Warpspeed 2025: Agents, Algorithms & Airtime

Warpspeed 2025 landed in Bengaluru on June 21–22. What followed was 24 hours of agentic AI ambition, prototypes that pushed practical boundaries, and a builder frenzy felt from start to finish.

🚀 Flying at Warpspeed

From the first early-morning check-ins to the adrenaline-charged final minutes, Warpspeed 2025 set a new benchmark for intensity and innovation. The energy in the room was palpable. Participants wasted no time diving into ideation, whiteboarding, and rapid prototyping. Fueled by endless cups of coffee and the thrill of competition, teams shipped an impressive spectrum of projects: from voice-based agents that could understand and respond in multiple Indian languages, to developer-centric tools designed to streamline workflow, and robust multi-agent orchestration systems capable of automating complex tasks. What set this year apart was the focus on longevity, since many teams architected their solutions to be more than just weekend hacks, aiming for real-world deployment and scalability.

🎙 Speaker Showstopper Moments

The hackathon’s creative chaos was anchored by a lineup of visionary speakers who brought clarity and inspiration to the builder marathon. Vivek Raghavan (Co-founder, Sarvam AI) and Hemant Mohapatra (Partner, Lightspeed India) delivered a compelling keynote on the future of voice-first, vernacular-friendly AI, emphasizing the need for inclusive technology that bridges India’s linguistic diversity.

Vivek shared behind-the-scenes stories from Sarvam AI’s journey, offering practical advice for teams building for Bharat, while Hemant provided a macro perspective on scaling agentic innovation in India and the unique challenges of building AI for a billion users.

In addition, we also had a fireside chat between Garvit Juniwal from Glean, and Ishan Preet Singh from Lightspeed, where they discussed about the future of agentic AI and what current enterprise workloads can be offloaded to agents.

🛠️ Builders Be Buildin’

As the opening ceremony wrapped and the clock started ticking, something shifted. Laptops flipped open, whiteboards filled up, and the entire venue settled into that unmistakable hum of deep focus. Builders locked in fast. Some paced as they dictated prompts to agents-in-progress, others clustered around tables sketching out multi-agent flows with markers and chai in hand. From solo devs with laser-sharp prototypes to full teams debugging across three terminals, the room was alive with intent.

Even the sharpest minds need a breather. Between models training and bugs squashed, hackers took breaks to rally it out over table tennis and intense foosball showdowns. The rec zone wasn’t just a breakroom. It was where spontaneous doubles tournaments broke out, and rival teams became fast friends over a spin shot. It was proof that great builds don’t just come from code, but from moments of release, laughter, and a bit of healthy competition.

The clack of paddles and the whir of the foosball rods became the soundtrack to new friendships and unexpected collaborations. In between matches, strategies for both games and code were exchanged, and the boundaries between teams blurred as everyone cheered each other on.

The rec zone became a microcosm of the hackathon spirit: fast-paced, energetic, and full of surprises. Here, the pressure of deadlines melted away, replaced by high-fives, playful banter, and the shared thrill of a well-placed shot. In these moments, the community was strengthened, reminding everyone that innovation thrives not just in front of a screen, but in the spaces where people connect, recharge, and inspire one another.

🧠 Mentor Magic

Mentorship at Warpspeed 2025 was more than just guidance, it was true collaboration. Our mentors, drawn from the ranks of senior engineers, startup founders, and venture capitalists at Sarvam AI, Google Cloud, AWS, Magicpin, Base, and Bhindi AI, rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on with teams. They debugged code, brainstormed architecture, and even jumped in for impromptu demos.

Besides the partner mentors, builders also received mentorship from industry stalwarts like Suhas from Localhost, Caleb from Backstage with Millionaires, Tushar from TrueNetwork (also a Warpspeed 2023 Grand Prize winner), and Himanshu from Upsurge Labs. Their feedback was candid and constructive, often sparking pivotal pivots and “aha!” moments that took projects from good to great.

When your agent runs fine, but you have no idea how

💰 Prize Pot & Partner Bounties

The stakes this year were higher than ever, with over $12,000 in main prizes up for grabs, including Grand Prize, First and Second Runner-Up awards. Explains why everyone was locked in.

But the excitement didn’t stop there - our partners brought their own challenges and bounties:

Bhindi AI’s “Best Bhindi Usecase”: Recognizing creative applications of agent tooling, five teams each took home $200 for pushing the boundaries of what Bhindi’s platform can do.
Magicpin, Base, and others issued real-world, product-led challenges spanning retail, logistics, and Web3 interfaces, encouraging teams to tackle tangible industry problems.
AWS & Google Cloud provided cloud credits, empowering teams to deploy full-stack, production-ready builds without infrastructure limitations.
Sarvam AI offered access to their multilingual APIs and voice-first frameworks, enabling teams to build conversational agents tailored for India’s diverse user base.

🏆 Winners & Wonders

🥇 Grand Prize ($2,500) - DreamOps
Let AI handle your on-call duties, so that engineers can hit snooze while it saves the day.

🥈 First Runner-Up ($1,500) - PragyanAI
Your multilingual learning buddy, turning complex concepts into fun, interactive experiences.

🥉 Second Runner-Up ($1,000) - PlushieOS
Your sentient emotional AI companion! It provides support and manages daily tasks, all while understanding your unique life context, bundled in the form of a soft toy that can be interacted with.

Check out the rest of the projects here → warpspeed2025.devfolio.co/projects

👀 What’s Next

📸 Photos!
The Warpspeed crew captured every moment - from heads-down hacking to spontaneous snack breaks. The full event gallery can be found here → https://www.playbook.com/s/devfolio/warpspeed-2025 And the BTS will be dropping soon on Devfolio’s X. Relive the energy, spot your team, and share your favorite moments!

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💡 Final Flutter: Forge On

Warpspeed 2025 was powered by sheer passion, creativity, and relentless drive. Every line of code, every late-night brainstorm, and every breakthrough contributed to an unforgettable experience.

Whether you shipped a showstopper or took a strategic pause, remember: the journey doesn’t end here. Keep refining your ideas, keep experimenting, and keep connecting with this vibrant community. The lessons, friendships, and momentum you gained this weekend are just the beginning.

When the next Warpspeed launches, you’ll be the first to know. Until then, stay tuned for updates, showcases, and more opportunities to build the future. You can also check out your next hackathon on Devfolio here: devfolio.co/discover

P.S. - We’d like to give a special shoutout to the team at WeWork Galaxy (especially to Oshin and her team) for helping make Warpspeed 2025 a smooth and seamless experience.

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Until then, Never Stop Building 🛠️