In December 2025, Flare partnered with Rise In on a 2-day bootcamp followed by a hackathon during India Blockchain Week. The goal was to onboard developers at scale and help them turn learning into real, production-ready web3 projects.

The bootcamp and hackathon were designed as one clear journey. Builders first learned how to build in Flare, then applied that knowledge in a live building environment.

Key Results

The combined bootcamp and hackathon delivered strong results:

• 800+ developers onboarded
• 280+ developers actively joined the bootcamp and hackathon
• 160+ projects built 

More importantly, the projects were complete, practical, and showed clear progress. This confirmed the value of preparing builders before asking them to compete.

Build on Flare Bootcamp

The bootcamp was designed as an intensive, hands-on learning experience spread across two days.

During the bootcamp, participants:

• Joined live technical workshops led by experienced mentors
• Completed onboarding and development environment setup
• Worked through practical examples aligned with Flare use cases
• Received continuous support via mentors and community channels
  
  

By the end of the bootcamp, developers were ready to start building without friction. The bootcamp received an average experience rating of 4.8 out of 5.

👉 What participants are saying:

“Amazing session! Clear explanation, great energy, and super engaging throughout. Truly added value — looking forward to more like this!”

“Had a good experience, got to learn many new things.”

“Great session!!! Clear explanations and engaging content. Would love to see more interactive exercises in future workshops.”

“Had an amazing time at the workshop. Learnt so many things. Totally loved it. “

“The workshop was extremely valuable and delivered in a clear, beginner-friendly manner. The explanations, hands-on demos, and walkthroughs helped me understand the concepts deeply.”

Flared UP Hackathon Bangalore Edition - $4,000 Prize Pool

Builders worked individually or in small teams, applying what they had learned during a 24-hour hackathon, under real time constraints. Mentors stayed active throughout the event, helping teams unblock technical challenges and refine their ideas.

We wrapped up the Flared Up Hackathon Bangalore Edition with:

• 160+ developers attended
• 50+ project submitted
  

Winning Projects

🥇 AgriHook - 1st Place | $2,000

Oracle-aware liquidity protocol enabling DeFi to react to real-world data faster than centralized systems.

🥈 FlareTrade - 2nd Place | $1,300

Automated on-chain hedging and intelligent risk protection for next-generation trading.

🥉 Flario - 3rd Place | $700

Synthetic asset engine for XRPFi using fXRP collateral and real-time FTSO data.

The hackathon maintained strong energy and collaboration throughout the event. The overall hackathon experience was rated 4.7 out of 5, reflecting high engagement, mentor support, and a positive on-site atmosphere.

👉 What participants are saying:

“The program was well-structured and helped me understand concepts clearly. The tasks were practical and boosted my skills. Overall, a very positive learning experience.”

“Thank you for organizing such a great hackathon with a dope venue. The builder's energy was crazy, and loved making the project in 24hours.!!”

“It was a well-organised event, and the crew were as polite as possible, helping the young brains in every manner.”

“It was amazing when we asked for help or mentoring; the mentors were super cool and friendly. Also, at midnight, we just asked for some snacks, and within 15 minutes, everything was available at the venue. For the snacks and cool drinks, the crew took our suggestions and brought them, and every snack was different. :)”

Why This Activation Worked

Prepared builders perform better

The two-day bootcamp reduced friction during the hackathon. Developers focused on building instead of struggling with basics.

Mentorship that moved projects forward

Mentors were present throughout both phases, providing real-time technical guidance and practical feedback.

One clear journey

By connecting the bootcamp and hackathon, participants knew what to expect from day one and stayed engaged until submission.

What’s Next

The bootcamp-to-hackathon pipeline proved to be an effective model for developer onboarding and activation in India. Future programs may include longer build phases, deeper mentorship, and post-hackathon support to help promising projects continue beyond the event.

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