XENIA Hackathon 2026
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Friday, January 30, 2026
to Sunday, February 15, 2026
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2 weeks long
Web DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceProgramming
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
191
Participants
17
Est. Projects
Organizers
Xenia Hackathon 2026:
Xenia Hackathon 2026 is the annual flagship hackathon of the CSI Student Branch, SCTR’s Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), Pune
It is an industry-driven hackathon supported by domain partners, aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry expectations
The hackathon focuses on practical problem-solving, industry-aligned evaluation, and real-world impact, providing participants with hands-on exposure to professional workflows and expectations
Participants will work in teams on industry-curated problem statements, build innovative solutions, and present their work to evaluators from industry and academia
Industry Support & Domains:
Xenia Hackathon 2026 is supported by the following domain partners:
NeuraMach.AI
Social Booster Media
These partners provide real-world problem statements to ensure participants work on challenges relevant to current industry needs
Problem Statements:
Participants can choose from the following domain-wise problem statements:
NeuraMach.AI Domain
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KRndlBJWzxDbdlcJtxdT1fyC4xXnYiwD/view?usp=drivesdk
Social Booster Media Domain
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JII0PBAOLSDW13__OvLP7P55U1nPM2xp/view?usp=drivesdk
Eligibility & Team Formation:
Eligibility: Open to college students and aspiring technologists
Participation Type: Team-based
Team Size: 2 to 6 members per team
Inter-college Teams: Allowed
Inter-specialization Teams: Allowed
Hackathon Format & Process:
Teams select a problem statement from the available domains
Participants design and build a working solution
Solutions are evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, execution quality, and industry relevance
Shortlisted teams may receive further opportunities based on performance
What to Build:
Participants are expected to build a working solution or prototype that addresses the selected problem statement
The solution may include:
Web applications
Mobile applications
Platforms, tools, or system prototypes
Projects should demonstrate:
Clear problem understanding
Practical applicability
Technical feasibility and innovation
Strong teamwork and execution
Submission Requirements:
Each team must submit:
Project PPT (mandatory) containing:
Problem statement
Solution overview
Architecture / workflow
Technology stack
Expected impact and scalability
Optional supporting materials:
Demo link
GitHub repository
PPT Submission Deadline: 13th February 2026
Prizes & Opportunities:
Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹25,000
Internship Opportunities for selected teams (including opportunities for entire teams based on performance)
Paid Live Industry Project Opportunities
Work / Experience Certificates
Additional rewards such as LinkedIn Premium subscriptions for selected participants
Participant Guide:
For complete details regarding timelines, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines, participants are advised to refer to the Participant Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MHE-d0DGVLbwv5DUhzPHBKyNr11CqIdV/view?usp=drive_link
Rules:
All submissions must be original
Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification
Teams must adhere to submission deadlines and guidelines
Decisions of the organizers and judges will be final and binding