Hackcelerate'26
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Friday, January 30, 2026
to Saturday, January 31, 2026
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1 day long
InnovationNetworkingCommunityBeginner FriendlyWomen in Tech
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.
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# Hackcelerate’26
**24-Hour Offline Hackathon**
Hackcelerate’26 is a national-level offline hackathon where students from across the country collaborate to build impactful and technology-driven solutions. Participants will have **24 hours** to conceptualize, prototype, and present innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges.
This hackathon is designed to encourage innovation, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical implementation.
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## Important Note
- Every team member must submit the **same idea and the same PPT**.
- Submissions must strictly follow the [Hackcelerate’26 PPT template](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_M0sUzz2M1ZkbeE3S3iKeJKvisG6fMGS5QLlGTZ3_qA/edit?usp=sharing)
- All registered teams must join the official [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cj6kgMvXbWj7ohZ3MRSuFk?mode=hqrc) for updates, instructions, and announcements:
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## Round 1: Idea Submission (Online)
- Participants are required to submit their idea presentation before the deadline.
- Only teams with valid submissions will be considered for shortlisting.
**Submission Deadline:** January 15th, 2026
**Required Format:** [Hackcelerate’26 PPT Template](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_M0sUzz2M1ZkbeE3S3iKeJKvisG6fMGS5QLlGTZ3_qA/edit?usp=sharing)
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## Eligibility Criteria
1. Submissions must follow the official PPT template.
2. Team size must be **2 to 4 members**.
3. Each participant must submit the same idea as part of a team.
4. Participants must be current UG students.
Members may be from different colleges.
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## Submission Rules
- Round 1 will be conducted entirely online.
- Participants may select any problem statement under approved domains on our website.
- Shortlisted teams must RSVP within **48 hours** of the announcement.
Failure to RSVP will lead to disqualification.
- Only RSVP-confirmed teams will be eligible for Round 2.
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## Round 2: Offline Hackathon (January 30–31)
- The hackathon duration is **24 hours**.
- Internet connectivity and power supply will be provided.
- Core development must take place **during the hackathon window**.
- Participants may research and plan beforehand, but **no pre-built projects or reused code** will be allowed without disclosure.
- Any violation may result in disqualification.
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## Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of external judges, domain experts, and sponsor representatives based on:
- Innovation
- Technical Implementation
- Impact and Usefulness
- Feasibility and Scalability
- Presentation and Demonstration
The decision of the jury will be final.
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## Participation Policy
- Team changes or reshuffling will **not** be allowed after submission.
- Only complete and rule-compliant submissions will be considered.
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Hackcelerate’26 is an opportunity to create meaningful solutions, learn through collaboration, and bring ideas to life.
We look forward to your participation.
