Hyderabad's builders deserve a stage. Founders' Fest: What The Tech! Edition brings together student innovators, early-stage startups, and ecosystem leaders for three days of building, pitching, and networking — without fluff or gatekeeping.
₹2,00,000+
Prize Pool
2000+
Builders & Innovators
100+
Investors & Recruiters
24
Hours of Building
Who you'll meet
Student Innovators
Builders from colleges and universities shipping prototypes, competing in tracks, and meeting mentors who can accelerate what's next.
Early-Stage Founders
Startup teams validating ideas, recruiting co-founders, and pitching to investors and operators who understand zero-to-one.
Ecosystem Leaders
Investors, hiring partners, mentors, and community builders looking for high-signal founders and fresh talent in one room.
Builders & Operators
Engineers, designers, and product people who want high-quality networking without the fluff — real conversations, real outcomes.
Why attend
- Network with 2,000+ builders, founders, and recruiters
- Compete for ₹2,00,000+ in hackathon prizes
- Meet investors and hiring partners in curated sessions
- Ship something real in 24 hours — then pitch it live