Algorand Buildstation - Kolkata Edition
Algorand Build Station (Kolkata Edition) 🚀 Powered by Rise In
A 24-Hour IRL Hackathon for Builders on Algorand
Algorand Build Station (Kolkata edition) is a 2-day in-person hackathon designed to activate and onboard India’s brightest builders into the Algorand ecosystem—pioneering innovation in DeFi, Payments, and Real-World Asset tokenization.
Kolkata, a city of culture and creativity, sets the stage for a builder movement where developers, designers, and founders come together to shape the future of finance and decentralized applications on Algorand. From cross-border payments to DeFi protocols, from financial tools to infra, this IRL hackathon is your gateway to building impactful solutions and scaling them globally through Algorand.
📅 Event Details
Date: 16–17 September 2025
Location: Offbeat CCU
Duration: 24 Hours IRL
Perks: Swag, Free Food, Mentorship, Networking
🏆 Prize Tracks
💰 Total Prize Pool: $1,000
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $300
🥉 3rd Place – $200
Celebrating student innovation, this prize recognizes the best-performing university teams. Projects will be judged on originality, execution, and potential impact.
🔥 Why Join?
💻 Hack, Build & Learn — Code non-stop with guidance from Algorand experts, Move/TEAL mentors, and ecosystem leaders.
🎤 Demo Day + Global Access — Showcase your project and earn the chance to take it forward in the Algorand global hackathon circuit.
🧠 Workshops & Masterclasses — Deep dive into Algorand smart contracts, PyTEAL, and scaling dApps.
🌐 Network with India’s Builder Community — Meet top Web3 developers, startup teams, and contributors shaping decentralized innovation.
💡 Who Can Apply?
Web3 Developers & Builders innovating in DeFi, Payments, DAOs, GameFi, Infra, or Identity.
Startup Founders & Early Teams exploring Algorand as their go-to blockchain.
Designers & Product Thinkers crafting intuitive Web3 experiences.
Ecosystem Contributors building growth tools and integrations for Algorand.
🚀 Powered by Rise In
Rise In is nurturing the next wave of Web3 builders with 200,000+ developers across India and Turkey. Through hackathons, bootcamps, and builder residencies, Rise In empowers developers to leap into Web3.
🌐 About Algorand
Algorand is a next-generation blockchain designed for scalability, speed, and sustainability. With its pure proof-of-stake consensus and advanced smart contract capabilities, Algorand empowers developers to build decentralized applications for global impact.
✨ Kolkata isn’t just another stop—it’s a launchpad for Algorand innovation.
Bring your ideas, build on Algorand, and be part of the movement redefining the future of finance and technology.