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Hackathons for founders in India

Build something real in a weekend, often with prizes, mentors or a path to funding.

Updated weekly. Last checked 4 November 2026.

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10 events

VERTOTHON
Dec12Sat
Free
Hackathon

VERTOTHON

12 Dec to 13 Dec

CMR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

on LumaBook

An event is one evening. Your founder circle is every week.

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Questions people ask

What is the next founder event in India?

The next one is ETHGlobal Mumbai on Thursday, 5 November 2026. There are 10 upcoming events listed in India right now.

Are there free startup events in India?

Yes. 9 of the 10 upcoming events listed in India are free to attend. Use the Free filter to see only those.

How do I book a ticket?

Open any event and press the booking button. It takes you to the organiser’s own ticket page on Eventbrite, Meetup, Luma or their website, and you book directly with them. Founders Wing does not sell tickets or charge a fee.

How often is this list updated?

Every week. New events are added, and upcoming ones are re-checked so that cancelled events and dead links come off the list.

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