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.