Smackathon 2k26
By Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
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A 24-hour hackathon by YCCE Nagpur for students to solve real-world challenges in AI, ML, Blockchain, and IoT — ₹40,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 26 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Smackathon 2k26 is the 5th edition of the flagship 24-hour hackathon organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur, as part of its annual technical fest, UPSURGE. The event brings together student teams to solve real-world challenges through innovation, collaboration, and technology.
Who Should Apply Open to all college students, particularly those with skills in AI, ML, Blockchain, IoT, and full-stack development. Teams of 3–5 members. Individual participants may form teams during registration.
Tracks / Themes Problem statements span trending domains: AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, IoT, and more. Participants select one problem statement during Round 0.
Format & Timeline The competition has three rounds:
- Round 0 (Online Screening): Teams submit a PPT describing their proposed solution. Free to participate.
- Round 1 (Prototype Development): Shortlisted teams build a working prototype in 24 hours at the YCCE campus (or online for approved remote teams).
- Grand Finale: Finalists refine their prototype and present to a jury. Judging criteria include innovation, technical implementation, scalability, UI/UX, business viability, and presentation.
Prizes Winner: ₹20,000 cash + goodies 1st Runner Up: ₹10,000 cash 2nd Runner Up: ₹5,000 cash Goodies worth ₹5,000 for top 3 teams Participation certificates for all.
Eligibility Teams of 3–5 members. Open to all college students. Online participation available on request for shortlisted teams with valid reasons (limited slots).
How to Apply Register for free on Unstop by July 26, 2026. Shortlisted teams pay ₹599 per team to confirm participation. Accommodation available at extra cost.
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Organizers
Organizer
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹40,000
What You Get
This is a prize-based competition, not an equity or repayment instrument — winning teams take home cash plus goodies with no strings attached.
- Winner: ₹20,000 cash + goodies
- 1st Runner Up: ₹10,000 cash
- 2nd Runner Up: ₹5,000 cash
- Top 3 teams also get goodies worth ₹5,000
- All participants receive participation certificates
The prize money is awarded based on jury evaluation of innovation, technical implementation, scalability, UI/UX, business viability, and presentation. No spending restrictions or repayment obligations are stated — it is straightforward prize money for the winning teams.
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.
