About this hackathon
Event Overview:
HACK<N>PITCH is Eastern India’s premier 24-hour product-based hackathon, set to take place on 7th–8th November 2025 at Jadavpur University’s Salt Lake Campus (JUSL), Kolkata.
Designed to ignite innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, the event will bring together 25 elite teams (100 participants max) from across the country to compete, collaborate, and create impactful tech solutions under intense time constraints.
With a strong focus on real-world problem solving, this hackathon is structured around four cutting-edge tracks:
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Web3
Cybersecurity
What Makes HACKPITCH Stand Out:
Beyond its purpose, HACK<N>PITCH stands out for its scale and inclusivity.
As the biggest product-focused hackathon in Eastern India, it encourages diversity and balanced teamwork .
Teams will compete to become the sole undisputed winner and claim the grand cash prize by brainstorming, prototyping, and pitching their solutions to a panel of expert judges over the course of the 24-hour sprint.
Medals and certificates of excellence will also be awarded to other top-performing teams.
Purpose and Vision:
HACKPITCH is more than just a hackathon — it serves as a springboard for the next generation of innovators and builders.
The goal is to foster an innovative, technically superior, and entrepreneurial community through this event.
The hackathon aims to:
Enhance participant experience.
Provide top-notch mentorship.
Establish HACK<N>PITCH as a globally recognized student-led tech initiative.