
Monday, 17 August 2026 — 18 August 2026
Prize Pool
₹50,000
Registration Deadline
6 Jul 2026
Team Size
2 – 4 members
AVANZARE V19.0 is a 24-hour national-level hackathon organised by the IEEE Student Branch of Kongu Engineering College, Erode. The event challenges student teams to ideate, code, and build working
prototypes within a continuous 24-hour window, competing on a national platform. Who Should Apply Open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students from recognised colleges and universities across India. Students from all engineering, technology, science, and allied disciplines are eligible. A valid college ID card is required for verification. Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 (24 hours continuous). Teams analyse a problem statement, design a solution, develop a prototype, and prepare a final presentation within the allotted time. At the end, each team presents and demonstrates their solution before a judging panel. The jury's decision is final. Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹50,000, plus an internship opportunity for the winning team. A special mention category also awards certificates. Eligibility Team participation is mandatory. Each team must have 2 to 4 members. Inter-college and inter-department teams are allowed. A participant can be a member of only one team. How to Apply Individual registration is required for each team member, followed by payment. Registration closes on 6 July 2026. Apply via the official Unstop page linked above.
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised Indian colleges and universities. Teams of 2–4 members.
Avanzare V19.0 Prize Pool
₹50,000 + Internship opportunity
Special Mention
Certificate
Prize Pool
₹50,000
Registration Deadline
6 Jul 2026
Team Size
2 – 4 members
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