Presenting Student Hackathon Grants India in association with AWS

Hackathons are where the boldest ideas take shape. Over a single weekend, students come together, form teams, and bring new products into the world. For many, these events are the first taste of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and the thrill of shipping fast.

At Devfolio, we’ve seen first-hand how hackathons can spark lifelong journeys. But we also know the challenges that come with organizing one: funds, resources, and the right support system to bring it all together. That’s where our newest initiative steps in.

Introducing: Devfolio Student Hackathon Grants in association with AWS ✨

Together with AWS, we’re launching a grant program to empower student organizers across India to host world-class hackathons on their campuses.

💰 Grant Amount: Up to USD 500 per hackathon (tailored to scale & needs)

🎓 Who can apply: Student Organizers at universities and colleges across India hosting hackathon between October 2025 and December 2025.

⚡ What’s included: Direct funding support, access to AWS resources and credits, and of course, the Devfolio platfom to streamline applications and project submissions.

But the best part? Organizers and participants will get to tap into the AWS Builder Center: A hub of tools, resources, and learning content designed to supercharge projects. The Builder Center will give every hacker the chance to take their ideas to the next level.

How it works? 🛠️

1. Get Hackathon verified on Devfolio - Get your hackathon set up and verified on Devfolio. Our verification process is thorough and allows us to ensure all the details are available for hackers before your hackathon is announced.
2. Apply for the grant – Fill out the grant application explaining about your hackathon mission, why you want to host it, and how you’ll use the grant.
   Only one representative from the hackathon team should apply to the grant.
3. Get shortlisted – Our team will evaluate applications based on vision, scale, student impact and support scope for your hackathon. We may reach out to get more details.
4. Receive funding & support – If selected, you’ll be onboarded to our grant program which will include sponsorship + support from AWS team during your hackathon.
5. Host your hackathon – Build the event you’ve always dreamed of, with all the resources you need in place.
6. Read the FAQs - We answer most of your questions related to the program in the FAQ, please go through all of them before applying to the program.

There should be no conflict of interest when applying for the grants.

Why this matters 💡

With thousands of students across India building the future, hackathons are the beating heart of the developer ecosystem. By lowering the barrier to organizing them, we’re giving more students the chance to host meaningful events and inspire their peers to build.

AWS brings global expertise and infrastructure to the table. Devfolio brings a decade of hackathon know-how. Together, we want to make it easier for the next generation of student leaders to create experiences that launch ideas, careers, and communities.

Ready to host your hackathon? 🚂

Applications for the Student Hackathon Grants powered by AWS are open now.

👉 Apply to Hackathon Grants here

Let’s make your campus the birthplace of the next big idea.