INNIXO OVERDRIVE presents: Hacksphere 1.0
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Friday, January 16, 2026
to Thursday, February 5, 2026
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3 weeks long
HealthtechEdtechSocial ImpactOpen SourceInnovation
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
436
Participants
₹35,000
Prize Pool
39
Est. Projects
Organizers
Hacksphere 1.0 is an 8-hour hybrid hackathon organized as part of INNIXO OVERDRIVE 2026, aimed at fostering innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving among students.
Participants will work in teams to ideate, design, and develop solutions addressing challenges in Disaster Management, HealthTech, EduTech, and Open Innovation. The event follows a two-round structure: an online ideation submission followed by an offline on-campus finale.
Competition Structure:
Round 1: Ideation & PPT Submission (Online)
Duration: 17 January 2026 – 26 January 2026
Teams must submit their idea using the official PPT template provided by the organizers.
The PPT should include:
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
Innovation & Uniqueness
Technical Feasibility & Tech Stack
Expected Impact
Valid submissions will be screened, and top teams will be shortlisted for the offline finale.
Results Announcement: 28 January 2026
Round 2: Offline Hackathon & Jury Pitch (Finale)
Date: 5 February 2026
Mode: Offline (On Campus)
Duration: 8 Hours (09:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
Teams must:
Develop a working prototype
Prepare a final presentation
Pitch their solution to the jury
Pitch Format:
3 minutes – Prototype Demo
2 minutes – Jury Q&A
Themes / Tracks:
Participants must choose one of the following domains:
Disaster Management
HealthTech
EduTech
Open Innovation
Prizes & Recognition:
Winner: ₹20,000 + Certificate + Goodies
1st Runner Up: ₹10,000 + Certificate + Goodies
2nd Runner Up: ₹5,000 + Certificate + Goodies
Physical certificates for Top 3 teams
Digital certificates for all participants
Total Prize Pool: ₹35,000
Eligibility:
Open to all eligible undergraduate students
Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed
General Guidelines:
Shortlisted teams must attend the offline round in person.
Reporting time: 08:00 AM sharp. Reporting after 08:45 AM may lead to disqualification.
This is a strict 8-hour sprint from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and required accessories.
The college will provide Wi-Fi; teams are advised to carry a mobile hotspot as backup.
Lunch will be available on a paid basis (₹100 per person) with advance registration.
All final code must be pushed to a public GitHub repository before 04:30 PM.
Use of open-source libraries/templates is allowed if declared to mentors.
Plagiarism, cheating, or misconduct will result in immediate disqualification.
The decision of the judges and organizers will be final and binding.
Judging Criteria:
Teams will be evaluated based on:
Innovation & Originality
Technical Complexity
Feasibility & Implementation
User Experience & Design
Real-World Impact
Presentation & Clarity
Intellectual Property:
The intellectual property of the project remains with the participating teams. However, the organizers reserve the right to showcase the projects for promotional and academic purposes.
Code of Conduct:
Participants are expected to maintain professionalism and decorum throughout the event. Any form of plagiarism, harassment, or violation of rules will lead to immediate disqualification.