Dates
Hackathon Start Date: April 30, 2026
Hackathon End Date: May 4, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 4, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Winners Announcement: Within 2–3 days after the hackathon ends
Eligibility
- Open to students worldwide
- Participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized educational institution
- Individual participation is not allowed
- All participants must register on Devpost
Note: All projects must be original and created during the hackathon period
Project and Submission Requirements
Project Requirements:
- Build an AI-powered solution related to smart cities
- The project must solve a real-world problem
- Any programming language or framework is allowed
Submission Requirements:
Each team must submit:
- Project title and detailed description
- GitHub repository link (public)
- Demo video (2–5 minutes explaining the project)
- Screenshots or UI preview
- Explanation of AI model/approach used
Incomplete submissions will not be considered
All Participants:
- Participation Certificate
Additional Benefits:
- Recognition on Devpost
- Opportunity to showcase projects
- Real-world exposure
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Projects will be evaluated based on:
- Innovation and Creativity (30%)
- Technical Implementation (30%)
- Real-world Impact (25%)
- Presentation and Demo (15%)
Judging Process:
- All submissions will be reviewed by judges
- Top projects will be shortlisted
- Final winners will be selected based on overall performance
Decisions by the judging panel will be final and binding