Hackathon Modes
Understand the three different hackathon modes supported on Devfolio.
TL;DR: Devfolio hackathons are hosted in one of the following three modes:
- Offline Hackathon: On-site only. Your application is reviewed. If accepted, you must be physically present at the venue.
- Online With Application Review: Application is reviewed. Once accepted, you RSVP, check in, and then submit a project as a team.
- Online Hackathon: No review required. Submit during the submission period directly, solo or in a team.
🧑💻 Online Hackathon
- Just participate and jump to the dashboard.
- Build and submit individually or as a team — your call!
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At the bottom of each hackathon card, you'll see tags indicating if it’s an Online or Offline Hackathon.
📝 Online With Application Review Hackathon
- Apply for the hackathon.
- Submit your profile individually, or join/create a team and submit for review.
- Once accepted, RSVP via your dashboard.
- Get checked-in by the organizers.
- Build and submit as a team.
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A tag like Open means applications are being accepted. If there’s a Start date, the application window opens on that date.
🏢 Offline Hackathon
- Apply for any offline hackathon.
- Submit your profile individually, or as a team.
- Get accepted and head to the venue.
- Build and submit as a team.
A Live tag at the bottom of the hackathon card means it has already begun and applications are closed.
How is this guide?
Participating in Hackathons
Learn how to take part in hackathons—from choosing the right mode to forming teams, submitting projects, and engaging with other participants.
Applying to Online Hackathons
In online hackathons, you can directly apply to them and straightaway be eligible for submissions during the hackathon submission period.