Hack Helix
By VentureLab Thapar (STEP-TIET)
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Quick Answer
Hack Helix is the flagship hackathon of Thapar University, challenging teams of 3-6 to build innovative solutions for real-world problems, with a total cash prize pool of ₹1.20 Lakh.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.2L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- VentureLab Thapar (STEP-TIET)
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 16 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by VentureLab Thapar (STEP-TIET). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Hack Helix is the flagship hackathon organized by Helix, a technical society of Thapar University (TU), Patiala, Punjab. Designed to bring together some of the brightest and most innovative minds, this high-intensity, time-bound competition challenges participants to build impactful solutions for real-world problems. It emphasizes innovation, technical excellence, and teamwork, providing a platform to experiment, innovate, and transform ideas into tangible solutions while enhancing problem-solving and development skills.
Who Should Apply The hackathon is open to students and innovators who are passionate about technology and problem-solving. Participants will collaborate in teams to ideate, design, and develop practical solutions across diverse domains, focusing on building functional prototypes that address real challenges.
Format & Timeline Hack Helix is an offline competition held at Thapar University in Patiala, Punjab. The event runs from April 1st to April 16th, 2026. Participants will benefit from mentorship support and a structured evaluation process throughout the competition.
Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹1,20,000 is available, distributed among the top-performing teams and special categories. Certificates will also be awarded to winners. Prizes include:
- Winner: ₹50,000
- First Runner Up: ₹30,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹20,000
- Best First Year Hack: ₹10,000
- Best All Girls Hack: ₹10,000
Eligibility The competition is open to teams of 3 to 6 members. Participants are encouraged to form diverse teams to leverage varied skill sets.
How to Apply The registration deadline for Hack Helix is April 16, 2026. Interested teams can register through the official Unstop platform via the application link provided.
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Organizers
VentureLab Thapar is the business incubator on the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology campus at Patiala, Punjab. It started life in April 2005 as the Science & Technology Entrepreneur's Park (STEP), a joint venture between the Department of Science and Technology's…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.2L
What You Get
Cash prizes are awarded to the top-performing teams and special categories from a ₹1,20,000 total pool:
- Winner – ₹50,000
- First Runner Up – ₹30,000
- Second Runner Up – ₹20,000
- Best First Year Hack – ₹10,000
- Best All Girls Hack – ₹10,000
Winners also receive certificates. Participants get mentorship support and a structured evaluation process throughout the offline competition at Thapar University, Patiala, which runs April 1–16, 2026. Teams of 3–6 members compete to build functional prototypes.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
