ChaosCore Hackathon 2026

About the Hackathon: What happens when creativity meets chaos? Welcome to ChaosCore Hackathon 2026 - an open-innovation hackathon where unconventional ideas, bold experiments, and creative problem-solving come together. There is no fixed problem statement, no predefined domain, and no restriction on technology. Choose a problem you care about, improve an existing system, create a product you've always wanted to build, or explore an entirely new idea. This Halloween, step into the chaos, challenge the ordinary, and turn your wildest ideas into working solutions. Embrace the Chaos. Build the Unexpected. Tracks: AI & Intelligent Systems Software & Developer Tools Healthcare & Wellbeing Education & Learning Finance & Commerce Social Impact & Accessibility Mobility & Urban Systems Cybersecurity & Privacy Productivity & Automation Open Innovation Tracks are provided for guidance only. Participants are free to build beyond these categories. Why Participate? Build Without Limits: Choose any problem, idea, or opportunity worth exploring. Think Differently: Challenge conventional approaches and experiment with fresh ideas. Turn Ideas Into Reality: Build a working product or functional prototype. Embrace Experimentation: Explore technologies, test possibilities, and try unconventional approaches. Collaborate & Create: Connect with developers, designers, AI/ML enthusiasts, and innovators. Showcase Your Skills: Build a project you can demonstrate and add to your portfolio. Learn From Experts: Gain feedback and insights from mentors and industry professionals. Get Recognized: Showcase your creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. Eligibility: ChaosCore welcomes anyone interested in building with technology, including: Students Software Developers Engineers AI/ML Enthusiasts Researchers Entrepreneurs & Startup Builders Anyone interested in building with technology Team Size: 1–4 members Solo participation is allowed, and cross-college, cross-disciplinary teams are welcome. Event Format: Round 1 - Idea Submission: Every great creation starts with an idea. Identify a problem, opportunity, or unmet need and propose a solution worth building. Teams must submit a short PPT presentation covering the following: Slide 1: Project Title, Chosen Track, Team Name & Members Slide 2: The Problem / Opportunity Slide 3: Target Users & Why the Problem Matters Slide 4: Your Proposed Solution Slide 5: Existing Solutions / Current Approach Slide 6: How It Works / User Flow Slide 7: Technology Stack & Project Architecture Slide 8: Basic Implementation Approach The most promising ideas will be shortlisted for the Final Round. Final Round - Pitch & Prototype Demo: The top 15 shortlisted teams will advance to the Final Round. Each team must submit a 5-7 minute pitch video presenting its project and demonstrating the working solution or functional prototype. The video should cover: Problem and target users Proposed solution Key features and functionality Technology stack and implementation Working product / prototype demonstration Impact and future scope The judging panel will evaluate how effectively each team transforms an idea into a practical, innovative, and meaningful solution. What matters most? What you built, how well it works, the problem it solves, and the value it creates. The top 3 teams will be selected as winners based on the final judging scores. Rules & Guidelines: Team size must be 1 - 4 members. Cross-college and cross-disciplinary teams are allowed. Participants may choose their own problem statement and domain. There are no restrictions on programming languages, frameworks, or technologies. AI tools and coding assistants are allowed. Projects should demonstrate meaningful development during the hackathon. Previously built projects must not be presented as entirely new work; existing components must be disclosed. Teams must acknowledge external APIs, datasets, libraries, and open-source components used. Plagiarism, copied submissions, and other unfair practices will result in disqualification. Teams must clearly explain their problem, solution, implementation, and impact. All submissions must meet the specified deadlines and requirements. The judges' decisions will be final and binding. Judging Criteria: Problem Understanding – 15% Problem-Solution Fit – 20% Innovation & Originality – 15% Feasibility & Implementation Approach – 30% Impact & Value Potential – 10% Idea Explanation & Clarity – 10% Rewards & Recognition: Top-performing teams will receive: Winner / Runner - Up Certificates for the top 3 teams Certificates of Merit for the top 15 teams Participation Certificates for eligible participants Networking Opportunities with fellow builders and professionals Open-Source Recognition for noteworthy contributions About Invoqe: Invoqe is a student-built technology initiative focused on helping the next generation of builders learn by creating real products. We believe that the best way to develop engineering and problem-solving skills is to build, experiment, collaborate, and ship. Through hackathons, internships, mentorship, and hands-on projects, Invoqe creates opportunities for students, developers, and aspiring engineers to move beyond tutorials and build solutions to real-world problems.