Opportunity brief
Overview
CYPHER '26 — Think Big. Build Bigger.
CYPHER '26 is the flagship inter-college hackathon of DigiWeek '26, organised by the UCC & DA Cell at J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad.
Bring bold ideas to life. CYPHER brings together student developers, innovators, and aspiring creators to collaborate, tackle real-world challenges, and build impactful solutions.
What awaits you
- Innovation driven by real-world problems
- Hands-on building with guidance from experienced mentors
- Teamwork, collaboration, and creative thinking
- A chance to turn ideas into working solutions
- Exciting prizes and a platform to showcase your skills
Who can join?
- Whether you're an experienced developer or just beginning your journey, bring your curiosity, challenge conventional thinking, and build something meaningful
Problem Statement Domains
Choose a real-world challenge and turn your idea into an impactful solution. CYPHER '26 welcomes innovative approaches across these domains:
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Healthcare, MedTech & Assistive Devices
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FinTech, Digital Commerce & Cybersecurity
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Edge AI, TinyML & Real-Time Inference
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️ Intelligent Mistake Prevention & Systemic Safety
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Dignity, Connection & Well-Being
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TravelTech, Cultural Heritage & Local Exploration
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Smart AgriTech, Farm Automation & Crop Resilience
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️ CivicTech, Public Transparency & Smart Governance
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Intelligent Grids & Energy Optimization
Explore the detailed challenges and descriptions in the official CYPHER '26 Problem Statements document here.
Prizes:
- ₹10 lakhs+ in sponsor rewards and benefits
- Plus ₹18,000 in cash prizes.
- Unlock technology credits, premium tools, subscriptions and exclusive benefits from our ecosystem partners.
Join the official CYPHER '26 WhatsApp group for updates, announcements, and doubts here.
Visit the official CYPHER '26 website for hackathon details, registration, problem statements, and updates.
Hackathon Website: https://digiweek.xyz/hackathon/
Think big. Build bigger. Let your ideas make an impact.