Can Hack 2026

Team Formation: Team size: 1-5 members Inter-college / Inter-organization teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Highly encouraged (e.g., mixing coders, designers, domain experts) Competition Structure & Rounds: Round 1 – Idea Submission: Problem statement & chosen theme Proposed solution and unique features Target users and impact Technology stack Development plan or architecture Evaluation criteria: Novelty, clarity, feasibility, and potential impact. Based on submissions, teams are shortlisted for the development round. Round 2 – Prototype Development & Final Pitch: Finalists present their solution in a live virtual demo & pitch session to the judging panel. Presentations will include a demo of the prototype, a Q&A, and discussion of future scope. Rules & Guidelines: Code of Conduct: Participants must maintain a respectful, inclusive environment — misconduct leads to disqualification. Originality: All work must be created during the hackathon; pre-existing codebases or projects are not permitted unless explicitly declared and approved. Open Source Usage: Use of open-source tools, APIs, and libraries is permitted but must be credited in documentation. Intellectual Property (IP): Teams retain full IP rights; however, organizers may showcase projects for non-commercial promotion. Deadlines: All submissions must meet the specified cut-off times; late entries will not be