Opportunity brief
HackSprint 3.0 — Build Bold. Ride Beyond.
About the Event
HackSprint 3.0 is a national-level, 36-hour hackathon organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), Coimbatore, in collaboration with the Metaverse Association.
HackSprint 3.0 brings together passionate developers, designers, problem-solvers, and innovators from across India to transform creative ideas into impactful, technology-driven solutions. It provides a platform to experiment with emerging technologies, collaborate with like-minded innovators, and tackle real-world challenges.
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Mode: Online Preliminary Round + Offline Final Round
- Final Venue: Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Final Hackathon Duration: 36 hours -
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
- PPT Submission Template: Will be announced soon!
How It Works
Round 1: Online Idea Submission & Screening
The first round will be conducted online. Interested teams must submit a PowerPoint presentation (PPT) outlining their proposed project idea before the application deadline.
The presentation should explain:
- Problem Statement: What real-world problem are you addressing? - Proposed Solution: How will your idea solve the problem? - Innovation: What makes your approach unique? - Feasibility: How can the solution be implemented? - Expected Impact: Who will benefit from your solution? - Team Portfolio: Relevant projects, technical skills, and previous work, where available.
The organizing team will evaluate submissions based on innovation, problem relevance, feasibility, technical approach, potential impact, and relevant portfolio experience.
Following the evaluation, selected teams will be shortlisted for the final round.
Important: Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the final hackathon. Only shortlisted teams will be invited to the offline round.
Round 2: Offline Final Hackathon
Shortlisted teams will participate in the 36-hour offline hackathon at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore.
Participants will develop their proposed solutions, build prototypes, test their implementations, and present their projects to the judging panel.
Final evaluation will focus on innovation, technical implementation, functionality, feasibility, problem-solving, and overall impact.
Final-round dates will be announced once confirmed.
HackSprint 3.0 Tracks
1. Agrotech
Leverage technology to address agricultural challenges through smart irrigation, precision farming, AI-enabled agriculture, resource optimization, and sustainable farming solutions.
2. MedTech
Develop technology-driven healthcare solutions focused on diagnostics, remote healthcare, medical accessibility, patient monitoring, and improved healthcare delivery.
3. EduTech
Reimagine education through digital learning platforms, adaptive learning systems, skill-development tools, inclusive education, and innovative teaching technologies.
4. WildVisionTech
Explore AI- and ML-powered solutions for wildlife conservation, anti-poaching intelligence, environmental monitoring, and biodiversity protection.
5. Open Innovation
Think without boundaries. Build creative, technology-driven solutions to meaningful real-world problems across any domain.
What Awaits You?
- An opportunity to showcase your creativity and technical skills. - A platform to transform ideas into practical solutions. - Collaboration with passionate developers, designers, and innovators. - An opportunity to present your work and receive feedback from the judging panel. - Recognition for outstanding innovation and problem-solving.
Prize details, partners, and additional opportunities will be announced through official HackSprint 3.0 communication channels.
Rules & Regulations
- Idea Submission: Teams must submit their project proposal as a PPT before the first-round deadline. - Screening: Teams will be shortlisted based on their ideas and relevant portfolios. - Final-Round Eligibility: Only shortlisted teams may participate in the offline final. - Originality: All submissions must comply with the originality guidelines issued by the organizers. - Project Development: Final-round participants must follow the event's development, submission, and judging guidelines. - Team Size and Eligibility: Requirements will be communicated by the organizing team through official channels. - Event Updates: Participants should follow official communications for selection results, final-round dates, and further instructions.