VishwaNova - National Level Project Hackathon

VishwaNova 2026 – National Level Project Hackathon Organized by AViNYA | MIT-WPU, Pune From Idea to Prototype. From Prototype to Impact. About the VishwaNova Project Hackathon VishwaNova 2026 is a national-level innovation project hackathon designed to bring together students from across India to build, showcase, and present impactful solutions. Unlike traditional hackathons, this format allows you to submit your existing ideas/projects and compete at a national stage — combining the flexibility of a project competition with the intensity of a hackathon. Any idea. Any domain. Any innovation.   Join our official WhatsApp group for updates:https://chat.whatsapp.com/C5b700hCaRTHeHvcZGQRRR?mode=gi_t Hackathon Structure Round 1 – Online Idea & Project Submission Kickstart your hackathon journey by submitting: Project Presentation (PPT/PDF) 2–3 Minute Video explaining: Problem statement Your solution Prototype (if available) Expected real-world impact Upload via Google Drive or YouTube (public access) This round evaluates your idea, thinking, and execution approach. Shortlisting Round Projects will be judged based on: Innovation & creativity Problem relevance Feasibility Technical understanding Presentation clarity Top teams qualify for the Final Hackathon Round Round 2 – Final Hackathon (Offline Prototype Showcase) MIT World Peace University, Pune16 April 2026 Shortlisted teams will: ️Present their working prototype/model Demonstrate real-world application Be provided with dedicated stalls to showcase their projects Explain their solution to judges and visitors Participation Fee: ₹800 (only for shortlisted teams) Note: Food and accommodation will NOT be provided. Teams must come prepared with their prototype,setup and extension board. *No building on the spot — come prepared with your prototype and pitch. Why Participate Prize Pool: ₹2,50,000+ Pitch directly to investors & VCs ‍ Mentorship from industry experts Incubation & funding opportunities National exposure & recognition Rewards & Prizes Winner: ₹1,00,0001st Runner-up: ₹75,0002nd Runner-up: ₹50,0005 Consolation Prizes: ₹5,000 each Open Innovation Format No fixed problem statements Open to All Domains Interdisciplinary projects encouraged Important Dates Registration Deadline: 27 March 2026 (11:59 PM) Submission Deadline: 27 March 2026 Round 1 Results: 31 March 2026 Final Day : 16 April 2026 Eligibility Open to students across India Team size: 2–6 members All academic disciplines allowed Rules One project per team Projects must be original Plagiarism leads to disqualification Shortlisted teams must attend offline finals Teams must bring their own setup (laptop/prototype/Extension Board) Judges’ decision will be final