XYPHERIA 2026 – National Level 24 Hours Hackathon

XYPHERIA 2026 – National Level 24-Hour Hackathon Build. Hack. Innovate. Organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mangaluru, in association with C-Maniax, XYPHERIA 2026 is a national-level 24-hour hackathon designed to bring together innovative minds from across the country. This event provides a platform for students to ideate, design, and develop impactful solutions to real-world problems across multiple domains. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, build prototypes, and present their solutions to a panel of evaluators. Registrations are open exclusively through the official website: https://xypheria.in/ Event Details Dates: 24th – 25th April 2026 Duration: 24 Hours Venue: Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mangaluru Mode: Round 1: Online PPT Submission Round 2: Offline Hackathon (for shortlisted teams) Hackathon Domains Participants can choose to build solutions in the following domains: Smart Agriculture & Rural Innovation Health & Medical Technology FinTech & Digital Economy AI for Business & Enterprise Automation Web3, Blockchain & Future Internet Cyber Security & Digital Trust Team Requirements Each team must consist of 2 to 4 members Inter-college teams are allowed Each team can submit only one idea Prize Pool Total Prize Pool: ₹45,000 Selection Process Round 1: Idea Screening (Online) Teams are required to submit a presentation outlining their idea. Submissions will be evaluated based on: Innovation and originality Feasibility of implementation Relevance and potential impact Round 2: Final Hackathon (Offline) Shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in a 24-hour on-campus hackathon, where they will build a working prototype. Final evaluation will be conducted by a panel of judges. Guidelines Participants must bring their own laptops and necessary resources Internet access and basic facilities will be provided at the venue Detailed instructions will be shared with shortlisted teams Contact Information Email: cmanaix.cse@aiet.org.in Nithin R: +91 91647 33579Arun Kumar: +91 78921 57324