byteXL Announces Winners of National Hackathon ‘HacXLerate’

Organized in partnership with Qwipo, OneCompiler and Vahan Bazar, the nationwide hackathon brought together the best student innovators from across the country to solve real-world industry problems using emerging technologies. The event, which consisted of multiple rounds including a 36-hour virtual tour and an on-site development session on byteXL’s proprietary platform NIMBUS, culminated in the finalists presenting their solutions to a distinguished panel of experts from JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft and Salesforce.

The event was attended by Dr. Malineni Perumallu Education Association President. Malineni Perumallu; and St. President of Mary’s Institutions Group, Dr. Rev. KVK Rao. Their presence underlined the growing collaboration between academia and industry in nurturing the next generation of engineering talent.

An all-women team from Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College, Guntur bagged the first prize of ₹1,00,000, while teams from Parul University and Pune Institute of Computer Technology bagged the second prize of ₹50,000 and another team from Parul University bagged the third prize of ₹25,000. Winners were recognized not only for their technical innovation, but also for their ability to deliver effective, industry-ready solutions.

HacXLerate stood out as a hackathon that goes beyond competition, offering mentorship, networking and career opportunities such as internships and pathways to employment with partner companies. By connecting students directly with industry leaders, the hackathon reinforced byteXL’s mission to bridge the gap between academia and industry and build future-ready talent at scale.

Commenting on the success of the hackathon, ByteXL CEO and Co-Founder Karun Tadepalli said, “HacXLerate has shown us the immense potential of young innovators in India. The creativity, problem-solving skills and industry-focused thinking exhibited by the participants reaffirms our confidence in the emerging tech talents in the country. A platform that not only fuels innovation but also opens doors to careers.” We are proud to present. opportunities.”

The hackathon saw participation from universities across India, giving young engineers the opportunity to showcase their skills and connect directly with industry leaders.