HACKCELERATE
A 24-hour hackathon organized by SRMIST Ramapuram - Department of Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in BDA & CC in collaboration with Developer Students Club
30th - 31st January 2026
24 Hours Non-Stop
₹1,00,000+ prize
About Hackcelerate
Hackcelerate is an exhilarating 24-hour national-level hackathon that brings together the brightest minds from colleges across the country. Scheduled to take place on Jan 30-31 in Chennai, Hackcelerate offers an immersive experience of innovation, problem-solving and collaboration
24 Hours
Non-stop innovation marathon
Team Building
Collaborate with talented minds
Real Problems
Build solutions that matter
Win Big
₹1,00,000+ in prizes
What to Expect
Innovation Challenge
Real-world problems
Mentorship
Industry experts
Networking
Connect & grow
Prizes & Perks
Exclusive rewards
Who Can Participate
Students
Undergraduate students from any university
All Skill Levels
Beginners to experts, all welcome
Team Size
2-4 members can participate
Any Domain
Developers, designers, innovators
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Timeline
REGISTRATION
OPEN
NOVEMBER
30 2025
ROUND 1
CLOSES
JANUARY
15 2026
ROUND 1
RESULTS
JANUARY
23 2026
START OF
HACKTHON
JANUARY
30 2026
FINAL PRESENTATIONS AND EVENT CONCLUSION
JANUARY
31 2026
31 2026
Prize Pool
Compete for substantial cash prizes across six exciting tracks
First Place
Best overall project
₹60,000
Second Place
Second best project
₹45,000
Third Place
Third best project
₹30,000
Hackathon Tracks
Choose from six exciting tracks, each with dedicated mentors from top organizations like Cloudera, Snowflake, L&T, Capgemini, Honeywell, JP Morgan, and Presidio.
Web3
Blockchain technology, decentralized applications (dApps), cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and other Web3 innovations.
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Healthcare
Medical technology, patient care, health monitoring systems, telemedicine, diagnostic tools, and healthcare management.
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Hardware / IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) projects, embedded systems, sensor networks, smart devices, and hardware-based innovations.
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Environment & Sustainability
Environmental monitoring, carbon footprint tracking, renewable energy solutions, waste management, climate change mitigation, and green technologies.
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Fintech
Financial technology solutions including payment systems, banking applications, investment platforms, fraud detection, and financial inclusion tools.
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Open Innovation
An open-ended track allowing participants to work on any innovative idea outside the predefined domains, encouraging creative and unconventional solutions.
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Track Support Structure
Each track will have 2 dedicated mentors (total of 12 mentors across all tracks) from reputed organizations such as Cloudera, Snowflake, L&T, Capgemini, Honeywell, JP Morgan, and Presidio. Get expert guidance and support throughout your hackathon journey!
Our Sponsors
We're grateful to our amazing sponsors who make HACKCELERATE possible. Join us in this incredible journey of innovation and technology!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators and be part of an amazing hackathon experience!
Community Partners
We're excited to partner with amazing communities and organizations that share our passion for innovation and technology!
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Convenors & Coordinators
Convenor
Dr.A.Umamageswari
Associate Professor, HOD BDA&CC
Faculty Coordinators
Dr.M.S.Minu
Associate Professor, CSE-BDA
Dr.S.Deepa
Associate Professor, CSE-BDA
Track Coordinators
Web3
Mrs. Sridevi S – Assistant Professor
Dr.Rajalakshmi - Associate Professor
HealthCare
Dr. A. Umamageswari – Associate Professor
Mr. J. Cypto – Assistant Professor
Hardware / IoT
Dr. N. Suganthi – Assistant Professor
Ms.Sumathi - Assistant Professor
Environment & Sustainability
Mrs. T. Archana – Assistant Professor
Ms.V.Gowri - Assistant Professor
Fintech
Dr. S. R. Mugunthan – Associate Professor
Dr. C. Saravanan – Assistant Professor
Open Innovation
Mrs. J. Arthy – Assistant Professor
Dr. P. Rajeswari – Assistant Professor
FAQ
Nope! This hackathon is completely free to enter. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!
24 hours! That's 24 hours to turn caffeine into code, bugs into features, and sleep deprivation into innovation. Don't worry, we provide energy drinks!
Just your laptop, charger, and an unhealthy amount of ambition! We'll provide WiFi, food, and moral support (results may vary on the last one).
Sorry, but teamwork makes the dream work! Solo participation isn't allowed. You'll need to form a team of 2-4 members. Don't worry, we'll help you find teammates if needed!
Yes! We believe in equal opportunity chaos. Whether you're a coding newbie or a student who remembers when HTML was revolutionary, everyone's welcome! This hackathon is designed specifically for students.
Absolutely! Sleeping is optional but highly discouraged by your future self. We have designated quiet zones for power naps between your coffee-induced coding sessions.
Absolutely! We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus energy drinks and snacks throughout the event. If you have dietary restrictions, let us know! We promise the food won't judge your code quality.
Amazing prizes worth 1,00,000+ Plus networking opportunities, and the eternal bragging rights of surviving 24 hours of coding! You might actually build something amazing too.
Git is your best friend! We also have mentors available 24/7 (they run on the same caffeine as you) to help debug your code and your life choices.
Any programming language, framework, or tool you want! Python, JavaScript, React, Flutter, or even COBOL if you're feeling retro. Just make it work (somehow).
Don't panic! Every great project starts as a mess. Focus on building something functional first, then make it pretty. Remember: working ugly code beats beautiful broken code!