Buildathon 2K26
Don't Just Present an Idea. Build It.
Hackathon starts in
- Start Date
- October 17–18, 2026
- Format
- Fully Online Hackathon (24 Hours)
- Prize pool
- ₹36,000
- Fee
- ₹179 per participant
About the hackathon
Buildathon 2K26 brings together engineering students across six focused tracks for an intense 24-hour sprint. Organised by DeepThink Technology. You build a functional working product/prototype, present to online judges across 3 evaluation rounds, and compete for prize pools & special awards.
120 teams
20 teams per track, capped
6 tracks
From AI/ML to Hardware & IoT
24 hours
Build, present, win
Official tracks
Six tracks, 20 teams capacity per track. Counts update live.
Timeline
- Sep 15
Registrations open
Limited to 20 teams per track (120 teams maximum).
- Oct 16
Registrations close
Final team roster & student ID verification.
- Oct 17
24-Hour Buildathon Kick-off (10:00 AM)
Round 1 PPT Screening & 24-hour development sprint begins.
- Oct 18
Demos, Judging & Awards (7:00 PM)
Final product evaluation, live demos, and winner announcements.
FAQ
Who can participate?
Open to all engineering students from recognized colleges/universities in India. Teams must have 3 to 5 members.
How are seats allocated?
Each of the 6 tracks is capped at 20 teams. Seats are reserved once your team payment is completed.
What is the registration fee?
₹179 per participant. Organised by DeepThink Technology.
Is there a mandatory prototype requirement?
Yes! Idea-only PPT submissions do not qualify. Hardware & IoT track requires a mandatory physical working prototype.
Ready to claim your seat?
Registration takes under five minutes. Seats close as soon as a track fills.
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