Opportunity brief
About the Competition:
Pimpri Chinchwad College Of Engineering and Research, Pune, Computer Department presents CraftVerse 2.0 – 2026, a National Level Hackathon that brings together students, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts to ideate, innovate, and implement impactful solutions to real-world challenges. Participants will collaborate in teams to propose problem statements, design prototypes, and refine their ideas with mentorship and guidance from industry experts.
The hackathon is structured in two stages:
Round 1 (Online – Unstop Platform): PPT submission of the problem statement and proposed idea under one of the listed domains:
- Artificial Intelligence & Agentic AI
- Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
- Healthcare & MedTech
- Sustainability & Climate Technology
- FinTech & Digital Economy
- Cloud Computing, DevOps & Developer Tools
- Open Innovation (Any impactful idea beyond the listed domains)
Round 2 (Offline – PCCOER, Ravet): A 2-day Overnight Coding Hackathon will be held on 5th and 6th October, where shortlisted teams will build, evaluate, improve, and present their working prototypes over 30 hours of continuous innovation.
Beyond the competition, CraftVerse 2.0 offers:
- Mentorship & Guidance from industry experts.
- Skill Development in coding, design, problem-solving, and emerging technologies.
- Networking Opportunities with peers, mentors, startups, and organizations.
- Rewards & Recognition with a prize pool worth ₹60,000+ along with certificates and exciting rewards.
- Event Experience with a 2-day overnight coding environment, food, goodies, mentoring sessions, and interactive activities.
CraftVerse 2.0 is more than a competition—it is a learning and growth experience that challenges participants to think critically, build creatively, collaborate effectively, and stand out as future innovators.