HackByte 4.0
IIITDM Jabalpur
📌 About the Fest
HackByte 4.0 is the flagship hackathon of IIITDM Jabalpur from April 3 to April 5, 2026, designed for students who are passionate about open innovation. It is unique for its completely free participation, which includes on campus accommodation and meals for all selected participants. By attending, you join a community of over 400 hackers in a high-intensity environment, supported by a network of mentors and sponsors like Devfolio and ETHIndia to turn raw ideas into impactful projects.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Technical / Hackathon
- Organizer: IIITDM Jabalpur (PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing)
- Location: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Eligibility: Students from all colleges across India
- Team Size: 3 to 4 members
- Effort Level: High
- Participation Mode: In person (Offline)
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: Open Now
- Fest Dates: April 3 to April 5, 2026
- Hacking Starts: 7:00 PM on April 3, 2026
- Mode: Offline
- Venue: LHTC, IIITDM Jabalpur Campus, Dumna Nature Reserve Road, Jabalpur, MP 482005
🏆 Highlights and Prize Details
- Prize Pool: $900+ (Includes specific tracks from ETHIndia, SpacetimeDB, and ArmorIQ)
- Top Event Prize: Cash rewards for best overall hacks and domain specific winners.
- Certificates: Yes, for all participants.
- Additional Perks: Free food and accommodation (mattresses in a common hall) provided on campus.
🎯 What You Will Experience
- 36 Hour Hacking Sprint: Build an original software or hardware project from scratch.
- Open Innovation: No strict theme choose any problem statement you are passionate about.
- Network & Connect: Interact with 400+ participants and 100+ volunteers.
- Workshops: Gain insights from technical sessions hosted by industry sponsors.