Elevate
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Upcoming · 2026

Elevate

Rise above the ordinary

Elevate is IDEAKODE's newest format — a seminar + mini-hack hybrid built specifically for first-time and early-stage builders. Instead of a grueling overnight marathon, Elevate pairs focused talks from industry engineers with guided, hands-on building sprints. The goal is simple: by the end, every participant has shipped at least one project and made at least one career connection.

February 2026
Multi-city — Bangalore, Pune, Delhi
2 days × 3 cities
Solo or pairs
1,200
Participants
4 Lakh+
4 Lakh+ students reached
3
Build tracks
Build Tracks

Pick your arena

01

First-Ship

Your first deployed web app — guided end-to-end, zero experience needed.

₹20,000
02

AI Starter

Build and ship your first AI-powered feature with guided APIs.

₹20,000
03

Career Sprint

Resume reviews, mock interviews, and recruiter networking.

Internship referrals
Timeline

Hour by hour

Day 1 · 09:30 AM

Check-in & kickoff

Welcome, badge pickup, and track selection.

Day 1 · 10:30 AM

Engineer talk: Shipping your first product

A senior engineer walks through a real ship from idea to deploy.

Day 1 · 12:00 PM

Guided sprint begins

Hands-on building with mentors walking the room.

Day 1 · 04:00 PM

Mid-sprint review

Mentors check in, debug, and unblock every team.

Day 2 · 10:00 AM

Career sprint

Mock interviews, resume roasts, and recruiter booths open.

Day 2 · 02:00 PM

Final build push

Last sprint to polish and deploy projects.

Day 2 · 05:00 PM

Showcase & demos

Every participant demos what they shipped.

Day 2 · 07:00 PM

Networking & close

Connect with engineers, sponsors, and peers.

Prizes

What's on the line

Top prize
Best First Ship
₹20,000
Mentorship + premium dev tools
Best AI Starter
₹20,000
API credits + AI mentorship
Career Sprint Winner
Referrals
Direct internship interview opportunities
All Finishers
Certificate
Digital certificate + Elevate swag
Gallery

Moments from the floor

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FAQ

Good questions, answered

Absolutely. Elevate is designed for first-time and early builders. No prior project experience required.

Yes — the guided sprint runs across two days. Both days build on each other.

Elevate 2026 runs in Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi. Pick your city during registration.

A nominal refundable deposit secures your spot. It's fully refunded on attendance.

Ready to join Elevate?

Spots are limited. Register now and be part of the next big IDEAKODE event.