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DevUp Leadership Program 2026

DevUp Community is building a connected network of students, colleges, innovators & startups.

Choose your territory. Build your community. Lead people. Create opportunities. Represent DevUp.

Explore Positions
Live Video Reel Showcase

Explore 18 Live DevUp Reels

Live Community Atmosphere Across Campuses
Territory Roles & Scope

OPEN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Select the leadership scope where you can make the biggest impact.

State Level

State Director

Build and lead the DevUp network across an entire state.

State-wide leadership authority & verified title
Direct channel with DevUp Founders & Core Team
Regional Network

Regional Director

Develop and coordinate communities across a regional network.

Multi-city network command & regional event oversight
Priority access to incubation & startup mentorship programs
City Ecosystem

City Director

Build the DevUp presence across colleges and communities in your city.

Unite student communities across all colleges in your city
Host local meetup hubs, tech mixers & startup teardowns
College / Campus

Campus Director

Lead DevUp inside your college and build the next generation of student leaders.

Establish official DevUp Student Chapter inside your college
Build your own core team of domain leads & organizers
Live Community Reel Player

SEE DEVUP BUILDERS & EVENTS IN ACTION

Select and play real WhatsApp community reels from hackathons, founder meets, and campus chapters.

DevUp Flagship Hackathon
Reel #1 of 18
DevUp Flagship Hackathon
Reel #1
Campus Founder Meetup
Reel #2
Student Innovation Summit
Reel #3
Territory Leadership Onboarding
Reel #4
National Builder Community
Reel #5
Startup Keynote & Teardown
Reel #6
City Tech Mixer
Reel #7
Code & Build Sprint
Reel #8
Regional Campus Chapter
Reel #9
Product Pitch Competition
Reel #10
DevUp Community Awards
Reel #11
State Director Briefing
Reel #12
Innovation Mentorship Circle
Reel #13
Cross-College Network Hub
Reel #14
Campus Leader Showcase
Reel #15
DevUp Tech Workshop
Reel #16
Founders & Students Connect
Reel #17
DevUp Community Celebration
Reel #18
Leadership Perks & Privileges

LEADERSHIP THAT GOES BEYOND A TITLE

What do you get when you step up as a DevUp Director?

Build Your Own Network

Lead students, communities and campus teams while building a real professional network across colleges.

Exclusive Opportunities

Get priority access to selected internships, startup opportunities, projects, hackathons, founder meets and ecosystem programs.

Founder & Industry Access

Connect directly with founders, industry professionals, mentors and ecosystem leaders through selected DevUp programs.

Institutional & Government Exposure

Opportunities to represent DevUp at appropriate institutional, government and ecosystem programs.

Startup & Entrepreneurship Exposure

Get closer to startups, innovation programs, incubation initiatives and real-world product building.

Lead Major Events

Take responsibility for organizing flagship events, hackathons, founder meets and community initiatives.

Leadership Development

Develop practical experience in People Management • Operations • Partnerships • Strategy • Growth.

Build Your Professional Profile

Your verified DevUp contributions, leadership roles, projects and achievements become part of your profile.

Recognition

Outstanding leaders receive Leadership certificates, Awards, Featured profiles & VIP access.

Exclusive DevUp Perks

Official merchandise, Swags, Event passes, Gifts, Partner perks and special access.

Funding & Innovation Opportunities

Selected leaders get access to relevant DevUp innovation programs and startup initiatives.

National Network

Your work isn't limited to your college. Connect with leaders and builders across the DevUp network.

DevUp Leadership Vision

Why become a DevUp Leader?

“Because the next opportunity shouldn't have to find you.”
You don't just attend events — You create them.
You don't just join communities — You build them.
You don't just look for opportunities — You create access for others.
You don't just put a title on your profile — You build a track record.
Trajectory & Milestones

YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

From application to ecosystem leadership — step by step.

1
APPLY
Submit Leadership Vision
2
SELECTION
Review & Interview
3
LEADERSHIP ONBOARDING
Toolkit & Strategy Brief
4
BUILD YOUR TEAM
Recruit Core Leads
5
LAUNCH YOUR COMMUNITY
Official Announcement
6
LEAD EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Host Hackathons & Meets
7
GROW YOUR NETWORK
Connect Across Territory
8
CREATE IMPACT
Empower Student Builders
9
GET RECOGNIZED
Badges & Certificates
10
GROW WITH DEVUP
Ecosystem Advancement

Who should apply?

You should apply if you are someone who aligns with these qualities:

Takes initiative without waiting to be told
Can bring people together effortlessly
Enjoys building tech & student communities
Wants real-world leadership experience
Can communicate confidently with peers & leaders
Wants to work with startups & industry mentors
Wants to organize impactful programs & hackathons
Is willing to take end-to-end ownership
Wants to create opportunities for others
You don't need to be the best coder.

We need builders, organizers, communicators, creators, strategists and people who take ownership.

Official Application Form

APPLY TO LEAD DEVUP

Applications are reviewed based on leadership potential, ownership, communication, and ability to execute.

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Step 1: Choose Leadership Scope

Select territory level

Match Score:
45%
State Director
State Level
Build and lead the DevUp network across an entire state.
Regional Director
Regional Network
Develop and coordinate communities across a regional network.
City Director
City Ecosystem
Build the DevUp presence across colleges and communities in your city.
Campus Director
College / Campus
Lead DevUp inside your college and build the next generation of student leaders.
Selected Role Highlights

Own your campus. Build the community, team, events, and student network inside your college. Inspire fellow students to build real products.

Establish official DevUp Student Chapter inside your college
Build your own core team of domain leads & organizers
Exclusive access to DevUp learning resources & sponsor credits
Certificate of Excellence & official campus director kit
DevUp Leadership Call to Action

YOUR CAMPUS NEEDS A LEADER.
YOUR CITY NEEDS A NETWORK.
YOUR STATE NEEDS BUILDERS.

Will you be one of them?