Ignisia '26 | National Level AI Hackathon
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
to Saturday, April 4, 2026
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1 month long
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Student only
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Event Type
in person
67
Participants
₹100,000
Prize Pool
6
Est. Projects
Organizers
IGNISIA '26
24-Hour National-Level AI Hackathon
Think. Build. Evolve.
IGNISIA ’26 is a national-level AI hackathon hosted by Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune. The hackathon brings together talented students from across India to design and build innovative solutions using Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
Participants will compete in a high-intensity innovation challenge where ideas are transformed into working prototypes within 24 hours. IGNISIA aims to encourage practical problem-solving, technical creativity, and real-world impact.
FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://ignisia.tech/
Hackathon Structure
Qualifier Round: Online PPT Screening
Teams must submit a PowerPoint presentation (in the given format) on their own ideas. Problem statement must be aligned with the six domains of the hackathon. This round is to assess the creativity of students and shortlist the best teams.
Grand Finale: 24-Hour Hackathon
The top 30 teams will compete in an on-campus 24-hour hackathon at MIT-WPU. New problem statements will be released shortly before the hackathon.
Event Timeline
Registration Deadline: 17 March
Qualifier Round
PPT Screening: 18 March – 22 March
Interview Round
Shortlisted teams announced: 23 March
Grand Finale (Offline Hackathon)
Hackathon Dates: 3 – 4 AprilVenue: Vyas Building, MIT-WPU Campus, Pune
Themes/Domains:
Healthcare & Accessibility
Education & Skills
Sustainability & Environment
Smart Cities
FinTech
Tools for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Technologies Allowed:
Computer Vision
Predictive Analytics
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Full-Stack Development
Evaluation Process
Projects are evaluated on multiple dimensions including:
Problem Understanding
Innovation & Originality
Technical Feasibility
Code Quality & Implementation
Functionality & Usability
Scalability & Real-World Impact
Presentation & Communication
Final evaluation during the Grand Finale is based on Code Review and Industry Jury Assessment.
Participation Details
Team Size: 2–4 membersEligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India
Prize Pool
Total Prize Pool: Rs. 1,00,000
Winner: Rs. 50,000Runner-up: Rs. 30,000Second Runner-up: Rs. 20,000
Facilities Provided
High-speed internet access
Meals during the hackathon
Accommodation for outstation teams
Important Rule: All projects must be original and plagiarism-free.
Why Participate?
Compete for a Rs. 1,00,000 prize pool
Build impactful AI solutions
Network with industry experts and mentors
Gain national-level recognition
Experience an intense 24-hour innovation sprint
Venue
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace UniversityVyas BuildingKothrud, Pune, Maharashtra
Contact
Email: ignisia@mitwpu.edu.inWebsite: https://ignisia.tech