Hackrush 2026

Overview

Get ready to brainstorm, build, innovate and turn your ideas into impactful solutions!

HACKRUSH 2026 is a national-level online hackathon organised by Tech4Hack, IGDTUW that brings together passionate innovators, developers, designers and problem-solvers from colleges across India. It is a platform to showcase technical skills, creativity, teamwork and the ability to solve real-world challenges.

Whether you're a coder, designer, researcher or an aspiring entrepreneur, HACKRUSH 2026 gives you the opportunity to collaborate, build something meaningful and compete with talented minds from different institutions.

Bring your ideas to life, push your boundaries and let your innovation do the talking!

INNOVATE. COLLABORATE. ELEVATE.

Tracks:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Machine Learning (ML) & Generative AI (Gen- AI)

• FinTech & Blockchain

• HealthTech & BioTech

• Cyber Security & Digital Safety

• Smart Cities & Sustainability

Important Dates:

• Round 1: Idea / PPT Submission (9th November - 6th December) : ONLINE

Teams submit their problem statement, solution, business model, and impact presentation. The results of the Top 80 teams qualified for Round 2 will be declared on Sunday, 13th December 2026.

• Round 2: Mentorship & Refinement (24th-26th December) : ONLINE

Selected teams receive mentorship and feedback to refine their ideas and execution plans. The results of the Top 30 teams qualified for Round 3 will be declared on Sunday, 27th December 2026.

• Round 3: Grand Finale (30th December) : OFFLINE A spectacular award ceremony, exciting celebrations, and a fun-filled day to remember!

Guidelines:

• Mode: Online

• Participation: Open to students from colleges and universities across India.

• Team Size: 1-6 members per team.

• Team Formation: Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed.

• Duration: Online .

• Problem Statements: Teams can select any problem statement of their choice from the 5 given Hackathon Tracks.

Awards & Recognition:

• 1st Prize : Internship Opportunity + Credits + Goodies

• 2nd Prize : Internship Opportunity + Credits + Goodies

• 3rd Prize : Internship Opportunity + Credits + Goodies

• Best Female Team : Goodies

• Most Promising Startup Idea : Goodies

• Certificates for all participants and finalists

Rules:

• Plagiarism, copying or unauthorised areuse of another team's work will lead to disqualification

• Teams must maintain professional conduct throughout the event.

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