CRAFTCON 2K26

Hackathon Duration: 24 Hours 24 Hours → Coding & DevelopmentCore building, prototyping, testing, and implementation. Get ready for CRAFTCON 2K26, one of the most exciting collegiate hackathons at Desh Bhagat University. This hackathon brings together student innovators, developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges through technology, creativity, and collaboration. CRAFTCON 2K26 is more than just a competition — it is a platform to build meaningful solutions, showcase your skills, connect with fellow innovators, gain hands-on experience, and compete for exciting rewards. Under the theme “IMAGINE. BUILD. BEYOND.”, participants will get the opportunity to transform their ideas into working solutions during an intense 24-hour building experience. Why Participate: Big Challenges, Bigger Rewards – Work on real-world problems and build innovative technology-driven solutions. Unparalleled Networking – Connect with developers, innovators, mentors, and fellow technology enthusiasts. Career Growth – Build a strong portfolio, gain practical experience, and showcase your work. Prizes and Recognition – Compete for a ₹2.5L+ Prize pool, certificates, goodies, and recognition. Learn by Doing – Collaborate, innovate, experiment, and experience hands-on problem-solving. Showcase Your Skills – Present your solution and demonstrate your working prototype before the judging panel. Eligibility: Team Size: 2-6 members Inter-disciplinary teams are encouraged. Both beginners and experienced participants are welcome. Structure: Round 1 – Registration:Participants register for CRAFTCON 2K26 through Unstop and complete the required registration and payment process. Round 2 – Offline Hackathon (24 Hours):Registered/eligible teams will participate in the grand finale at Desh Bhagat University, where they will build, test, refine, and pitch their solutions during the 24-hour hackathon. Final Evaluation:Teams will demonstrate their completed solutions before the judging panel. Projects will be evaluated according to the official CRAFTCON 2K26 evaluation criteria. Tracks: Healthcare Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Web3 & Blockchain Sustainability Internet of Things (IoT) Web & App Development Cybersecurity Open Innovation Rules & Guidelines: All core development must be completed during the offline hackathon. Submissions must be original; plagiarism will lead to disqualification. Use of pre-built projects as the primary hackathon submission is prohibited. Inter-college teams are allowed. Participants must follow the official CRAFTCON 2K26 rules and event guidelines. Teams must submit their completed projects within the announced submission deadline. Participants must be able to explain and demonstrate their submitted solution before the judging panel. Participants must follow the instructions provided by organizers, mentors, volunteers, and judges. Any violation of the official event rules may result in disqualification. The decision of the judging panel will be final. Key Dates: Registration Deadline: 20th October 2026 Grand Finale: 22nd – 23rd October 2026 Hackathon Duration: 24 Hours Event Start: 10:00 AM onwards Venue: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab Prizes & Recognition: ₹2.5L+ Bounty Pool: Exciting cash prizes and bounties for outstanding teams and projects. Winning Teams: Cash prizes, certificates, recognition, and exclusive goodies. All Eligible Participants: Participation certificates according to the official event policy. Special Category Awards: Recognition for creativity, innovation, technical implementation, teamwork, problem-solving, and outstanding project execution.