3 & 4 October 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) in Pune, India. The provisional schedule is on terns.tech/hackpune, exact times may shift as we finalise the venue.

Each challenge partner provides one judge. Top 2 teams per challenge pitch on the main stage (4 min + 3 min Q&A). One winner per challenge, 8 winners total.

Yes. Day 1, 16:00–17:00 · an open coffee roundtable for women participants, mentors, and guests. We target 30% women participants.

Terns is a global hackathon ecosystem - a platform and community for builders, founders, hackers, and creators worldwide. HackPune is our flagship event in Pune, India.

No. We need engineers, designers, product managers, and strategic thinkers. Every team benefits from diverse skill sets.

HackPune is free for selected builders. Applications are reviewed and curated, 160 spots for the best applicants. There is no participation fee for accepted hackers.

Yes. You can apply solo or with a team of up to 4-6 people. We also help with team matching based on skills.

Winners receive prizes and recognition from challenge partners. Some partners actively hire. The Terns community stays active year-round globally.

HackPune is in Pune, India. The exact venue is TBA and will be announced with the event details.

Food, drinks, workspace, and mentorship are included. Travel is not covered unless announced otherwise.

We're in conversations with multiple companies. All confirmed partners will be announced via our updates page and Discord.

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