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Brainwave

unstopHosted on Unstop

Fetched about 3 hours ago

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

to Friday, August 21, 2026

•

1 month long

UndergraduatePostgraduateEngineering Students
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.

Event Type

in person

75

Participants

₹300,000

Prize Pool

6

Est. Projects

Association of Computing, Technology & Science (ACTS-EDC), University School of Automation & Robotics (USAR), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), East Delhi Campus is organizing BRAINWAVE 2026 ! Join the Official BRAINWAVE 2026 WhatsApp Community for Updates and Query Resolution:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KO79BBDUoqH7RqcepXjB1J About the Opportunity:BRAINWAVE 2026 is the flagship National Innovation Challenge organized by the Association of Computing, Technology & Science (ACTS-EDC), University School of Automation & Robotics (USAR), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), East Delhi Campus. The competition brings together innovators, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers from across the country to build impactful solutions for real-world challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial mindset while receiving mentorship from industry professionals. Through multiple evaluation rounds, expert mentoring, and an in-person Grand Finale, BRAINWAVE 2026 aims to foster innovation that creates meaningful social and technological impact. Tracks: Participants may choose a problem statement from the Official Problem Statement Tracks or compete under the Open Innovation Track. The official problem statements will be released in two phases: Track Set 1 (4 Tracks): 20 July 2026 Track Set 2 (4 Tracks): 30 July 2026 A total of 8 innovation tracks, each comprising multiple real-world problem statements, will be released across both track sets. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma students, and recent graduates from any recognized institution. Team size: 2–4 members. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialization and interdisciplinary teams are allowed. Why Participate? Solve real-world industry and societal challenges. Learn directly from experienced mentors and industry leaders. Network with innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and recruiters. Showcase innovative ideas before an eminent jury. Compete for cash prizes, internships, certificates, and exciting rewards. Gain national recognition for your innovation. Important Guidelines: The official PPT template and submission guidelines will be released before the submission round. Teams must submit only original work. Any form of plagiarism or misconduct will result in immediate disqualification. The decisions of the organizing committee and jury will be final and binding. Travel and accommodation will not be provided for the Grand Finale. Participating teams must make their own arrangements. Meals, refreshments, and participant kits will be provided during the Grand Finale. Code of Conduct: All participants, mentors, judges, sponsors, and volunteers are expected to follow the official BRAINWAVE 2026 Code of Conduct throughout the event. By registering, participants agree to comply with all event policies and guidelines. Official Code of Conduct (PDF):https://shorturl.at/5fyBj

Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
Code of conduct