Opportunity brief
KILN '26 is a national‑level hybrid hackathon organized by Coherelive, designed to test real builders through a four‑stage crucible of ideation, screening, prototyping, and live pitching. With a prize pool of ₹35,000+, trophies, and verified certificates, it offers a unique mix of online and offline challenges for students and developers across India.
- Format: Hybrid (Online + Offline)
- Eligibility: College students, fresh graduates, and self‑taught developers
- Team Size: 1–4 members
- Registration Fee: Free
Four Rounds
- Blueprint Submission (till 26 Sep) — Pitch your idea deck online.
- Screening Quiz (28 Sep) — Test fundamentals on Unstop.
- Virtual Hackathon (1 Oct) — A full‑day online sprint to build a working prototype.
- Grand Finale (15 Oct) — In‑person Demo Day with live pitches, networking, and awards.
Problem Tracks
- AI Agents & Workflow Automation
- Civic & Public Utilities
- Climate & Urban Resilience
- Low‑Bandwidth Healthcare
- Open Innovation & DevTools
Rewards
- ₹20,000 Grand Champion Prize + Trophy
- ₹10,000 Runner‑Up Prize + Trophy
- ₹5,000 Best Track Innovation Award
- Certificates for all verified participants