Opportunity brief
Hackathon Duration: 24 Hours
- 24 Hours → Coding & Development
Core building, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
- Get ready for CRAFTCON 2K26, one of the most exciting collegiate hackathons at Desh Bhagat University.
- This hackathon brings together student innovators, developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges through technology, creativity, and collaboration.
- CRAFTCON 2K26 is more than just a competition — it is a platform to build meaningful solutions, showcase your skills, connect with fellow innovators, gain hands-on experience, and compete for exciting rewards.
- Under the theme "IMAGINE. BUILD. BEYOND.", participants will get the opportunity to transform their ideas into working solutions during an intense 24-hour building experience.
Why Participate:
- Big Challenges, Bigger Rewards – Work on real-world problems and build innovative technology-driven solutions.
- Unparalleled Networking – Connect with developers, innovators, mentors, and fellow technology enthusiasts.
- Career Growth – Build a strong portfolio, gain practical experience, and showcase your work.
- Prizes and Recognition – Compete for a ₹2.5L+ Prize pool, certificates, goodies, and recognition.
- Learn by Doing – Collaborate, innovate, experiment, and experience hands-on problem-solving.
- Showcase Your Skills – Present your solution and demonstrate your working prototype before the judging panel.
Eligibility:
- Team Size: 2-6 members
- Inter-disciplinary teams are encouraged.
- Both beginners and experienced participants are welcome.
Structure:
- Round 1 – Registration:
Participants register for CRAFTCON 2K26 through Unstop and complete the required registration and payment process.
- Round 2 – Offline Hackathon (24 Hours):
Registered/eligible teams will participate in the grand finale at Desh Bhagat University, where they will build, test, refine, and pitch their solutions during the 24-hour hackathon.
- Final Evaluation:
Teams will demonstrate their completed solutions before the judging panel. Projects will be evaluated according to the official CRAFTCON 2K26 evaluation criteria.
Tracks:
- Healthcare
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Web3 & Blockchain
- Sustainability
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Web & App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Open Innovation
Rules & Guidelines:
- All core development must be completed during the offline hackathon.
- Submissions must be original; plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
- Use of pre-built projects as the primary hackathon submission is prohibited.
- Inter-college teams are allowed.
- Participants must follow the official CRAFTCON 2K26 rules and event guidelines.
- Teams must submit their completed projects within the announced submission deadline.
- Participants must be able to explain and demonstrate their submitted solution before the judging panel.
- Participants must follow the instructions provided by organizers, mentors, volunteers, and judges.
- Any violation of the official event rules may result in disqualification.
- The decision of the judging panel will be final.
Key Dates:
- Registration Deadline: 20th October 2026
- Grand Finale: 22nd – 23rd October 2026
- Hackathon Duration: 24 Hours
- Event Start: 10:00 AM onwards
- Venue: Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Prizes & Recognition:
- ₹2.5L+ Bounty Pool: Exciting cash prizes and bounties for outstanding teams and projects.
- Winning Teams: Cash prizes, certificates, recognition, and exclusive goodies.
- All Eligible Participants: Participation certificates according to the official event policy.
- Special Category Awards: Recognition for creativity, innovation, technical implementation, teamwork, problem-solving, and outstanding project execution.