Question 1

How many hackathons are there in Bangalore in 2026?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 141 hackathons listed in Bangalore in 2026, with 2 upcoming.

Question 2

What is the total prize pool for hackathons in Bangalore in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Hackathons in Bangalore in 2026 offer a combined prize pool of $23K, with an average of $1K per event.

Question 3

Are there online hackathons in Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Of the 141 hackathons in Bangalore, 1 are online, 48 are in-person, and 1 are hybrid.

Question 4

Are there student or college hackathons in Bangalore in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As one of India's biggest engineering hubs, Bangalore runs frequent campus hackathons — IISc, PES University, RV College, and IIIT-Bangalore events among them — listed here alongside open-to-all competitions.

Question 5

Are there startup or corporate hackathons in Bangalore in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Often. Bangalore is India's startup capital, so many events are run by product companies and startups — AI, fintech, and developer-tool hackathons with real prizes and hiring tracks — shown here next to student and community events.

Question 6

What are AI & machine learning hackathons?

Accepted Answer

Hackathons focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and generative AI.

Question 7

How do I find the best hackathons to join?

Accepted Answer

HackathonRadar tracks thousands of hackathons worldwide. You can filter by city, category, date, and prize pool to find events that match your interests and skill level.

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