About this event
BYTEFORGE Hackathon 2026
About the Event
BYTEFORGE Hackathon 2026 is organized by the Department of Spatial Informatics and Generative AI, SIMATS Engineering. The hackathon aims to bring together students with innovative ideas to solve real-world challenges through technology. Participants will collaborate, develop prototypes, and present their solutions before a panel of judges from academia and industry.
Eligibility
Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
Students from all engineering disciplines are eligible to participate.
Participants must carry a valid College ID.
Individual and team registrations are accepted (if applicable).
Team Formation
Team Size: 2–4 members (modify if your event has a different limit).
Inter-college teams are allowed.
Inter-department/Inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Each participant can be a member of only one team.
Competition Format
The hackathon consists of the following stages:
Round 1 – Idea Presentation
Teams present their problem statement and proposed solution.
Evaluation based on innovation, feasibility, and social impact.
Round 2 – Prototype Development
Qualified teams develop a working prototype or MVP.
Mentors will be available for guidance.
Round 3 – Final Presentation
Teams demonstrate their solution before the judging panel.
Winners are selected based on evaluation criteria.
Evaluation Criteria
Innovation and Creativity
Technical Implementation
Problem Solving Approach
User Experience
Practical Feasibility
Presentation and Demonstration
General Rules
Participants must report before the reporting time.
Teams must follow the instructions provided by the organizers.
Internet access may be provided; participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and chargers.
Any form of plagiarism or copying will lead to immediate disqualification.
The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.
Participants must maintain proper conduct throughout the event.
Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule if required.