Smart Horizon 2026: 48-Hour International Hackathon

Overview

This 48-hour hackathon challenges college students to develop bold ideas with real innovation. You can explore solutions in Fintech, Health, or Machine Learning/AI. The event is an offline experience where all team members must be present on campus.

Requirements

Participants must be college students aged 18 or older, and you need a team of 4 to 5 members. This is an international event, open to participants from all countries except for those with standard trade exceptions. The hackathon requires you to be physically present on campus for the entire 48 hours. You'll need to bring your own laptop and essentials, but Wi-Fi, power, food, and mentor support will be provided. Projects must be original and developed during the event. You'll need to submit your code, documentation, and a demo.

Prizes

There's a total of ₹ 2,375,000 in cash prizes across different categories. The 1st place winners will share ₹ 250,000, the 2nd place winners will share ₹ 150,000, and the 3rd place winners will share ₹ 75,000. These prizes are distributed among 5 winners in each category.