ColoHacks

ColoHacks 2026 Powered by Unstop – 24 Hour Hackathon in Collaboration with IEEE-DBIT Organized by: Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai About the Hackathon: ColoHacks 2026 is a 24-hour overnight on-campus innovation challenge organized by Don Bosco Institute of Technology as part of its annual technical fest, Colosseum 2026. The hackathon features two main tracks: Software and Hardware. It follows a structured, domain-based problem model aligned with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Teams will design and develop fully functional prototypes that address real-world challenges within a competitive and time-bound environment. Domains for the Software Track: Participants must choose one of the following domains during the hackathon: AI / ML Web Development App Development Detailed problem statements (minimum two per domain) will be released prior to the hackathon for the shortlisted teams. Note: Problem Statement for Round 1 ppt and video submission is released and you can find in attachments section Domains for the Hardware Track: Participants must choose one of the following domains: Medical Monitoring & HealthTech Robotics & Automation Sustainable & Green Technology Smart Cities & Urban Infrastructure Disaster Management & Crisis Mitigation Team Structure & Eligibility: Team Size: 2-4 members Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-branch / Inter-specialization teams: Allowed All members must be currently enrolled students Registration & Shortlisting Process Teams must register through Unstop. After registration: Software Track: Teams must submit a PPT + 2-minute explanatory video based on the given problem statement (check the Download Attachment section). Hardware Track: Teams must select a domain and submit a PPT + 2-minute explanatory video explaining their proposed idea. Submissions will be evaluated based on: Clarity Feasibility Innovation Implementation approach Only shortlisted teams will qualify for the final round. After shortlisting, problem statements will be provided for the Software Track domains before the 24-hour hackathon begins. Participation Fees (After Shortlisting) Software Track: ₹400 per team Hardware Track: ₹400 per team Selected teams will then proceed to the final hackathon round. Note: The fee is required to be paid only by the shortlisted teams, while teams participating in Round 1 will be able to attempt the round without paying any fee