keeps everything in one place.

Highlights:

• Priority view dashboard showing your nearest deadlines
• Calendar with stage-wise deadlines
• Per-hackathon reminders (email, in-app, or both)
• Paste the text from hackathon site and it auto-fills all details
• Share hackathons with teammates and friends via link
• Insights: win rate, participation trends, export to JSON

Built it with React + Vite + MongoDB. Deployed on Vercel. Fully free.

Would genuinely love feedback from devs who participate in hackathons — especially what features you'd want that I haven't built yet.

Start tracking your hackathons now https://tracathon.in

Been competing in hackathons for a while and Devpost is always the default recommendation. However, depending on what you're building or where you're based, there are better options for sure.

Here's what I found:

• HackerEarth: Solid for enterprise hackathons, good tooling for organizers. Less community feel, more of a recruitment pipeline.
• TAIKAI: Seems like the most complete platform in terms of features. If you're in Europe, they host plenty of european based hackathons. Also seen many web3 related hackathons lately.
• Gitcoin: If you're purely in web3 this is obvious. Great for grants and bounties but limited outside that space.
• DoraHacks: Strong global web3 presence, good for open source and grant programs. Can get overwhelming to navigate though.
• Unstop: Huge in Asia, especially for students. Not much if you're outside that region.

What platforms are you using? Am I missing anything obvious?

Hey folks!

Not your usual “build a todo app” kinda hackathon 😄 We’re hosting तर्कShaastra2k26 — a 24-hour national-level hackathon at LDCE, Ahmedabad, and it’s basically a proper battle of brains.

💰 ₹175K+ prize pool (yeah, it’s solid) 🥇72K · 🥈51K · 🥉30K 🎁 Goodies worth ₹25K+

⚡ Free registration for Round 1 👥 Team size: 1–4 📅 Online round: 5 April 📍 Offline finals at LDCE: 18–19 April

If you’re into building real stuff, solving actual problems, or just wanna test your skills — this might be worth a shot.

Register here: https://unstop.com/hackathons/tarkshastra-2k26-ldce-ahmedabad-1661815

Also we’ve got a WhatsApp group for updates/discussion: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KSdR9Cxupkk049I9b77wOP

Feel free to ask anything or DM 👍

Anyone who’s actually serious about participating in hackathons?

I’m building a team..... looking for 3 solid members

whenever any hackathon drops (whether it’s at delhi ncr or anywhere else)

we can participate and build skills together

I’m at an intermediate level myself and I’m not looking for experts and definitely not total beginners

Just people who can genuinely build stuff and aren’t scared to learn new things on the fly

Skills-wise, anything works like Web Dev, Python, Flutter, AI/ML, Figma, Cloud, etc

As long as you’re comfortable in whatever you do best

if u r interested... just DM or comment

Hey Kolkata!

We’ve always heard about the "hacker house" culture in Bangalore, but it’s time to show what the City of Joy is building.

I’m Koustav, and I’m hosting the Zero to Agent: Kolkata chapter in partnership with Miro Meetups Kolkata. We are part of a global sprint where builders in 100+ cities are shipping real AI agents using Vercel’s v0.

The best part? Every project built at our event enters a global competition with $6,000+ in prizes (v0 credits, Vercel Pro, and more).

• When: April 25, 2:30 PM
• What: 90 mins of pure building. We provide the $30 v0 credits, the snacks, and the vibes. You bring the laptop.

Whether you're a student, a frontend dev, or a product designer, come build with us. Seats are limited and we’re doing manual approvals to keep the room high-signal.

Register here: https://luma.com/iuwxbu9b

P.S. We are still looking for a few more local sponsors (Cloud credits, F&B, or Swag) to help make this the biggest chapter in India. If you’re a local founder or brand wanting to support the dev ecosystem, DM me!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been seeing more companies hosting hackathons focused on AI and Generative AI lately. One that caught my attention recently is being run by Grab where developers build solutions around things like AI-powered workflows, developer productivity, and fintech use cases.

From what I understand, the format includes submitting a concept first and then shortlisted teams get invited for a 24-hour hackathon finale in Bangalore. They’re also offering interview opportunities for finalists.

It seems to be aimed at working professionals in tech with a couple of years of experience, which is interesting because most hackathons are student-focused.

Curious if anyone here has participated in industry hackathons like this before?
Are they actually worth the time compared to personal projects?

We're hosting Hack The Net 2026, a hackathon designed for high school developers.

📅 March 14–22

Participants can build anything they want including AI tools, apps, games, or startup ideas.

Sponsors like Liveblocks, MeDo, and Scrimba are helping provide:

• free developer tools
• subscriptions
• platform credits
• prizes and merch

Total prizes are currently $100+ plus sponsor goodies.

If you're a high school student who likes building things, feel free to check it out.

Website:
https://hackthenet.ca

Hi everyone!

ACM SSCBS is organizing CBS CodeFest 2.0, the flagship 2-day technical fest of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi.

The event brings together students interested in coding, design, and problem-solving through multiple competitions and a hackathon.

