Opportunity brief
CURIOUSPARC 2026 is a 2-day state-level offline hackathon bringing together students, developers, innovators, robotics enthusiasts, and young entrepreneurs to build practical and innovative technology solutions.
Event Details
- Date: 5th & 6th October 2026
- Venue: VIT College, Bibwewadi, Pune, Maharashtra
- Mode: Offline
- Team Size: 1–4 Members
Hackathon Themes
Participants can build solutions in exciting technology domains including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Agentic AI
- Computer Vision
- Core Programming
- Embedded Systems
- Robotics
- Open Innovation
Eligibility
- Open to college students and aspiring innovators.
- Participants from different academic backgrounds and branches can participate.
- Participants can register individually or form a team of up to 4 members.
- Teams should have all required members registered as per the event instructions.
- Participants must provide accurate information during registration.
Hackathon Format & Process
- Step 1 – Registration: Register individually or as a team through the official registration platform.
- Step 2 – Problem Statement / Theme Selection: Participants will select a suitable problem statement or innovation theme provided by the organizers.
- Step 3 – Ideation & Development: Teams will work on their solution during the offline hackathon and develop a functional prototype, project, or technology solution.
- Step 4 – Mentoring & Development: Participants can refine their ideas, implementation, and presentation while working on their projects.
- Step 5 – Project Submission: Teams will submit their project and required explanation/documentation within the given timeline.
- Step 6 – Evaluation: Projects will be evaluated by the judging panel based on parameters such as innovation, technical implementation, problem-solving approach, functionality, practical applicability, and presentation.
- Step 7 – Final Presentation: Shortlisted teams will present and demonstrate their solutions to the judges.
Prizes & Opportunities
- ₹50,000 Prize Pool
- Paid Internship Opportunities
- Goodies
- Networking Opportunities
- Industry Exposure
- Opportunity to showcase projects and technical skills
- Interaction with technology professionals and participating companies
General Rules
- Each team can have a maximum of 4 members.
- Participants must complete the registration process before the registration deadline.
- Teams must develop their own solution during the hackathon according to the event guidelines.
- Participants may use permitted open-source libraries, frameworks, APIs, and development tools, subject to the event rules.
- Plagiarism or submission of an existing project without meaningful development during the hackathon may lead to disqualification.
- Teams must submit their project within the specified submission time.
- Participants must follow the instructions provided by the organizing team and venue authorities.
- The decision of the judging panel regarding evaluation and selection will be final.
- Participants are responsible for carrying their required laptops, development boards, components, chargers, and other project materials unless otherwise communicated by the organizers.
- Participants should maintain professional and respectful conduct throughout the event.
Why Participate?
CURIOUSPARC 2026 is an opportunity to BUILD, INNOVATE, COMPETE, and CONNECT. Participants can gain hands-on experience, work on real-world technology challenges, collaborate with other innovators, showcase their projects, explore internship opportunities, and connect with companies and the broader technology ecosystem.