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This is an open hackathon: bring any problem you care about and build something real that solves it. Judges look for a working demo, a clear problem, and a team that can explain its choices.
HACKTOBERFEST HACK DAY HAMIRPUR 2026 Hacktoberfest Hack Day Hamirpur 2026 is a one-day, in-person hackathon bringing together 300+ developers, students, designers, AI enthusiasts, open-source contributors, and builders at NIT Hamirpur. The event is all about building, experimenting, collaborating, and turning ideas into working solutions across emerging technologies such as AI, Web3, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Open Source. Build. Ship. Contribute. Repeat. For Queries: Parthivi: +91 80944 37879 Daksh: +91 97289 28066
HACKTOBERFEST HACK DAY HAMIRPUR 2026
Build. Ship. Contribute. Repeat.
Note : MLH registration is mandatory for all participants for further communication and event updates.
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A one-day, in-person hackathon bringing together 400+ developers, students, designers, AI enthusiasts, hardware builders, open-source contributors, and creators to build meaningful projects around Open Source, AI, Hardware, and emerging technologies.
📅 10 October 2026
📍 NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM IST
👥 400+ Expected Participants
🏆 ₹25,000+ Prize Pool
🤝 In association with HackIndia
🔗 Official Website:
https://hacktoberfest-gdg-nith.vercel.app/
💡 ABOUT THE HACK DAY
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Hamirpur is a high-energy, one-day, in-person hackathon hosted at NIT Hamirpur, bringing together developers, students, designers, AI enthusiasts, open-source contributors, and hardware builders.
The event is organized by the GDG community at NIT Hamirpur in association with HackIndia, bringing the developer community together around a shared goal: building and shipping useful technology.
With support from the Major League Hacking (MLH) ecosystem, participants will have the opportunity to build, experiment, collaborate, learn from mentors, and showcase their projects to a wider developer community.
The hackathon focuses on:
Open Source
Open-Weight AI
AI Agents
Hardware
IoT
Robotics
Real-World Problem Solving
Whether you're building your first project or your tenth, everyone is welcome.
The idea is simple:
Give builders a day to turn ideas into things that actually ship.
🛠️ HACKATHON TRACKS
🤖 1. OPEN SOURCE & AI
Build useful applications using open-source technologies and open-weight AI models.
Explore:
AI agents
LLM applications
Developer tools
Automation
Computer vision
Productivity tools
Education
Accessibility
Build with AI. Open the code. Ship something useful.
🧠 2. AI AGENTS & INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Create systems that can reason, act, automate, and interact with real-world workflows.
Build:
Autonomous agents
Multi-agent systems
AI assistants
Workflow automation
Research agents
Coding agents
AI-powered products
Make software that doesn't just respond. Make it act.
⚙️ 3. HARDWARE, IoT & ROBOTICS
Turn your software ideas into physical prototypes using Arduino UNO Q, sensors, embedded systems, IoT, robotics, automation, and connected devices.
Possible ideas include:
Smart IoT systems
AI-powered hardware
Robotics
Smart agriculture
Assistive technology
Environmental monitoring
Smart campus solutions
Edge AI
Automation systems
⚡ 4. ARDUINO UNO Q HARDWARE TRACK
Participants can leverage Arduino UNO Q to combine software, AI, and hardware into innovative prototypes.
Build something that doesn't just run on a screen.
💡 5. OPEN INNOVATION
Have an idea that doesn't fit into a specific track?
Build it anyway.
Use any technology stack to solve a problem you care about.
From cybersecurity and developer tools to sustainability, education, healthcare, fintech, productivity, and social impact — the choice is yours.
Your problem. Your idea. Your stack.
🏆 ₹25,000+ PRIZE POOL
BUILD. COMPETE. WIN.
Compete across multiple categories and get recognized for creativity, technical execution, innovation, and impact.
🥇 Overall Winner — ₹10,000
🥈 First Runner-Up — ₹7,000
🥉 Second Runner-Up — ₹5,000
🏅 Special Track / Community Awards — ₹3,000+
Additional swag, goodies, certificates, community recognition, and partner prizes may also be available.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
BUILD SOMETHING REAL
Forget tutorials for a day. Start with an idea and leave with a working prototype and a public repository.
EXPERIMENT WITH AI
Build with modern open-weight AI models, AI agents, and developer tools.
