Ignisia '26 | National Level AI Hackathon

IGNISIA '26 24-Hour National-Level AI Hackathon Think. Build. Evolve. IGNISIA ’26 is a national-level AI hackathon hosted by Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune. The hackathon brings together talented students from across India to design and build innovative solutions using Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. Participants will compete in a high-intensity innovation challenge where ideas are transformed into working prototypes within 24 hours. IGNISIA aims to encourage practical problem-solving, technical creativity, and real-world impact. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://ignisia.tech/ Hackathon Structure Qualifier Round: Online PPT Screening Teams must submit a PowerPoint presentation (in the given format) on their own ideas. Problem statement must be aligned with the six domains of the hackathon. This round is to assess the creativity of students and shortlist the best teams. Grand Finale: 24-Hour Hackathon The top 30 teams will compete in an on-campus 24-hour hackathon at MIT-WPU. New problem statements will be released shortly before the hackathon. Event Timeline Registration Deadline: 17 March Qualifier Round PPT Screening: 18 March – 22 March Interview Round Shortlisted teams announced: 23 March Grand Finale (Offline Hackathon) Hackathon Dates: 3 – 4 AprilVenue: Vyas Building, MIT-WPU Campus, Pune Themes/Domains: Healthcare & Accessibility Education & Skills Sustainability & Environment Smart Cities FinTech Tools for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Technologies Allowed: Computer Vision Predictive Analytics Generative AI Agentic AI Full-Stack Development Evaluation Process Projects are evaluated on multiple dimensions including: Problem Understanding Innovation & Originality Technical Feasibility Code Quality & Implementation Functionality & Usability Scalability & Real-World Impact Presentation & Communication Final evaluation during the Grand Finale is based on Code Review and Industry Jury Assessment. Participation Details Team Size: 2–4 membersEligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India Prize Pool Total Prize Pool: Rs. 1,00,000 Winner: Rs. 50,000Runner-up: Rs. 30,000Second Runner-up: Rs. 20,000 Facilities Provided High-speed internet access Meals during the hackathon Accommodation for outstation teams Important Rule: All projects must be original and plagiarism-free. Why Participate? Compete for a Rs. 1,00,000 prize pool Build impactful AI solutions Network with industry experts and mentors Gain national-level recognition Experience an intense 24-hour innovation sprint Venue Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace UniversityVyas BuildingKothrud, Pune, Maharashtra Contact Email: ignisia@mitwpu.edu.inWebsite: https://ignisia.tech