Fanpit India Hackathon
Edition 1 - 2025/26
India's Most
Disruptive
Hackathon
Code your way from student to startup founder. Tackle intensive technical challenges, solve real engineering problems from leading VCs, and get the mentorship to build solutions that scale.
And yes, ₹10+ lakhs in bounties - but that's just us getting started.
About Fanpit
Building India's Customer OS
We're creating a world where businesses can offer world-class experiences to every loyal customer, and where customers find places that truly value their loyalty.
"Necessity is the mother of invention"
Built by the people who needed it the most
We created Fanpit selfishly. As customers who craved recognition and memorable experiences, we were tired of being treated like strangers at places we visited regularly.
"Real solutions come from real conversations"
Built with real experts
Fanpit wasn't designed in isolation. We worked closely with restaurateurs, retail owners, and brand managers who understand the daily challenges of building customer relationships.
"Vision without execution is just a dream"
Backed by visionaries who believe in our mission
Our promise is simple: We're creating a world where businesses can offer world-class experiences to every loyal customer, and where customers find places that truly value their loyalty.
Backed by industry leaders
Hackathon. Reimagined.
This isn't just a competition - it's a comprehensive entrepreneurial accelerator designed for Indian students. Over the program, you'll go from idea to MVP with guidance from VCs, mentors, and industry leaders.
Here is how we are disruptive
Real VC Problems
Investor-Grade Challenges
6-Month Journey
Marathon, Not Sprint
Expert Mentorship
Industry Veterans
Startup Capital
₹10+ Lakh Pool
Engineering + Business
Complete Solutions
India-First Approach
Built for Bharat
The Four Rounds
Your journey from student to startup founder in 4 progressive rounds
Foundation Builder
Team Excellence & Technical Compatibility
Show us your team's engineering chemistry and complementary skills
Simple team formation and member profiles
Foundation Builder
Team Excellence & Technical Compatibility
Show us your team's engineering chemistry and complementary skills
Simple team formation and member profiles
Execution Engine
Technical Excellence Under Pressure
Solve real engineering problems from our VC partners
Working prototypes and technical solutions
Execution Engine
Technical Excellence Under Pressure
Solve real engineering problems from our VC partners
Working prototypes and technical solutions
Innovation Accelerator
Scalable Solution Building
Build production-ready solutions with real users
Complete technical solutions with user validation
Innovation Accelerator
Scalable Solution Building
Build production-ready solutions with real users
Complete technical solutions with user validation
Championship Arena
Industry-Ready Presentation
Present your complete solution to investors and industry leaders
Live demos and investor presentations
Championship Arena
Industry-Ready Presentation
Present your complete solution to investors and industry leaders
Live demos and investor presentations
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join 5,000+ students competing for life-changing opportunities
The Bounty
Prize Pool:₹10+ Lakhs
Grand Winner
₹5,00,000
Fanpit Grant
₹4,00,000
People's Choice
₹1,00,000
Beyond Money -The Real Engineering Value
The prize money is just the beginning. Here's what really transforms your career and opens doors to unlimited opportunities:
VC Connections
Direct introductions to 50+ investors who understand tech
Technical Mentor Matching
1:1 pairing with senior engineers and CTOs
Acceleration Opportunity
Fast-track to top technical accelerators
Industry Recognition
National coverage and technical portfolio building
Career Opportunities
Priority access to engineering roles at startups
Developer Network
Lifelong connections with engineers, CTOs, and technical founders
Ready to claim your share of the bounty and transform your engineering career?
Our Partners
What we're not supposed to tell you yet
Look, we probably shouldn't be saying this, but… the conversations happening behind the scenes are absolutely insane. Names you see on TechCrunch daily. VCs who've funded your favorite apps. Companies you probably have on your phone right now.
We're keeping things under wraps until after Round 1, but someone might have accidentally left their laptop open during a partnership call, and let's just say,Round 2 is going to be absolutely wild!
Think unicorn founders as judges. VC partners co-designing challenges. Tech giants offering direct hiring pipelines. The kind of access that usually takes years to build.
Elite Network Access
Connect with India's most promising engineering talent before they graduate
Innovation Pipeline
First look at breakthrough solutions being built by the next generation
Strategic Advantage
Partner with the platform that's reshaping India's startup ecosystem
Want to be part of something legendary?
Join the exclusive network of partners shaping India's most disruptive hackathon. From VCs to tech giants, everyone wants in on what we're building.
Apply
Code your way to the top!
Eligibility
Current college students only (any year, any stream)
Teams of 3-4 members
Passionate about solving technical challenges
Committed to the engineering transformation journey
Round 1 Requirements
Complete team registration
Team member technical profiles
Team formation submission
Passion for building scalable solutions
Got doubts? Write to us at fih@fanpit.live
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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