# Road To Devcon 8 Academic Program

> The Ethereum Foundation launches a new grants program to fund regional meetups, workshops, and hackathons in the lead-up to Devcon 8 in Mumbai.

**Published by:** [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io/)
**Published on:** 2026-04-23
**Categories:** news, 2026, april2026, ethereum-foundation, devcon, devcon-8, academic-program, mumbai, community, events
**URL:** https://ethdaily.io/road-to-devcon-8-academic-program

## Content

The Ethereum Foundation announced the Road to Devcon 8 Academic Program, a new initiative offering grants to support regional community meetups and events in the lead-up to Devcon 8, the largest global conference for Ethereum developers. The event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai, India, from November 3–6, 2026. Through the program, organizers can receive funding for hosting Ethereum-focused events, including introductory sessions, technical workshops, research presentations, hackathons, reading groups, and panel discussions. Students and professors are also eligible to apply for free or discounted tickets to Devcon 8. Ticket sales are expected to begin on May 12, 2026, and applications for the program are now open on a rolling basis.Sponsored byLido EarnEarnUSD is a stablecoin vault by Lido for earning transparent, onchain USD-denominated rewards. Get started today at stake.lido.fi/earnDisclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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