GitHub DevDays Hackathon

GitHub DevDays Hackathon – Build. Code. Innovate. For latest updates, announcements, and participant support, join the official WhatsApp community: Join Group Now GitHub DevDays Hackathon is an innovation-driven hackathon inspired by GitHub Copilot Dev Days, designed to empower students to build impactful real-world solutions using AI-assisted development, GitHub workflows, and open-source technologies. The hackathon focuses on collaboration, innovation, and practical learning aligned with modern software development practices. Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students from any branch or specialization are eligible. Beginners as well as experienced developers can participate. Individual and team participation allowed. Team Guidelines: Team Size: Minimum 1 member, Maximum 4 members. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialization teams are allowed. Cross-year teams are permitted. A participant can be part of only one team. Hackathon Format: Round 1: Idea Submission & Screening Participants register through Unstop. Teams submit their project idea or select a problem statement. Evaluation based on innovation, feasibility, and impact. Round 2: Development Phase Shortlisted teams build their solution during the development period. Teams must maintain an active GitHub repository. Use of AI development tools and open-source technologies is encouraged. Round 3: Final Submission & Demo Teams submit: GitHub Repository Link Project Documentation Presentation Deck Demo Video (optional but recommended) Final evaluation conducted by judges. Themes / Problem Statements: Open Innovation Model – participants can build solutions under themes such as: AI & Machine Learning Applications Developer Productivity Tools Open Source Innovation Web & Mobile Applications Social Impact & Sustainability Number of Problem Statements: Open-ended innovation (participants may propose their own ideas aligned with themes). Hackathon Timeline: Registration Phase Registration Deadline: 25 April 2026 (11:59 PM IST) Round 1: Idea Submission & Screening 15 April – 25 April 2026 Round 2: Development Phase 25 April – 5 May 2026 Round 3: Final Submission & Demo 5 May – 10 May 2026 Result Announcement 16 May 2026 Judging Criteria: Innovation & Creativity Technical Implementation Practical Impact UI/UX & User Experience Effective use of GitHub & AI tools Presentation & Demonstration Rules & Guidelines: Projects must be developed during the hackathon timeline. Previously built or submitted projects are not allowed. All submissions must include a public GitHub repository. Plagiarism or copied solutions will lead to disqualification. Teams must follow ethical coding practices. Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if necessary. Judges’ decisions will be final and binding. Participants must maintain respectful and professional conduct. Participant Benefits: Participation Certificates Winner Recognition & Prizes Networking with developer community Hands-on experience with AI-powered development Exposure to GitHub-based workflows and collaboration Build innovative solutions and showcase your skills in the GitHub DevDays Hackathon!