About this event
🌱 SUSTAINVERSE 2K26 – A 24-Hour Hackathon for a Sustainable Tomorrow
DMI College of Engineering, Chennai, proudly presents SUSTAINVERSE 2K26, organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science.
SUSTAINVERSE 2K26 challenges students to PLAN • INNOVATE • SUSTAIN by creating technology-driven solutions for real-world problems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hackathon Themes:
• AI & ML
• Education
• Healthcare
• Cybersecurity
• Open Innovation
The hackathon follows a two-stage process.
ROUND 1 – REGISTRATION & IDEA SHORTLISTING
All participating teams must submit their preliminary idea through the Round 1 registration process. The submitted problem statement, proposed solution, and presentation will be evaluated for preliminary shortlisting.
Only 30 teams will be shortlisted for the final 24-hour hackathon.
Round 1 evaluation criteria:
• Uniqueness
• Novelty
• Innovation
• Problem Relevance
• SDG Alignment
• Feasibility
• Potential Impact
Teams are required to prepare and submit their presentation using the official SUSTAINVERSE 2K26 Round 1 PPT template.
IMPORTANT:
The Problem Statement and Idea submitted during Round 1 are only for the shortlisting process. They do not lock your team into the same problem or idea for the final hackathon. Shortlisted teams may refine, change, or choose a different problem or idea during the final 24-hour hackathon.
FINAL ROUND – 24-HOUR HACKATHON
The shortlisted 30 teams will participate in the final 24-hour offline hackathon at DMI College of Engineering.
Participants will collaborate, build prototypes, develop innovative solutions, and compete to create meaningful real-world impact.
Hackathon Details:
Date: September 15–16, 2026
Duration: 24 Hours
Venue: DMI College of Engineering, Chennai
Team Size: Up to 4 Members
Shortlisted Teams: 30
Registration Fee:
No registration fee is collected during Round 1.
₹400 per shortlisted team (up to 4 members)
₹200 for shortlisted individual participants
Registration fee will be collected only from teams/participants shortlisted for the final 24-hour hackathon.
Prize Pool: ₹22,000
1st Prize: ₹10,000
2nd Prize: ₹7,000
3rd Prize: ₹5,000
IMPORTANT DATES:
Round 1 Registration & Idea Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026
Final 24-Hour Hackathon: September 15–16, 2026
Start Time: September 15, 2026 – 10:00 AM onwards
REGISTRATION:
Round 1 Registration & Idea Submission:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L31hyz8plrCdK8ovzA3tOXcl6Bl6I3sxoypyFe6vP-s/viewform
Official Event Website:
https://sustainverse2k26.vercel.app/
ROUND 1 SELECTION CRITERIA:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QMOKTf2uxg83lpBkeg_WkG6jMCpaTYHY/edit
OFFICIAL ROUND 1 PPT TEMPLATE:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cEkmFLeww6kZL0mM-7pUy7fe1pBHnR_-/edit
CONTACT:
Nandhini: +91 90424 89120
Samuel Rohan: +91 82209 93325
Faculty Coordinators:
Mrs. A. Divya: +91 88517 83950
Ms. U. Narmadha: +91 84282 00851
PLAN. INNOVATE. SUSTAIN.
Think different. Build meaningful solutions. Create a sustainable tomorrow.
