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Open problem statement
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.
Opens Oct 19, 2026 · 20:10 IST
HackIndia Chennai Overdrive 2027 is an innovation-driven hackathon hosted at Muthayammal Engineering College, Tamil Nadu. Explore AI, Web3, Blockchain, IoT, and emerging technologies while building innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Note: Only teams shortlisted through the evaluation process for the In-Person Hackathon will be notified via email.
HackIndia Chennai Overdrive 2027 is an innovation-driven hackathon hosted at Muthayammal Engineering College, Tamil Nadu. The event brings together passionate student developers, designers, and problem-solvers to transform creative ideas into practical technology solutions.
Participants will explore emerging technologies, collaborate with fellow innovators, receive mentorship, develop working prototypes, and showcase their projects through an evaluation and final pitching process.
Build intelligent applications using Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, automation, and machine learning.
Develop decentralized applications, smart contracts, digital identity solutions, and blockchain-powered platforms.
Create technology-driven solutions for challenges in healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, sustainability, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Build smart devices and innovative solutions using sensors, robotics, embedded systems, and connected technologies.
Bring your own ideas and develop impactful solutions using any suitable technology stack.
1. Evaluation and Shortlisting: Teams participate in the evaluation process, and shortlisted teams are notified via email.
2. Mentorship Round: Teams receive guidance and feedback to refine their ideas and improve their projects.
3. Evaluation Round: Projects are assessed based on innovation, technical implementation, usability, and real-world impact.
4. Final Pitching Round: Selected teams present their solutions to the judging panel.
5. Winners and Recognition: Top-performing teams receive recognition and rewards according to the official event guidelines.
Projects will be evaluated based on:
Innovation and originality
Technical implementation
Real-world impact
User experience and usability
Scalability and practicality
Presentation and demonstration
The hackathon welcomes engineering students, software developers, AI and ML enthusiasts, blockchain developers, IoT innovators, UI/UX designers, and technology enthusiasts interested in building innovative solutions.
Team Size: Each team must consist of 2–4 members. Every team member must register individually on the official HackIndia platform.
Gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies.
Collaborate with fellow developers and innovators.
Receive mentorship and project feedback.
Showcase your technical and creative abilities.
Explore potential internship and networking opportunities.
Become part of the growing HackIndia innovation ecosystem.
HackIndia is an innovation ecosystem focused on AI, Web3, Blockchain, and emerging technologies. Through hackathons, mentorship initiatives, and developer communities, HackIndia connects students, universities, startups, and technology professionals to encourage collaboration and real-world problem-solving.
Turn your ideas into meaningful solutions, collaborate with ambitious innovators, and showcase your talent at HackIndia Chennai Overdrive 2027.
Build. Innovate. Compete. Launch.
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.
Kakkaveri, Rasipuram, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu
This hackathon is about AI, Generative AI and Machine Learning. These skills cover the same ground — each is a short track, a check, and one real thing to ship. They land on your profile whatever happens here.
