Cepheus 2.0

Cepheus 2.0 2026 is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG on Campus AIT and Code Club at the Atria Institute of Technology in Bengaluru. This event is a beacon for developers, designers, and problem-solvers eager to push the boundaries of technology and create groundbreaking solutions for real-world challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to innovate, learn, and connect with industry leaders, mentors, and fellow tech enthusiasts, showcasing their talent and competing for exciting prizes.

Who Should Apply The hackathon is open to college students (undergraduate and postgraduate), developers, designers, and innovators passionate about building tech-driven solutions. Whether you are a seasoned hacker or a first-time participant, Cepheus offers a platform to turn your ideas into reality.

Tracks & Themes Participants can choose to build solutions around one of six impactful problem statements:

• Digital Asset Protection: Develop solutions to identify, track, and flag unauthorized use of digital sports media.
• Rapid Crisis Response: Design robust systems for instantaneous, coordinated emergency responses in hospitality venues.
• Smart Supply Chains: Create scalable systems to preemptively detect and flag supply chain disruptions and recommend optimized route adjustments.
• Unbiased AI Decision: Build accessible solutions to inspect data sets and software models for hidden unfairness or discrimination.
• Smart Resource Allocation: Design powerful systems to gather community information and match volunteers with urgent local needs.
• Web3 & Decentralized Future: Build practical, user-centric Web3 applications that solve real-world problems using blockchain, smart contracts, or decentralized identity.

Format & Timeline The 24-hour hackathon will take place physically at the AIT Campus in Bengaluru from April 22nd to April 23rd, 2026.

• Registrations Open: March 12th, 2026
• Registrations Close: April 18th, 2026
• Announcement of Selected Teams: April 15th - 19th, 2026
• Hackathon Event: April 22nd - 23rd, 2026

Prizes Cepheus 2.0 features a total cash prize pool of ₹50,000, along with Certificates of Excellence for the top three teams.

• Grand Winner: ₹25,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹15,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Excellence Additional special category prizes, sponsor bounties, and valuable internship opportunities may also be announced.

Eligibility Open to college students (undergraduate and postgraduate), developers, designers, and innovators. No specific team size is mentioned, but hackathons typically involve teams.

How to Apply Interested participants should register by April 18th, 2026. Selected teams will be announced between April 15th and 19th. Further details and registration can be found on the official Devfolio page.