Hackathon Format

Round 1 — Online Open Innovation: Choose one track, identify a real-world problem, and submit your proposed solution.

Mandatory submissions:

• Solution proposal in the official PPT template available on our website.

• GitHub profile or repository link, as required.

Round 2 — On-Campus Hackathon: The top 100 teams will compete in a 24-hour hackathon at SVIT, Bengaluru, on 28–29 October 2026. Problem statements will be revealed on the day.

Participation & Important Dates

• Team size: 2–3 members

• Registration fee: ₹500 per team

• Registration and submission deadline: 18 October 2026

• Round 1 results: 22 October 2026

• Prize pool: ₹1,00,000+

Evaluation Criteria

Innovation, technical approach, feasibility and presentation.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS GAIN

• Opportunity to compete for a prize pool of ₹1,00,000+.
• Guidance and feedback from industry mentors and judges.
• Potential internship and hiring opportunities.
• Networking with innovators and students from other institutions.
• Certificates, goodies and other event benefits.

IMPORTANT DATES

• 18 October 2026: Registration and Round 1 submission deadline.
• 22 October 2026: Round 1 results.
• 28–29 October 2026: 24-hour on-campus hackathon at SVIT, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru.

Contact

• Pranav S. P. — 97396 28700

• K. P. Sumanth — 86609 23391

• Madhura M. — 85469 97297

• Halona Ann Siju — 96864 54419

Register now: https://hackfest.site/

Organized by Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.