About the role
Overview
Get ready to brainstorm, build, innovate and turn your ideas into impactful solutions!
HACKRUSH 2026 is a national-level online hackathon organised by Tech4Hack, IGDTUW that brings together passionate innovators, developers, designers and problem-solvers from colleges across India. It is a platform to showcase technical skills, creativity, teamwork and the ability to solve real-world challenges.
Whether you're a coder, designer, researcher or an aspiring entrepreneur, HACKRUSH 2026 gives you the opportunity to collaborate, build something meaningful and compete with talented minds from different institutions.
Bring your ideas to life, push your boundaries and let your innovation do the talking!
INNOVATE. COLLABORATE. ELEVATE.
Tracks:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Machine Learning (ML) & Generative AI (Gen- AI)
- FinTech & Blockchain
- HealthTech & BioTech
- Cyber Security & Digital Safety
- Smart Cities & Sustainability
Hackathon Tracks:
- Round 1: Idea / PPT Submission (9th - 16th November) : ONLINE Teams submit their problem statement, solution, business model, and impact presentation. The results of the Top 80 teams qualified for Round 2 will be declared on Tuesday, 18th November 2026. - Round 2: Mentorship & Refinement (19th-20th November) : ONLINE Selected teams receive mentorship and feedback to refine their ideas and execution plans. The results of the Top 30 teams qualified for Round 3 will be declared on Saturday, 21st November 2026. - Round 3: Grand Finale – Prototype Presentation (22nd November) : ONLINE Teams present their working prototype, validation, business potential, and overall solution. The winners will be declared on Wednesday, 25th November 2026.
Guidelines:
- Mode: Online
- Participation: Open to students from colleges and universities across India.
- Team Size: 3-6 members per team.
- Team Formation: Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed.
- Duration: Online .
- Problem Statements: Teams can select any problem statement of their choice from the 5 given Hackathon Tracks.
Awards & Recognition :
- 1st Prize : Internship Opportunity + Render Credits + Goodies
- 2nd Prize : Internship Opportunity + Render Credits + Goodies
- 3rd Prize : Internship Opportunity + Render Credits + Goodies
- Best Female Team : Goodies
- Most Promising Startup Idea : Goodies
- Certificates for all participants and finalists
Rules:
- Plagiarism, copying or unauthorised areuse of another team's work will lead to disqualification
- Teams must maintain professional conduct throughout the event.
- Team members cannot be changed after the registration deadline without prior approval.
- Teams must ensure that their project documentation and presentation accurately represent their work.
- The organisers reserve the right to modify the schedule or guidelines if required.
- In case of any dispute, the organising committee's decision will be considered final.