Road to Devcon — IIT Roorkee Ethereum Hackathon, $300 Prize Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Road to Devcon — IIT Roorkee Ethereum Hackathon, $300 Prize Pool — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What is Road to Devcon?
It is a hackathon held at IIT Roorkee and staged as part of Road to Devcon, an Ethereum Foundation initiative that links together community events ahead of Devcon 8 — the Foundation's flagship developer conference — which takes place in Mumbai in 2026. Devcon and Geode Labs sponsor the hackathon, and Geode Labs works in blockchain infrastructure.
Who is eligible to take part?
Only students currently enrolled at IIT Roorkee. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students can join. The event is aimed at people interested in blockchain, smart contracts and decentralised applications, so some appetite for building on Ethereum helps. Students from other institutions cannot participate.
How much prize money can I win?
The prize pool is $300, and the winning teams share it. The listing states the total but does not describe how the amount is divided between winners. Because Devcon and Geode Labs sponsor the event, participants may also see prizes, mentorship or networking opportunities beyond the cash pool.
When is the hackathon, and what is the application deadline?
The hackathon runs on 8 August 2026 from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM UTC, in person at IIT Roorkee. The date shown for registrations is 8 August 2026. Since capacity may be limited, interested students should register well before then.
Does the programme take equity in my project?
No. This is a competition, and what winners receive is prize money. There is no equity stake given away, no repayment obligation, and no stated restriction on how the prize is used. It is not a grant or an investment.
Is there a fee to register?
Registration costs nothing — entry is free. Your only real commitment is the time you spend building during the single-day event, and teams of one to three members can take part.
How big can my team be?
Teams may have between one and three members. There is no requirement to team up, so a solo entry is fine if you prefer to build alone.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration?
No. Neither DPIIT nor MSME registration is mentioned in the programme details. The only eligibility condition stated is being a currently enrolled student of IIT Roorkee.
What kind of project should I build?
Something that fits the event's Ethereum and Web3 focus — smart contracts and decentralised applications are the natural targets. The hackathon is designed for student developers who want to build on Ethereum and explore Web3 technologies during the day.
How and where do I apply?
Registration happens on the Devfolio platform at https://road-to-devcon-iitr.devfolio.co/. Sign up there to secure your spot for the 8 August 2026 event at IIT Roorkee.
How do I apply for Road to Devcon — IIT Roorkee Ethereum Hackathon, $300 Prize Pool?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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