Hacksynergy 2026
By Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad
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A two-stage inter-college hackathon at IPEC Ghaziabad with ₹1,00,000 prize pool across themes like Healthcare, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Fintech, and Open Innovation.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Hacksynergy 2026 is a two-stage inter-college hackathon organised by Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad. The competition invites student teams from across India to solve real-world problems across five themes, with a total cash prize pool of ₹1,00,000.
Who Should Apply Open to all college students. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed. Teams of 2 to 5 members.
Themes Participants must choose one of the following themes: Health Care, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Fintech, or Open Innovation.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is conducted in two rounds:
- Round 1 (Online): Teams submit a project/idea in PPT format. Submissions are evaluated and shortlisted.
- Round 2 (Offline, 24-hour Hackathon): Shortlisted teams build and present a working prototype on-site at IPEC over 22–23 August 2026.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: ₹25,000 + Campus Ambassador Internship
- First Runner Up: ₹15,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹10,000
- Goodies, Swags, Resource Kit & More: ₹50,000 Total cash prize pool: ₹1,00,000.
Eligibility Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 students. Participants must carry a valid college/institute ID card during the on-site round. Plagiarism or pre-built solutions will lead to disqualification.
How to Apply Registrations must be completed on or before 15th August 2026 via the Unstop event page. All communication will be sent via registered email.
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Organizers
Organizer
Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1 Lakhs
What You Get
Top teams take home cash prizes from the ₹1,00,000 prize pool: the winning team receives ₹25,000 plus a Campus Ambassador Internship, the first runner-up receives ₹15,000, and the second runner-up receives ₹10,000. In addition, ₹50,000 is spread across goodies, swags, resource kits and other rewards. All shortlisted teams get hands-on experience building a working prototype at a 24-hour on-site hackathon, with the chance to impress judges across healthcare, cybersecurity, edtech, fintech, or open innovation.
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.
