0: The Grand SJCIT Hackathon 2026, organized by SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT), invites future innovators to merge creativity, technology, and innovation to develop transformative solutions. This prestigious event challenges tech enthusiasts, problem-solvers, and visionary thinkers to address pressing issues in critical domains through the power of technology. Who Should Participate This hackathon is open to undergraduate (UG) students with valid college IDs. It's an ideal platform for those passionate about technology and innovation to apply their skills to real-world problems. Participants are encouraged to form teams and collaborate on impactful projects. Hackathon Themes Participants will focus on creating impactful, tech-driven solutions within two key domains: Artificial Intelligence for Social Good: Explore applications like AI-powered healthcare diagnostics, smart agriculture using machine learning, disaster prediction and response systems, and personalized education platforms. Sustainable Mobility for the Future: Innovate in areas such as hypersonic vehicle aerodynamic design, AI-based smart factories and manufacturing, navigation and survival in adverse flight conditions, and redesigning urban streets as sustainable multimodal corridors. Event Format & Timeline The hackathon will take place physically on May 14th - 15th, 2026, at the SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT) campus in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. Teams will have a dedicated period to develop and refine their solutions. All code must be original and created during the hackathon period, though open-source libraries and frameworks are permitted with proper attribution. Pre-existing projects are not allowed. Prizes & Recognition Compete for a total prize pool of ₹3,00,000, distributed across the winning teams. Each theme offers significant prizes, with certificates awarded to winners. The breakdown of prizes is as follows: Winner (across both themes): ₹1,50,000 + Certificate 1st Runner Up (across both themes): ₹1,00,000 + Certificate 2nd Runner Up (across both themes): ₹50,000 + Certificate Eligibility & Guidelines Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members. All participants must be UG students with valid college IDs and must register through the official hackathon platform. Respect for all participants, organizers, and judges is mandatory; any form of harassment will lead to immediate disqualification. How to Register Registration for AVINYA 2.0 requires a fee of ₹2000 per team. The registration deadline is May 8th, 2026. Interested teams can find more information and register by visiting the official hackathon website.
