HackNexus'26
By Droidecks
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Quick Answer
A national-level online hackathon for Indian college students — ₹70,000 prize pool, three rounds, real-world problem statements.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹70,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Droidecks
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Droidecks. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
HackNexus'26 is a national-level online hackathon organised by Droidecks, designed to bring together innovative minds from colleges across India to solve real-world challenges through technology. The hackathon is fully online, allowing participants to learn, build, and compete from anywhere during their semester break.
Who Should Apply Open to all college and university students across India. Participants can register individually or as a team of 2–4 members. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Tracks / Themes Problem statements will be provided by the organisers across various domains. Participants choose one problem statement to work on throughout the competition.
Format & Timeline The hackathon consists of three competitive rounds:
- Round 1 (PPT & Abstract Submission): Teams submit a project abstract and a presentation (max 8–9 slides) covering problem statement, proposed solution, technical approach, system architecture, expected impact, and business model. Evaluation criteria: problem understanding, innovation, technical feasibility, impact potential, presentation quality.
- Round 2 (Build Phase): Shortlisted teams develop and implement their solution. Deliverables include source code repository, working deployment/demo link, demo video (4–5 minutes), project documentation, and impact statement. Evaluation: technical implementation, functionality, innovation, user experience, scalability, real-world impact, documentation quality.
- Round 3 (Final Jury Presentation & Q&A): Top teams present live to judges via Google Meet or Zoom, including a live demo and Q&A. Evaluation: depth of technical knowledge, solution effectiveness, problem-solving approach, innovation, presentation skills, impact and future scope.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹70,000 distributed among winning teams. All participants receive recognition from industry and academic experts.
Eligibility Open to all college and university students. Teams of 2–4 members. Individual registrations allowed (teams can be formed later).
How to Apply Registration fee: ₹49 per member. Register via the Google Form link provided. Registration deadline: 15 July 2026. Round 1 submissions open 10 July 2026 and close 20 July 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Droidecks
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹70,000
What You Get
- A total cash prize pool of ₹70,000 will be distributed among winning teams.
- All participants will receive recognition from industry and academic experts.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
