Brewing Codes 4.0

Event Overview: Brewing Codes 4.0 – Hackathon 2026 is a 24-hour national hackathon organized by the Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology (MSoET), Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Noida. The event is conducted in collaboration with IQAC and in association with upGrad, ICC, MIIF, and Samatrix. The hackathon brings together innovators, developers, and problem-solvers from across the country to develop impactful solutions for real-world challenges through collaboration, creativity, and technical expertise. Tracks: Teams will work on one of the following themes: AI in Healthcare and Digital Well-Being Agentic AI and Autonomous Systems Cybersecurity, Digital Privacy and Trust Sustainable Technology and Circular Economy Smart Cities and Urban Innovation Low Code or No Code Platforms for Rapid Application Development Team Size: Minimum team size: 2 members Maximum team size: 4 members All team members must belong to the same institution Participation Fee: No registration fee Participation in the hackathon is completely free Prizes And Rewards: Total prize pool: Up to ₹80,000 Winner Team: ₹40,000 and winner's certificate Runner-up Team: ₹20,000 and runner-up certificate Student Innovation: ₹20,000 (2 teams will receive ₹10,000 each) and certificates All participants will receive official hackathon participation certificates Venue: Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology (MSoET) Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Noida Campus Important Dates: Last date of registration: 24 March 2026 Round 1: 27 March 2026 Round 2 and finals: 28 March 2026 Competition Guidelines: Teams must bring their own laptops, software, and necessary development tools Teams must select an appropriate track and prepare a structured idea document for presentation No new members can be added or removed after registration Judges’ decisions will be final and binding Competition Rules: Each team must consist of 2 to 4 members, including a team leader All team members must be from the same institution A faculty mentor is allowed but will not be permitted inside the competition room Team composition cannot be modified once registration is completed Competition Structure: Round 1 – 27 March 2026 Venue: Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida Campus Duration: 6 hours Submission requirements: Each team must submit a PowerPoint presentation with a maximum of 5 slides including: Team name, leader and members, institution name Problem statement and idea description Solution, prototype, and technology used Use cases and applicability Judging and evaluation: Teams will be evaluated based on predefined evaluation rubrics Results will be announced at the end of the day Teams not qualifying for Round 2 will receive participation certificates Round 2 – 28 March 2026 Only top-performing teams from Round 1 will qualify for Round 2 Selected teams will be allowed to stay overnight on campus to refine their projects Final evaluation will determine the winner and runner-up teams Add-On Facilities And Support: Infrastructure and technical support: High-speed WiFi across the venue Power backup and charging stations Dedicated workstations and comfortable seating On-site IT support for technical assistance Logistics and hospitality: Refreshments and meals provided at scheduled intervals Overnight stay facility for teams qualifying for Round 2 First aid and medical assistance available 24/7 security to ensure a safe environment Presentation and evaluation support: Projectors and screens for team presentations Expert guidance for PPT and documentation review Transparent judging criteria Additional benefits: Media and social media coverage for winning teams Participation certificates for all registered participants Event Schedule: 27 March 2026 – Round 1 09:00 AM – Reporting time for teams 09:30 AM – Inauguration and welcome messages 10:00 AM – Hackathon begins 04:00 PM – Round 1 project evaluation 05:30 PM – Round 1 results announcement 05:45 PM – Round 2 begins 28 March 2026 – Round 2 and Finals 09:30 AM – Final evaluation 12:30 PM – Winners announcement and valedictory session