HackVerse 2026 | National Level Innovation Hackathon

HackVerse 2026 | National Level Innovation Hackathon HackVerse 2026 is the flagship national-level innovation hackathon organized by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (IEEE CIS) Student Chapter, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune. The hackathon aims to bring together passionate innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across India to build impactful technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges. Whether you're passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Social Innovation, or Open Innovation, HackVerse 2026 provides a platform to transform your ideas into reality while learning from mentors, networking with industry experts, and competing for exciting prizes. Competition Tracks Participants can choose ONE of the following tracks: AI for Social Impact EmpowerHER Cybersecurity Made Simple For The Memes Open Innovation Eligibility • Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized college or university in India. • Students from all engineering and technology disciplines are eligible. • Cross-college teams are allowed. • Team Size: 1–4 Members Competition Format Round 1 — Idea Submission Teams must submit: • Problem Statement • Proposed Solution • PPT Presentation The submissions will be evaluated based on: • Innovation • Feasibility • Technical Approach • Impact The Top 100 Teams will advance to Round 2. Round 2 — Online 24-Hour Hackathon Qualified teams will participate in a 24-hour online hackathon, where they will develop a working prototype of their solution. Teams will receive mentorship from industry experts and experienced mentors throughout the hackathon. Round 3 — Offline Grand Finale The Top 25 Teams will be invited to Pune for the Offline Grand Finale. Finalists will: • Demonstrate their prototype • Present before an expert jury • Compete for prizes, recognition, and networking opportunities Tentative Timeline Registration & Round 1 Submission Deadline 5 August 2026 Registration Deadline & Round 1 Submission Deadline (PPT / Idea Submission) 10 August 2026 Announcement of Top 100 Teams Selected for Round 2 13–14 August 2026 24-Hour Online Hackathon Round for Top 100 Teams 15–17 August 2026 Evaluation of Online Hackathon Submissions / Demo Review / Jury Screening 18 August 2026 Announcement of Top 25 Finalist Teams for Offline Grand Finale 21 August 2026 12-Hour Offline Grand Finale at, PuneFinal Presentations, Jury Evaluation, Prize Distribution & Closing Ceremony Note: The organizing committee reserves the right to revise the timeline if required. Any changes will be communicated through official channels. Evaluation Criteria Teams will be evaluated on: • Innovation & Creativity • Technical Feasibility • Prototype Quality • Problem-Solution Fit • Scalability • User Experience • Social & Business Impact • Presentation & Demonstration Rules • Each team must contain 1–4 members. • One participant can be part of only one team. • Plagiarism or copied solutions will lead to immediate disqualification. • Teams must submit only original work. • Decisions of the organizing committee and jury shall be final. • Participants must adhere to the IEEE Code of Ethics and maintain professional conduct throughout the event. What You'll Get Cash Prizes Certificates Mentorship Sessions Networking Opportunities Internship & Career Opportunities National-Level Recognition Organized By IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (IEEE CIS) Student ChapterBharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune