FAQs for Organizers

When can we access the Devfolio portal for registrations?

The Organizer Dashboard is visible as soon as your hackathon is verified by Devfolio.
If you have submitted your hackathon for review, reach out to us at community@devfolio.co to learn the next steps.

How long does hackathon verification take (university and community)?

Hackathon listings are usually reviewed within a few days. However, it can take up to a week depending on the verification queue and the overall hackathon season.

If there are no updates after a week, you can reach out to us at community@devfolio.co or via the dedicated hackathon channel on the Devfolio Discord (you can tag @ActiveStaff for urgent cases).

We’d ask you to be patient while our team reviews your submission. If all required details are submitted correctly (no missing links, accurate dates, complete information), your hackathon will be verified quickly. If anything is missing, our team may follow up with questions—timely responses help speed up the review process.

Please note:

• We do not recommend hosting your hackathon on multiple platforms, as it can lead to a fragmented and confusing experience for hackers
• Carefully read and follow the MOU when signing
• Participation must be free for all hackers. We currently do not support hackathons that charge a participation fee, as our goal is to keep hackathons open and accessible so anyone can build, learn, and showcase their work without barriers

We strongly recommend submitting your hackathon at least a month in advance so verification and application reviews are not delayed. While our turnaround time is typically within a week, we do not recommend submissions less than 7 days before the hackathon start date, as this can lead to a suboptimal experience for participants.

Want Devfolio to sponsor my hackathon?

If you’re interested in getting Devfolio to sponsor your hackathon, please reach out to the team at hello@devfolio.co or community@devfolio.co for any updates on this.

What should I do if someone misses their RSVP deadline? How can I extend it for them?

You can extend the RSVP deadline in the Admin Tab, and send out an announcement to the accepted hackers to RSVP if they haven't yet.

You can also choose to RSVP them yourself from the Admin Tab. Start searching for the team or the hacker to reveal the Status section, and click on the toggle to RSVP them.

Can we extend the registration deadline after it starts?

Yes, you can extend the application deadline from the Admin Tab in your Organizer Dashboard.

Can we extend the project submission deadline?

You can extend the project submission deadline from the Admin Tab in your Organizer Dashboard.

Can I change the fields present in the Application Form?

If you haven't submitted your hackathon for review, you can make changes by updating your hackathon.

Where can I view the submissions made to my hackathon?

You can find the submissions on your hackathon's microsite.

How do I add problem statements to the hackathon?

You can add it as a track to your hackathon via the Prizes Tab. This will enable hackers to select the track if their hack is built around the problem statement.

I had specified the minimum number of team members. Why do I still see solo applicants?

Hackers can submit applications individually, and you can accept them as well.
However, before making a project submission, they must join/create a team that meets the minimum team size requirement.

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