DEVTrails University Hackathon:
Unleash your potential with AI 45 Days Virtual Hackathon
Join the ultimate challenge to develop AI-powered solutions, transforming cloud efficiency. Compete against top universities, showcase your skills, and win massive rewards – your time is now!
Key Takeaways
Innovate with Guidewire
Exclusive platform to solve real-world challenges.
Collaborate, Experiment & Lead
Work alongside peers, gain the skills, experience and exposure to drive your tech journey.
Expert Access
Gain exclusive guidance on refinement and demo preparation from Guidewire experts for the top 5 teams.
Networking with Experts
Connect with Guidewire developers and industry leaders at the Guidewire DEVSummit 2025.
Rise, Compete, Conquer:
Rewards Inspiring Success
DEVSummit showcase:
Top 5 teams to showcase their innovation amidst industry leaders at the Guidewire DEVSummit 2025 on May 15th & 16th.
Win big - Cash prize to fuel your passion:
₹2,50,000 (Winner)
₹1,25,000 (Runner-up)
₹1,00,000 (Second Runner-up)
Swag galore:
Win exciting prizes and epic giveaways all throughout the hackathon! Expand your collection of tech goodies.
Guidewire DEVTrails Hackathon: At a Glance
Unleash your creativity at DEVTrails, where AI-driven solutions tackle Kubernetes challenges and boost Guidewire cloud efficiency using open-source tools. No limits – bring bold ideas, execute flawlessly, and experiment with the latest tech. The future of cloud innovation starts here!
DEVTrails Hackathon: Specifications
Eligibility
Open to:
Undergrads (2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students)
Team size:
3-5 members
Scoring
The competition will be judged based on:
Ideology
Solution
Excellence
Innovative
Approaches
Demo &
Presentation
University Collaboration Opportunity
This hackathon gives universities the added potential to explore incorporating a Guidewire curriculum as an elective for students.
Reva University
Amrita University (Bangalore)
Amrita University (Coimbatore)
PES University
PSG Coimbatore University
SRM University
NIT Calicut
Dayananda Sagar University
BMS College of Engineering
BIT Bangalore
Hackathon Use Case
Push the boundaries of innovation and shape the future of AI in cloud infrastructure.
Challenge
Build AI-driven solutions for Kubernetes cluster management.
Theme
AI for the future.
FAQs – Guidewire DEVTrails University Hackathon
To ensure a smooth submission process, follow these steps:
Set Up Your GitHub Repository
Create a GitHub repository for your project.
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Organize Your Repository
Structure your repository as follows:
📁 /src or /notebooks – Code for data collection, model training, and evaluation.
📁 /models – Trained model files (or share a Hugging Face link).
📁 /data – Test data (or provide an external link if the files are large).
📁 /docs – Documentation, including a detailed README.md.
📁 /presentation – Slides and a recorded demo (YouTube/Drive link).
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Upload Large Files
If the model is too large, upload it to Hugging Face and include the link in README.md.
Use Google Drive/Kaggle for large datasets and provide accessible links.
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Final Submission
Submit one GitHub repository link via the hackathon portal here.
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Ensure README.md clearly mentions:
Where to find each deliverable.
Any external links (Hugging Face, Drive, etc.).
Keep your submission structured, clear, and well-documented. Good luck!
Participants will build AI-driven solutions to enhance Kubernetes cluster management for optimizing cloud infrastructure efficiency.
The DEVTrails Hackathon runs for 45 days. You’ll work through both phases during this exciting and challenging journey.
You will receive a status update via email and WhatsApp by March 3rd.
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to participate this time. However, we encourage you to stay connected with our community and be ready for future events!
Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive a login link and instructions to set up your password.