BUILD WITH HARDWARE
Experiment with Arduino UNO Q, IoT, sensors, robotics, and embedded systems.
LEARN FROM MENTORS
Get guidance and feedback from experienced developers, builders, open-source contributors, and industry professionals.
MEET 400+ BUILDERS
Collaborate with students and developers from different backgrounds and find your next teammate.
CONTRIBUTE TO OPEN SOURCE
Publish your project on GitHub, collaborate openly, and make your work visible beyond the hackathon.
🏆 WIN & GET RECOGNIZED
Compete for a ₹25,000+ prize pool, goodies, recognition, and opportunities to showcase your work.
HOW IT WORKS
01. REGISTER
Register for Hacktoberfest Hack Day Hamirpur and secure your spot.
02. FIND YOUR TEAM
Come with a team or meet fellow builders at the event and form one.
03. CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
Pick a challenge area that matches your interests or bring your own idea.
04. BUILD
Start hacking with Open Source, AI, Arduino UNO Q, IoT, and whatever technology your idea needs.
05. GET MENTORED
Get feedback from mentors and iterate on your project throughout the hackathon.
06. SHIP
Push your project to GitHub and prepare your final demo.
07. DEMO & WIN
Present your project to the judges and compete for the ₹25,000+ prize pool.
⏱️ 5+ HOURS OF NON-STOP HACKING
The heart of Hack Day is the build period.
After the opening ceremony and track briefing, participants get 5+ hours of dedicated hacking time to transform their ideas into working prototypes.
PLAN → BUILD → BREAK → FIX → SHIP
You'll have time to:
💡 Ideate
🤝 Form teams
💻 Write code
🤖 Experiment with AI
⚙️ Build hardware prototypes
🧪 Test and iterate
👨🏫 Get mentor feedback
🚀 Ship your project
Five hours. One idea. One prototype.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Projects will be evaluated on:
💡 Innovation & Originality
🛠️ Technical Implementation
🌍 Real-World Impact
⚡ Effective Use of Technology
🎨 User Experience
📈 Scalability & Practicality
🌐 Open-Source Contribution
🎤 Demo & Presentation
For hardware projects, judges will additionally consider prototype functionality, hardware-software integration, technical implementation, and practical impact.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Hacktoberfest Hack Day Hamirpur is open to:
💻 Software Developers
🤖 AI/ML Enthusiasts
🧠 AI Agent Builders
⚙️ Hardware & IoT Enthusiasts
🤖 Robotics Builders
🎨 UI/UX Designers
🌐 Open-Source Contributors
🚀 Entrepreneurs & Product Builders
🎓 Students
🧑💻 First-Time Hackers
💡 Anyone who wants to build
You don't need to be an expert.
Bring your curiosity, creativity, skills, and willingness to ship.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Event Schedule: 10:00 AM – Check-in & Registration | 10:30 AM – Opening Ceremony | 11:00 AM – Hacking Begins | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM – Building & Hacking | 1:30 PM – Lunch & Networking | 4:00 PM – Final Submissions | 4:30 PM – Project Demos | 6:30 PM – Awards & Closing | 7:30 PM – Event Concludes.
5+ HOURS OF DEDICATED HACKING
Build your project, experiment with technologies, get mentor feedback, test your ideas, and iterate.
📍 VENUE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HAMIRPUR
NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh – 177005
📅 Saturday, 10 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM IST
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
💻 Laptop
🔌 Charger
💡 Ideas
🧠 Curiosity
🤝 Your teammates
Hardware participants can bring any additional components they need for their projects.
Arduino UNO Q will be part of the dedicated hardware track.
OFFICIAL EVENT WEBSITE
Find registration details, event updates, tracks, rules, announcements, and more on the official event website:
https://hacktoberfest-gdg-nith.vercel.app/
ONE DAY. 400+ BUILDERS. INFINITE IDEAS.
You don't need a perfect idea.
You don't need years of experience.
You just need the willingness to build something, share it, and ship it.
SHOW UP. BUILD TOGETHER. OPEN SOURCE IT.
HACKTOBERFEST HACK DAY HAMIRPUR 2026
10 October 2026 · NIT Hamirpur · 400+ Builders · ₹25,000+ Prize Pool
Build the future with Open Source, AI & Hardware.
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This is an open hackathon: bring any problem you care about and build something real that solves it. Judges look for a working demo, a clear problem, and a team that can explain its choices.
NIT, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh 177005