InnovGenius 2026: Hackathon

InnovGenius 2026 is a National-Level Ideathon organized by TCET–ACM SIGITE Professional Body, in collaboration with CSI Usha Mittal Institute of Technology (UMIT), TCET–ACM SIGAI, and TCET Rotaract Club.The ideathon aims to foster innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, and hands-on software development by encouraging undergraduate engineering students to work on real-world problem statements.Only teams selected for the final round are required to pay a registration fee of ₹400. Eligibility Criteria: Open to all Indian participants  Open to all Undergraduate Engineering Students  Participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized institute  Valid college/university ID is required  Team Rules: Team size: 1-4 members Inter-college teams are allowed Inter-specialization teams are allowed No team member changes are allowed after registration  Each participant can be part of only one team Format & Duration: Mode: Round 1 & 2 : Online  Round 3 : Offline  ( Duration: 10 hours ) Registration Fees: First and Second Round is FREE and there is no Registraion fees. For the Third (Final Round) selected teams have to pay Rs 400 and particiapnts would be provided with food and refreshments. Round 1: Ideation & Problem Analysis (Online): Date: 15th February 2026 Description: Teams will select one problem statement from the list provided by the organizers. Participants must submit a detailed problem understanding and proposed solution approach. Evaluation Criteria: Innovation Feasibility Real-world impact Round 2: Prototype Development (Online): Date: 17th February 2026 Description: Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will develop a functional prototype. Submissions may include: UI/UX mockups Partial backend implementation Working proof-of-concept Evaluation Criteria: Technical approach Functionality Design clarity Round 3: Final Build & Presentation (Offline): Date: 20th February 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Venue: Thakur College of Engineering and Technology Mumbai, Mumbai Description: Teams will build a complete working solution. Final submission includes: Live product demonstration Technical presentation before a judging panel Evaluation Criteria: Full-stack implementation UI/UX quality Scalability Practical applicability Rules: Participants must bring their own laptops and required accessories. Participants must follow timelines and ACM code of conduct. Judges' and organisers' decisions will be final and binding.