//about hackathonwallah
We built this for students who want a fair chance to try, build, and ship.
HackathonWallah started with a simple thought: good students get missed all the time just because they are not from the right college, city, or circle. We wanted one place where they could find real hackathons, build with others, and feel good enough to submit their work.
//01the problem
What we are trying to fix
A lot of good students never get started because hackathons can feel noisy, confusing, or made for people who already know the system. We want the whole experience to feel simpler from day one.
Clear opportunities
Students should know what to build, how to join, and what comes next without digging through ten different links.
Real support
A good hackathon feels less scary when you can find teammates, ask questions, and get unstuck quickly.
Fair recognition
Winning matters, but so does showing up and shipping something real. We want effort to count too.
//02why we started this
“We kept seeing smart students hold back because they felt late, underprepared, or not connected enough. That feeling is real, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 colleges.”
So we built a space that feels more welcoming and less intimidating.
Find events fast
No need to hunt through scattered groups and random posts.
Build with people
Meet teammates who want to learn and finish something real.
Get a fair shot
First-time builders should feel welcome, not out of place.
What students can expect
Less confusion
Simple steps, clear timelines, and fewer last-minute surprises.
More confidence
Helpful nudges before submission day so first-time teams feel ready.
Momentum after the event
The next teammate, project, or hackathon should be easier to find.
//03our story
How we got here
The story has grown over time, but the goal has stayed the same: make it easier for students to build and actually put their work out there.
- 2019
Started by students
HackathonWallah began with one simple goal: make hackathons feel open and doable for more students.
- 2021
More campuses came in
Students from different cities and colleges joined, and the community started growing beyond one circle.
- 2024
Built for the long run
It became more than a weekend event. Students stayed for the next build, the next team, and the next chance.
//your move
Ready to build your next project?
Join students who are learning in public, building with real intent, and getting better one submission at a time.