HACKFEST2026
3 TRACKS. TOP 100 TEAMS. 24 HOURS. ///OCTOBER 28–29
HACKFEST TRACKS
Choose your track.
In Round 1, your team (2–3 members) chooses one of the three HACKFEST tracks below and submits your solution PPT + GitHub profile. The Top 100 teams advance to the 24-hour on-campus hackathon at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte.
Tap Register Now, pick SVIT or External, and finish the form. Then come back and tap Submit PPT before Oct 20, 12 PM.
Identify a problem within your selected track and propose your own innovative solution — built in the official template below.
Lost? Ask the helpbot (bottom-right corner) for the PPT template — it sends the download directly.
Neural systems / data intelligenceAI Nexus
Innovations in generative models, agentic intelligence, large-scale data engineering, and intelligent software systems.
Shortlisted teams qualify for the 24h on-campus hackathon at SVIT (Oct 28–29).
Threat intelligence / privacySecure Sphere
Architect defensive systems, cryptographic verification, vulnerability intelligence, zero-trust architectures, and privacy preservation.
Shortlisted teams qualify for the 24h on-campus hackathon at SVIT (Oct 28–29).
Sustainable systems / social impactGreenTech and Impact
Pioneer sustainable computing, urban resource optimization, clean energy tech, and high-impact social solutions addressing critical modern challenges.
Shortlisted teams qualify for the 24h on-campus hackathon at SVIT (Oct 28–29).
Evaluation for Round 1 submissions across all three domains is now complete. Shortlisted teams advance to the 24-hour on-campus hackathon on October 28–29, 2026 at SVIT Bengaluru.
Round 1 Shortlist is live — click below to view selected teams per track
BUILD SOFTWARE THAT MATTERS.NOT JUST ANOTHER SLIDE DECK.
HACKFEST Season-1 is a national-level 24-hour hackathon. In Round 1, teams choose one of three tracks and submit their own innovative solution idea. The Top 100 teams advance to the on-campus hackathon at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte, on October 28–29, 2026.
Choose one of the three HACKFEST tracks, develop your solution during the 24-hour challenge, and present it to an industry jury.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE INSTITUTIONSai Vidya Institute
of Technology
AUTONOMOUS • VTU BENGALURU • NAAC
Hosted at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte — a focused 24-hour sprint for shortlisted teams.
India's Tech Capital
On-site mentorship, jury participation, and job placement pipelines from top tier software companies.
MENTORS • JURY • JOBSEVENT SCHEDULE
Round 1 is online. The Top 100 teams advance to the on-campus hackathon at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte.
PHASE 01 — ONLINE OPEN INNOVATION
UNTIL OCT 20 • 12:00 PM
Choose one track and submit your own innovative solution idea.
Submit your solution PPT and GitHub profile for Round 1 evaluation.
The official Round 1 shortlist is announced across all 3 tracks. Shortlisted teams advance to the on-campus finale.
PHASE 02 — 24-HOUR ON-CAMPUS HACKATHON
OCT 28–29 • RAJANUKUNTE
The Top 100 teams build, test and refine their solutions on campus.
Track-specific industry problem statements are released at the start.
Teams work on their solutions throughout the 24-hour challenge.
Teams present completed solutions to the industry jury for their track.
One winner and one runner-up are selected from each track.
Top teams share the pool — handed over on stage.
Top Teams
Cash + certs + internships
Everyone
Cert. + goodies
Oct 28–29 • SVIT
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Sponsors
Partners
Aurivista
LOCATION & VENUE
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
Rajanukunte, Doddaballapur Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka — 560064, India
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about registration, the two-round journey, tracks, submissions and the on-campus hackathon.
Students from colleges other than Sai Vidya Institute of Technology can participate as external teams. Eligible SVIT students may register through the in-house registration route.
Teams must consist of 2 to 3 members. Solo participants are not allowed — pair up or form a trio.
Round 1 is Online Open Innovation. Choose one track and submit your own solution PPT and GitHub profile by October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon). The Top 100 teams advance to the 24-hour on-campus hackathon at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte, on October 28–29, 2026.
Round 1 submissions consist of a solution PPT and GitHub profile. Use the official submission guidance provided by the HACKFEST organizers.
Each team can select one of the three HACKFEST tracks: AI Nexus, Secure Sphere, or GreenTech & Impact.
Industry problem statements for each track will be released at the beginning of the 24-hour on-campus hackathon on October 28, 2026.
Participants can receive guidance from industry mentors and judges, explore internship and job placement opportunities, and build their network with teams from different colleges.
Bring the equipment and materials your team needs to build and present your solution during the 24-hour on-campus hackathon.
There will be one winner and one runner-up from each track. Shortlisted on-campus participants can also receive goodies, certificates and exclusive benefits.