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  1. ๐Ÿคนโ€โ™‚๏ธ Devfolio for Organizers

Set up your first hackathon on Devfolio

Devfolio as hackathon platform aims to empower people who aims to foster Builders by hosting Hackathon, Fellowship, Demo days to say the least.

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Orchestrating a successful hackathon isn't a simple task; it requires a blend of meticulous planning, a clear purpose, and the right platform to make it a reality.

Enter Devfolio, a robust platform specifically tailored to streamline the hackathon experience. Whether you're a budding startup, a multinational company, or an educational institution, Devfolio offers the tools and features needed to host and manage a seamless hackathon event.

In this section, we'll explore the two primary pathways to setting up your first hackathon on Devfolio:

  1. For Companies: Learn how businesses, irrespective of their size, can leverage Devfolio to host hackathons that attract top talent, promote innovation, and drive technological advancements.

  2. For Universities: Discover the blueprint for academic institutions to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and exclusive partner benefits by hosting hackathons tailored for their students and research community.

As a business, organizing hackathons can be an effective way to put the word out about your product in the developer community, collect feedback and grow your team.

On hosting a hackathon on Devfolio, businesses get priority support, help with profile review and outreach. You donโ€™t need to have a hackathon website to start accepting applications with Devfolio. With a dedicated Devfolio hosted subdomain, you can get up and running within no time.

Reach out to us on partner@devfolio.co for pricing information.

Note: Please reach out to us regarding the activation of your hackathon in case you have already set it up on the organizer dashboard (). Step 1

  • Navigate to our organizer Dashboard at

  • Search for the "Organize New" button on the Top right corner of your screen. Click over the button and get started setting up your hackathon on Devfolio.

  • Setting up a hackathon tailored for your audience is crucial. Click on "Start Hackathon Setup for Companies and Communities" to begin customizing the experience.

  • Choose the desired 'Hackathon Mode'. Not sure which mode suits you best? No worries! Click for a comprehensive guide.

Step 2

Step 3

  • Once we've validated the details and confirmed the legitimacy, your hackathon will be verified.


Devfolio brings along the best names in the industry who offer bounties to incentivise hackers to build on cutting-edge technology. Here are the benefits provided by our current partner companies:

  • $100 for Best hack built on Ethereum


  1. We will verify your hackathon and set it up on Devfolio Explore!

Step 1

  • Look for "Organize New" button and give it a click. This is where your begin!

  • Setting up a hackathon tailored for your audience is crucial. Click on "Start Hackathon Setup for Students" to begin customizing the experience.

Step 2

  • Just a few final touches to perfect your setup:

    • Discord Setup: Create a dedicated channel on the Devfolio server. This ensures you receive swift and efficient support directly from the Devfolio team.

    • MoU Procedure: For clarity and collaboration, an MoU will be inked between Devfolio and the organizing party, ensuring mutual benefits.

    • Brand Integration: Boost your hackathon's accessibility by integrating the "Apply with Devfolio" button onto your website.

Step 3: All set? Fantastic! Click on "Submit for Verification" and you're on your way.

Step 4:

  • Once we've validated the details and confirmed the legitimacy, your hackathon will be verified.

Fill all the required details (Learn more ) and once the indicator hits 100%, click on the button Finish Setup

Send us an email at . This allows us to perform a swift background assessment to ensure the authenticity of your hackathon.

After verification, it's time for the spotlight! Your event will be showcased at Devfolio here: .

Itโ€™s no secret that we love hackathons. After all, weโ€™ve been organizing them ourselves since 2015 when we hosted the very first edition of InOut. It was what made us believe in the power of hackathons especially those run by students and community leaders like you, to inspire developers to go beyond the mundane and expand their horizons. ๐Ÿ‘‰ See all features .

Devfolio Partner companies Benefits for Universities

Get your hackathon up and running on Devfolio

Go through the and terms of association under our .

If you don't have one already, for Devfolio account, and ''.

Add logos of Devfolio and our Partner Companies as per the on your hackathon website and branding channels.

Integrate the โ€˜Apply with Devfolioโ€™ button on your hackathon website as per the and start accepting applications!

Navigate to our organizer Dashboard at

Choose the desired 'Hackathon Mode'. Not sure which mode suits you best? No worries! Click for a comprehensive guide.

Begin by filling out all necessary details. Need some guidance on this? Check out our section. Once you've covered all the bases and the indicator gleams at 100%, go ahead and click "Finish Setup".

After verification, it's time for the spotlight! Your hackathon will be showcased at Devfolio here: .

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