In Association with CHRIST University, Ghaziabad
💻 Virtual Kickoff: 18th October 2026
🏫 In-Person Hackathon: 23rd October 2026
📍 Venue: CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
👥 Team Size: 2- 4 Members
🏆 Total Prize Pool: ₹16,000+ 40 K Sharp Rewards
🥇 Winner - ₹8,000
🥈 First Runner-Up - ₹5,000
🥉 Second Runner-Up - ₹3,000
HACK GENESIS 2026 is an innovation-driven hackathon bringing together developers, designers, creators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers to build technology solutions for real-world challenges.
The journey begins with a Virtual Kickoff on 18th October 2026, where participants will learn about the hackathon, tracks, rules, judging criteria, and participation guidelines.
The main event will take place on 23rd October 2026 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Ghaziabad, where shortlisted teams will come together for the in-person hackathon.
Teams will work on their solutions, receive mentorship, refine their projects, demonstrate their work, and pitch their ideas to an expert judging panel.
Have an idea? Build it.
Have a solution? Showcase it.
Ready to create an impact? Join HACK GENESIS 2026.
Note: Only shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in the in-person hackathon on 23rd October 2026.
Build intelligent solutions using AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, AI Agents, automation, computer vision, and Generative AI.
Ideas can include: AI Assistants, Autonomous AI Agents, AI Productivity Tools, AI for Education, AI for Healthcare, Intelligent Automation, Conversational AI, Recommendation Systems, and Generative AI Applications.
Explore decentralized technologies and build solutions using blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets, and Web3 infrastructure.
Ideas can include: Decentralized Applications, Smart Contracts, Digital Identity, Verification Platforms, Token Utility Systems, Decentralized Communities, Blockchain-Based Platforms, and Digital Ownership Solutions.
Use technology to solve meaningful challenges across healthcare, education, finance, sustainability, cybersecurity, agriculture, infrastructure, and productivity.
Ideas can include: FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Smart Infrastructure, Automation, and Digital Transformation.
Build innovative solutions using hardware, sensors, embedded systems, IoT, robotics, and automation technologies.
Ideas can include: Smart Devices, IoT Applications, Robotics, Wearables, Smart Agriculture, Healthcare Devices, Industrial Automation, Smart Homes, and Smart Cities.
Have an idea that doesn't fit into a specific track?
That's exactly what Open Innovation is for.
Bring your own idea and use any technology stack to solve a real-world problem.
Identify a problem. Build a solution. Create an impact.
Move beyond tutorials and classroom assignments. Build working prototypes that demonstrate your technical and creative abilities.
Get guidance and feedback from mentors, developers, founders, industry professionals, and fellow builders.
Connect with talented developers, designers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology enthusiasts.
Present your project to judges and industry experts and demonstrate what you can build.
Projects will be evaluated based on:
💡 Innovation & Originality
💻 Technical Implementation
🌍 Real-World Impact
👥 User Experience & Usability
📈 Scalability & Practicality
🎤 Presentation & Pitch
HACK GENESIS 2026 is open to passionate builders and innovators, including:
👨💻 Software Developers
🤖 AI/ML Enthusiasts
🧠 AI Agent Builders
⛓️ Blockchain & Web3 Developers
🎨 UI/UX Designers
🔧 Hardware & IoT Enthusiasts
🤖 Robotics Builders
🚀 Entrepreneurs
💡 Product Builders
🌐 Technology Innovators
🧩 Problem Solvers
You don't need to be an expert in everything. Bring your skills, curiosity, creativity, and willingness to build.
The Virtual Kickoff will prepare participants for the main hackathon and provide important information about the event.
🚀 Hackathon Introduction
💡 Tracks & Themes
📋 Rules & Guidelines
🧠 Preparation Guidance
🤝 Team & Participation Guidance
❓ Q&A Session
The main hackathon will take place at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Ghaziabad.
Shortlisted teams will come together on campus to build and refine their solutions, collaborate with fellow innovators, receive mentorship, and present their final projects.
🏫 Campus Check-in
🚀 Hackathon Kickoff
💡 Idea & Solution Development
💻 Development & Prototyping
🧠 Expert Mentorship
🔧 Testing & Refinement
🎤 Project Demonstrations
📊 Final Presentations & Pitching
🏆 Judging
🎉 Winners & Recognition
Form your team of 2–4 members and register for HACK GENESIS 2026.
Registered teams will go through the shortlisting process.
Join the virtual kickoff to understand the hackathon, tracks, rules, judging criteria, and participation guidelines.
Shortlisted teams meet at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Ghaziabad for the main hackathon.
Teams showcase their solutions and present their projects before the judging panel.
Projects are evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, impact, usability, scalability, and presentation.
🥇 Winner — ₹8,000
🥈 First Runner-Up — ₹5,000
🥉 Second Runner-Up — ₹3,000
🏆 Total Prize Pool — ₹16,000
Form your team of 2–4 members and register for HACK GENESIS 2026.
Join the Virtual Kickoff on 18th October 2026 to get familiar with the hackathon and prepare for the main event.
On 23rd October 2026, shortlisted teams will come together at CHRIST University,Ghaziabad for the in-person hackathon, development, demonstrations, and pitching.
Your idea deserves a stage.
Your skills deserve a challenge.
Your team could build what comes next.
💻 18th October 2026 — Virtual Kickoff
🏫 23rd October 2026 — In-Person Hackathon
📍 CHRIST University, Ghaziabad
👥 Team Size: 2–4 Members
🏆 Prize Pool: ₹16,000 + 40 K Sharp Rewards
🥇 Winner: ₹8,000
🥈 First Runner-Up: ₹5,000
🥉 Second Runner-Up: ₹3,000
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