HackZ'26

HackZ'26 – National Level Hackathon

About HackZ'26

HackZ'26 is a national-level hackathon presented by the Computer Science and Engineering Association (CSEA), College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Anna University, in association with the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

Powered by Temenos, Supported by IBM, and Hosted on Unstop, HackZ'26 brings together engineering students to solve real-world challenges through technology and innovation.

The hackathon encourages collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and the development of unique, innovative, and industry-relevant solutions that can be scaled and implemented in the real world. Every proposed solution must incorporate security as an important component.

Problem Tracks

Participants can choose from the following six tracks:

• Women's Safety & Digital Security
• Supply Chain, Logistics & Product Authenticity Security
• Environment, Disaster Management & Disaster Response Security
• FinTech, Fraud & Financial Security
• Health, Privacy & MedTech Security
• Critical Infrastructure, Energy & Grid Security

Teams must propose unique and innovative solutions that address real-world problems while incorporating a meaningful security component.

Hackathon Format

Round 1 – Online Ideathon

• Registration opens: November 5, 2026
• Submission deadline: December 5, 2026
• Participation fee: Free
• Teams must identify a real-world problem from one of the six tracks and submit an innovative solution proposal in the prescribed format.
• Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of experts, including professors and industry mentors.
• The top 20 teams will qualify for Round 2.
• Results announcement: December 19, 2026
• Selected teams must confirm their participation within one day of selection.

Round 2 – Offline 24-Hour Hackathon

• Dates: January 29-30, 2027
• Venue: College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
• Fresh problem statements will be provided one week before the event, and teams will develop their solutions during the 24-hour hackathon.
• Teams must select a problem statement from the same track chosen during Round 1.
• Pre-existing projects are not permitted. Teams found violating this rule will be disqualified.
• Participants must bring their own laptops and equipment. Internet access and power supply will be provided.
• A jury of experts will evaluate projects based on innovation, technical execution, and impact.
• The jury's decision will be final.

Additional Information

• Accommodation will not be provided.
• Food and refreshments will be available throughout the hackathon.
• Participants must follow all registration requirements, submission guidelines, deadlines, and rules communicated by the organizers.

Join HackZ'26 to transform your ideas into innovative, secure, and impactful solutions for real-world challenges!