Hack Synthesis 3.0 - 2026
By University of Engineering and Management Kolkata
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Quick Answer
A 30-hour on-site hackathon at UEM Kolkata for college students across India — ₹60,000 prize pool, open innovation theme.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹60,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- University of Engineering and Management Kolkata
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by University of Engineering and Management Kolkata. 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 Synthesis 3.0 is a high-octane 30-hour hackathon organised by the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata. The event invites the brightest student innovators, designers, and developers from across India to collaborate, compete, and build impactful solutions.
Who Should Apply Open to college students across India. Teams of 1 to 3 members. No registration fee.
Theme Open Innovation – no specific problem statements. Participants are free to choose their own problem and build a solution.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is held on-site at UEM Kolkata. Selected teams will build their projects during the 30-hour event. Judging criteria include problem clarity, solution quality, tech stack, architecture, unique features, and future scope. The decision of the judges is final.
Prizes Winner — ₹30,000 First Runner Up — ₹20,000 Second Runner Up — ₹10,000 Total cash prize pool: ₹60,000
Eligibility Open to college students across India. Teams of 1–3 members. Free registration.
How to Apply Submit a presentation (no template) covering team info, problem statement, solution, tech stack, architecture diagram, unique features, and future scope via the official Unstop portal. Registration deadline: August 25, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
University of Engineering and Management Kolkata
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹60,000
What You Get
The top three teams receive cash prizes: the winner gets ₹30,000, the first runner-up ₹20,000, and the second runner-up ₹10,000 — a total prize pool of ₹60,000. Participation is free with no registration fee, and teams of 1–3 can compete on any problem of their choice under the open-innovation theme.
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.
