ELEVATE 2026

Elevate 2026: 24 Hours. Infinite Possibilities. A 24-Hour Online Hackathon by Ideakode. About Elevate: Elevate is a 24-hour online hackathon designed to bring together innovators, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers from across the globe. Participants will collaborate, build impactful solutions, and compete for exciting prizes while networking with industry professionals and fellow creators. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced builder, Elevate provides a platform to transform ideas into reality. Objective: Foster innovation and creativity. Encourage problem-solving through technology. Promote teamwork and collaboration. Provide a platform for learning and networking. Support participants in building impactful solutions. Event Details: Event Name: Elevate 2026. Organizer: Ideakode. Mode: Online. Duration: 24 Hours. Team Size: 1–4 Members. Registration Fee: Free / As Applicable. Platform: Discord + Devpost/Unstop. Submission Platform: Devpost/Google Form. Result Declaration: Within 7 Days. Eligibility: Open to students, professionals, and tech enthusiasts. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Teams can consist of 1 to 4 members. Cross-college and cross-country teams are allowed. One participant can be part of only one team. Themes: Artificial Intelligence. Healthcare. Education. Sustainability. FinTech. Web3 & Blockchain. Cybersecurity. Smart Cities. Open Innovation. Productivity Tools. Tech Stack: React. Next.js. Angular. Vue.js. Node.js. Python. Java. Flutter. React Native. Blockchain Frameworks. AI/ML Models. Cloud Platforms. Rules & Guidelines: General Rules: All work must be completed during the hackathon period. Teams may use open-source libraries and frameworks. Participants must maintain professional conduct. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Teams must submit before the deadline. Judges' decisions will be final and binding. Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if required. Project Rules: Allowed: Open-source libraries. Public APIs. Pre-trained AI Models. Existing frameworks. Design assets with proper attribution. Not Allowed: Copying existing projects. Submitting previously completed projects. Fake demonstrations. Plagiarism. Misrepresentation of team contributions. Judging Criteria: Innovation & Creativity – 25%. Technical Implementation – 25%. Problem Solving – 20%. User Experience & Design – 15%. Scalability & Impact – 15%. Total: 100 Points. Submission Requirements: Mandatory: Project Name. Team Details. Problem Statement. Solution Description. GitHub Repository. Live Demo (if applicable). Presentation Deck (PPT/PDF). Demo Video (2–5 Minutes). Final Presentation: Shortlisted teams may be invited for: Live Product Demonstration. Q&A Session. Technical Discussion. Presentation Time: 5 Minutes Demo. 3 Minutes Q&A. Perks: Participation Certificate. Networking Opportunities. Industry Exposure. Mentorship Sessions. Sponsor Swags. Internship Opportunities. Community Access. Code Of Conduct: Treat everyone with respect. Use inclusive language. Avoid harassment and discrimination. Follow community guidelines. Maintain professionalism. Violations may lead to warnings or disqualification. Communication: Official communication channels: Discord Server. Email. LinkedIn. WhatsApp Community. Participants are responsible for checking announcements regularly.