Opportunity brief
CYPHER '26 — THINK BIG. BUILD BIGGER.
About DigiWeek'26:
DigiWeek'26 is the annual technology and innovation fest organised by the University Computer Centre & Digital Affairs (UCC & DA) Cell at J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad. Bringing together technology, creativity, and innovation, DigiWeek provides a platform for students to explore ideas, build solutions, and showcase their skills.
Introducing CYPHER '26:
CYPHER '26 is DigiWeek's flagship inter-college hackathon, challenging student developers, innovators, and problem-solvers to turn ideas into impactful technology solutions.
Whether your interests lie in AI, cybersecurity, software development, agriculture, healthcare, or smart infrastructure, CYPHER '26 is your opportunity to think beyond conventional approaches and build something meaningful.
Problem Statement Domains:
- Choose from nine real-world challenge domains:
- Healthcare, MedTech & Assistive Devices
- FinTech, Digital Commerce & Cyber Security
- Edge AI, TinyML & Real-Time Inference
- Intelligent Mistake Prevention & Systemic Safety
- Dignity, Connection & Well-Being
- TravelTech, Cultural Heritage & Local Exploration
- Smart AgriTech, Farm Automation & Crop Resilience
CivicTech, Public Transparency & Smart Governance
Intelligent Grids & Energy Optimization
Explore the complete problem statements:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pS4oJgDjLmRYuLvVLlawaNc_V9LGopEB/view?usp=sharing
The list above provides a brief overview. Refer to the official document for detailed challenge descriptions. Two Rounds. One Big Opportunity.
- Round 1 — Online PPT Submission:
- Submission platform: Unstop
- Deadline: 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Submit your team's presentation addressing your chosen problem statement through the designated Unstop submission process.
- All submissions will be evaluated, and the top 25 teams will qualify for Round 2.
- Important your submission before the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Round 2 — Offline Hackathon Finale:
- The top 25 shortlisted teams will be invited to an 8-hour offline hackathon at J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad.
- Collaborate with your teammates, develop your solution, and demonstrate your ability to turn an idea into something impactful.
Prizes & Partner Benefits:
- ₹18,000 Cash Prize Pool
- The top three winning teams will share the cash prize pool.
- ₹10 Lakh+ in Partner Benefits
- Participants can access technology credits, premium tools, subscriptions, and other benefits offered by our ecosystem partners.
Our Partners:
- HackBriven — Ecosystem Partner
- n8n
- Fueler
- Prune
- Partner benefits are subject to the applicable offer terms and eligibility conditions.
Who Can Participate?
- Open to students from engineering colleges across India.
- Participation is inter-college, but every member of a team must belong to the same college or university.
- Students should register as a team according to the team-size and registration requirements specified on the event page.
Official CYPHER '26 Website:
- Find the latest hackathon information, updates, and resources here:
- https://digiweek.xyz/hackathon/
Questions or Updates?
- Join the official CYPHER '26 WhatsApp group for announcements, clarifications, and participant updates:
- https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQ3r1aLR04EJTcrDId6UHJ?mode=gi_t
Ready to Build? Bring your ideas. Challenge the ordinary. Build solutions that matter. CYPHER '26 — THINK BIG. BUILD BIGGER.