National Level Hackathon

students, developers, innovators, designers, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs to build practical, technology-driven solutions to real-world problems. Who Should Apply Open to students, developers, designers, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Teams must have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 members. Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged, and members may come from different departments, disciplines or institutions. Each participant can be associated with only one registered team. A recommended team structure includes members with expertise in programming, artificial intelligence, design, domain knowledge, business development, research and presentation. Tracks / Themes The hackathon features seven themes: Infrastructure; Clean and Green Technology; Smart Agriculture; Travel and Tourism; Smart Healthcare; AI or Cyber Security; and an Open Theme. Format & Timeline The event is fully offline and runs for 30 hours on 7–8 October 2026 at Shivalik University, Dehradun. Judging is conducted across three rounds. Dormitory accommodation is available from 6 October to 9 October 2026 morning, and all meals are provided from the night of 6 October to the morning of 9 October 2026. Prizes The cash prize pool is up to ₹2,00,000, with a total cash pool of ₹1,55,000 distributed across ranks. 1st place receives ₹70,000 plus access to incubation and innovation support up to ₹2 lakh; 2nd place receives ₹35,000 plus incubation support up to ₹1.5 lakh; 3rd place receives ₹25,000 plus incubation support up to ₹1 lakh; 4th place receives ₹15,000 plus incubation support up to ₹1 lakh; 5th place receives ₹10,000 plus incubation support up to ₹1 lakh; and 6th–10th places receive access to incubation and innovation support up to ₹1 lakh. Startup incubation support of up to ₹15,00,000 is also mentioned as part of the overall offering. Eligibility Teams of 4–6 members. Each member must complete the required registration process and pay a registration fee of INR 250 per member (₹1,000 for a 4-member team, ₹1,500 for a 6-member team). About the Organiser Shivalik College of Engineering (SCE), Dehradun is the organising institution behind the event, hosting it at Shivalik University, Dehradun. How to Apply Registration closes on 25 September 2026. Apply via the official Unstop listing linked above. For queries, contact Kshitij Jain (Faculty Coordinator) at 8375052135 or kshtij.jain@shivalikcollege.edu.in. The official event website is https://shivatech2026.vercel.app/.