Opportunity brief
NeuraX Hackathon 3.0 – 24-Hour AI Innovation Hackathon
NeuraX Hackathon 3.0 is a competitive 24-hour hackathon where participants transform innovative ideas into working technology solutions. The event focuses on solving real-world problems using Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
Official Themes
Participants can choose ONE of the following official tracks:
- AI in Industry Automation
- AI in Cybersecurity
- AI in Smart Cities
The Round 1 idea/abstract must be aligned with the selected official theme.
Eligibility & Team Formation
- Team size: 3–4 participants
- At least one team member must be a currently enrolled student
- Cross-institution teams are welcome
- Participants from different colleges/institutions can form a team.
- Teams must submit an original idea related to one of the official themes.
web site : https://www.neurax.co.in/
Round 1 – Abstract Submission
Mode: Online
Participation: Free
The first round requires teams to submit an abstract based on their selected theme.
The abstract should clearly explain:
- Problem statement
- Proposed solution
- Innovation
- Technology/AI approach
- Expected impact
- Feasibility and scalability
Abstract Submission Deadline: 11 September 2026
The submitted ideas will be evaluated and shortlisted teams will proceed to the final hackathon.
Round 1 Evaluation
Ideas will be evaluated based on:
- Theme relevance
- Innovation and creativity
- Problem relevance
- Technical feasibility
- Potential impact
- Clarity of the proposed solution
Round 2 – NeuraX Hackathon
Date: 19–20 September 2026
Venue: CMR Technical Campus
Duration: 24 Hours
Shortlisted teams will participate in the main hackathon.
The problem statements/challenges will be revealed according to the organizers' hackathon process. Teams will analyze the challenge and build a working solution within the given hackathon duration.
️ Building Rules
- All code must be written during the official event window.
- Open-source libraries and public APIs are permitted.
- Any pre-existing designs or datasets must be disclosed at submission.
- Teams must develop a functional solution suitable for demonstration.
Final Evaluation
Projects will be judged on:
- Innovation
- Technical Depth
- Execution
- Real-world Impact
- Functionality
- Presentation & Demonstration
Each team will give a 5-minute live demonstration followed by Q&A. Judges' decisions will be final.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 21 August 2026
- Registration Closes: 10 September 2026
- Round 1 Abstract Submission: 11 September 2026
- Shortlisted Teams: 13 September 2026
- Final Confirmation: 14 September 2026
- Main Hackathon: 19–20 September 2026
- Duration: 24 Hours
Why Participate?
- Gain hands-on hackathon experience
- Build an AI-powered solution
- Work with a collaborative team
- Learn from mentors
- Network with other innovators
- Present your project to judges
- Get recognition for your innovation
Build. Connect. Innovate.