HackPrix Season 3 | Build For Better
By HackPrix
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Quick Answer
HackPrix Season 3 is a 36-hour in-person student hackathon in Hyderabad, India, offering a ₹2.79 lakh+ prize pool for building innovative solutions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.7 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- HackPrix
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
HackPrix Season 3: Build For Better is the third edition of a flagship 36-hour in-person student hackathon, organised by HackPrix and supported by Major League Hacking (MLH). This event is designed to bring together a vibrant community of student developers, fostering innovation, networking, and collaborative problem-solving. With an expected participation of over 700 students, HackPrix Season 3 promises an immersive experience focused on building impactful solutions.
Who Should Apply This hackathon is specifically tailored for university students passionate about technology and innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to work in teams, learn from mentors, and contribute to projects under the overarching theme of 'Build For Better'.
Format & Timeline The event spans 36 continuous hours, from June 13th to June 14th, 2026, at the Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology in Hyderabad. The hackathon features a dynamic schedule including hands-on workshops, dedicated mentor-led rounds to guide participants, and engaging social events like bonfires and mini-games to encourage networking and camaraderie.
Prizes Participants will compete for a prize pool exceeding ₹2.79 lakh, rewarding innovative and well-executed projects. Specific prize breakdowns are not detailed, but the pool aims to recognise top-performing teams.
Eligibility Open to all university students. No specific team size is mentioned, allowing flexibility for participants to form teams or join existing ones.
How to Apply Registration for HackPrix Season 3 is managed through Devfolio. Interested students can find the application link on the official event website.
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Organizers
Organizer
HackPrix
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.7 Lakhs
What You Get
- Compete for a prize pool exceeding ₹2.79 lakh, rewarding innovative and well-executed projects.
- Learn from mentors in dedicated mentor-led rounds, plus hands-on workshops during the 36-hour event.
- Network at social events like bonfires and mini-games, with a food experience and certificates.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
