TestAutothon 2026
By STeP-IN Forum
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Quick Answer
An offline software testing hackathon in Bengaluru for QA professionals and automation testers — ₹1,00,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- STeP-IN Forum
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 8 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by STeP-IN Forum. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
TestAutothon 2026 is an offline software testing hackathon organised by STeP-IN Forum in Bengaluru. The event is designed for QA professionals and automation testers to showcase their skills in a competitive, hands-on environment.
Who Should Apply Open to QA professionals, automation testers, and software testing enthusiasts. Individual participants or teams may apply.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from June 1 to September 8, 2026, with the final event likely taking place in Bengaluru. Participants will compete in software testing challenges, judged by industry experts.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹1,00,000.
Eligibility Open to all QA professionals and automation testers. No specific team size or geographic restriction mentioned.
How to Apply Registration deadline is September 8, 2026. Apply via the official event page linked above.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
STeP-IN Forum
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1L
What You Get
The winning team receives ₹1,00,000 in cash and the runner-up team ₹70,000 — outright competition prizes, not loans or equity investments, so there is no repayment obligation. Every participant gets a Certificate of Participation from STeP-IN Forum, and registration includes a 1-day conference pass to STeP-IN SUMMIT 2026, adding conference access on top of the competition. Beyond the money, the event is a live, offline testing/automation challenge where teams compete on GenAI-based testing and conventional automation, gaining visibility, recognition, and credibility in the software testing and QA community.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