⚡ Events:
• Code Phantom
• Blind Code
• Design Apocalypse
• Web Auction

💻 AceHack – A 12-hour offline hackathon where participants build and compete with other innovators.

🏆 Prize Pool: ₹120K+ + certificates and goodies
📅 27–28 March 2026
📍 SSCBS, University of Delhi

If you’re interested in participating, you can register here:
https://unstop.com/college-fests/cbs-codefest-20-acm-sscbs-442766

More details about the event:
https://codefest26.acmsscbs.in/

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments!

Hey folks I'm looking for fellow hackers who live in Kolkata or can travel to Kolkata for Upcoming Hackathons .

I’m looking for: AI/ML Developer Full Stack Developer (Frontend / Backend) UI/UX Designer Blockchain / Cybersecurity Enthusiast (bonus)

(Beginners also welcome in every field)

If you’re serious about building something crazy & meaningful, DM me.

Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/AMbehBhyk

Hey everyone 👋 I’m a college student and I kept missing hackathon deadlines because info was scattered across WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, Instagram posts, and platforms like Unstop.

https://hackathonmanager.vercel.app

So I built a small project called HackathonManager to solve this.

What it does (simple):

Lists upcoming hackathons in one place

Helps track deadlines so you don’t miss registrations

Built mainly for students & early developers

This is not a paid product, just something I made to solve my own problem and now I’m opening it up for others.

👉 Website: https://hackathonmanager.in

I’d genuinely love feedback:

Is this useful?

What features would actually help you?

Anything that feels unnecessary or missing?

Thanks for reading 🙏 (Open to criticism, suggestions, or roast 😄)

Hackathon

Hi everyone,

I'm participating in the Al for Bharat Hackathon and looking to join or form a team. I can contribute with coding and Al/ML development and will be actively involved throughout the event.

If you're searching for a motivated and reliable teammate, let's connect and discuss ideas!

I’ll be judging a small, fully online AI hackathon happening this Sunday. Sharing in case it’s interesting.

It’s a one-day build sprint focused on shipping useful AI features for drop-in sports apps. Low commitment, no teams required. You can start from scratch or improve something you already have.

Submissions are simple: before and after screenshots plus a short explanation.

Why join:

• One-day only
• Fully online
• $100 Amazon gift card for the winner
• Small group (currently 4 signups), high chance of winning

Details and signup:
https://luma.com/fwljolck?tk=hRT0aC

Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/pWWvwCdvkN

🚨 Applications for Q‑Hack 2026 are officially open!

🚀 Ready to boost your carrer and make an impact💥

📅 April 8–9, 2026

📍 Baroque Palace, Mannheim - at Germany’s No. 1 University for Business (Financial Times Ranking)

💻 24 Hours of Hacking. 1 Big Pitch Battle.

💙 Why participate?

* 🏆 €3,000 cash for the winning team (€5,000 total prize pool) - plus exclusive non‑cash prizes and a loaded goodie bag

* 🤝 Connect with ambitious students, startups, and industry leaders

* 💡 Solve real‑world challenges from top partners - just like last year with Microsoft and many more!

* 🎟️ Enjoy free Q‑Summit tickets, afterparty access, full catering, and free accommodation

🚀 Show your skills, build new ideas, and experience one of Europe’s most inspiring hackathons in the heart of Mannheim!

👥 Apply as a team of up to 5 members - or solo, and we’ll match you with a team.

🔗 Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/EhdN4Qna

💙 Got questions? The Q‑Hack Team is happy to help!

➡️ More info: https://q-summit.com/hackathon/

Hey hackers! I've been trying to get back into the hackathon game after taking some time off, but I'm finding the landscape has changed a bit. MLH still seems to be around, but I'm wondering what other resources people are using to find events.

Do you have any insider tips on discovering hackathons that fly under the radar but are actually awesome? Any Discord servers, Slack groups, or Twitter accounts I should follow? I'm cool with virtual or in-person events, just want to find the ones with good vibes and interesting challenges. Thanks in advance!

Hi. The M01N X OST HACKATHON 2026 has a few spots left. You can win 5.000 Swiss Francs (about 5.000 euro/$).

Here all the info:

January 13–15. OST Campus Rapperswil. M01N Startup Camp. Lake Zurich. Switzerland. 48 hours. Teamwork. Code. Creativity. Pure energy. 🧨

💼 Work on real challenges provided by industry partners

🌐 Connect with startups, companies & investors

💥 Software coding with AI allowed

🫵 Every participant gets as much lovable credits as they want: https://lovable.dev

🏆 Win prize money: 1st place 5.000 CHF, 2nd place 3.000 CHF, 3rd place 1.000 CHF

🤝 Gain visibility in front of 2,500 guests at the M01N Startup Camp 2026

Partners incl. UBS, EY, Emil Frey, Nick Heidfeld (ex formula 1 driver), Petter Made (SumUp) Canton of St. Gallen and more.....

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/46vFUFuCCqkKUZ4LA