Build For Bengaluru Hackathon 2026
Google Devlopers
📌 About the Event
Build For Bengaluru is a community centric hackathon designed to address the unique urban and social challenges of India’s tech capital. Hosted by GDG Bengaluru, GDGoC REVA, and the Rotaract Club of Bangalore, this event emphasizes “purpose-driven innovation.” Unlike typical corporate hackathons, this initiative focuses on community collaboration, requiring participants to work closely with local insights to build AI-powered solutions that tackle real-world friction in the city’s infrastructure and social fabric.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Community Led Hackathon, AI for Social Good, Urban Innovation
- Organizers: GDG Bengaluru, GDGoC REVA (REVA University), and Rotaract Club of Bangalore
- Eligibility: Open to students, developers, and designers (Beginner to Pro)
- Open To: Bengaluru based innovators (and those willing to travel)
- Effort Level: Very High (30 hour intensive sprint)
- Submission Type: Working prototype and community-impact pitch
📅 Important Dates
- Hackathon Dates: 24th April – 26th April 2026
- Duration: 30 Continuous Hours
- Mode: In Person (Residential/Overnight)
- Venue: REVA University, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
🏆 What Awaits Participants
- Impact First Recognition: Awards for the most viable solutions in social impact.
- Mentorship: Hands on guidance from industry veterans at Google Developer Groups (GDG) and local community leaders.
- Networking: Connect with the massive GDG Bengaluru ecosystem and Rotaract members.
- Swag & Certs: Exclusive GDG swag and participation certificates for all builders.
- Prototype to Reality: Potential for top projects to be supported or piloted by local community groups.
🎯 Key Focus Areas
- 🏥 Healthcare: Improving accessibility and public health systems in the city.
- 📚 Education: Tech driven solutions for local schools and skill development.
- ♻️ Sustainability: Tackling Bengaluru’s waste management, water, and traffic challenges.
- 🤝 Community Development: Tools for better civic engagement and safety.
📋 Event Flow
- Kick off: Friday evening (April 24) Theme briefing and icebreaking.
- The Sprint: 30 hours of non-stop building with midnight snacks and “jam” sessions.
- Mentoring: Check in rounds to ensure projects are rooted in real needs.
- Final Demo: Sunday morning (April 26) Pitching prototypes to a panel of community and tech experts.