Catalyst Hack 2026

Catalyst Hack 2026 is a fully online technology and innovation hackathon organised by Catalyst Crew Dev Community, in collaboration with Posterwa and AWS SBG PSIT.

The hackathon brings together student developers, innovators, designers, and technology enthusiasts to transform meaningful ideas into practical, scalable, and impactful solutions for real-world problems.

Participants will get the opportunity to ideate, build, collaborate, and showcase their solutions while gaining valuable exposure to technology, innovation, and problem-solving.

Basic Event Details:

• Event Name: Catalyst Hack 2026

• Organizer: Catalyst Crew Dev Community

• Mode: Fully Online

• Team Size: 4–5 members

• Participation Fee: Free

• Round 2 Fee: ₹50 per member for teams selected

• Tagline: IDEATE • BUILD • IMPACT

Important Dates:

• 25 September 2026: Registration Opens

• 20 October 2026: Registration & Round 1 PPT/Idea Submission Deadline

• 24 October 2026: Semi-Final – Online Mentor Screening

• 25 October 2026: Final Hackathon – 10-Hour Online Build & Demo

Eligibility & Team Formation:

• Each team must consist of 4–5 members.

• Team members can belong to different branches, years, specializations, or colleges.

• Inter-college teams are allowed.

• Inter-branch and inter-year teams are allowed.

• No team member changes are permitted after registration without prior approval from the organizers.

• Participants must provide accurate registration and contact information.

• All team members are expected to follow the event rules, deadlines, and code of conduct.

Hackathon Themes:

Participants can choose a problem and develop a solution under any of the following themes:

• AI for Humanity

• ClimateTech & Sustainability

• Future of Education

• FinTech & Financial Inclusion

• Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

• Smart Cities & CivicTech

• AgriTech & Rural Innovation

• AI Agents & Autonomous Systems

• Blockchain for Real-World Impact

• Open Innovation

Participants should focus on solving meaningful problems through innovative and technically feasible solutions.

Competition Structure:

Round 1 – Online PPT & Idea Submission

The first round focuses on problem identification, innovation, solution design, technical planning, and feasibility.

Teams must submit a concise presentation covering:

• Problem Statement

• Target Users

• Proposed Solution

• Key Features

• Innovation / Uniqueness

• Technology Stack

• System Architecture

• Expected Impact

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