Inceptia Hackathon 2026

Inceptia Hackathon 2026 is a national-level hackathon organized by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R), Pune. The event brings together innovators, developers, and problem-solvers from across India to build impactful technology solutions through a two-round competition.

Who Can Participate

• Undergraduate Students
• Postgraduate Students
• Engineering Students
• Management Students
• Arts, Commerce & Science Students
• Law Students
• Medical Students

Students from all colleges and universities across India are eligible.

Team Size

• Min 2 – Max 4 Members
• Inter-college teams are allowed.
• Inter-specialization teams are allowed.

Hackathon Tracks

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI Agents)
• Web3 & Blockchain
• FinTech
• Healthcare
• Education
• Open Innovation

Timeline

• Registration Opens: 01-07-2026
• Registration Deadline: 18-07-2026
• Round 1 – Presentation Submission: 01-07-2026 to 23-07-2026
• Round 2 – 24-Hour Offline Hackathon: 07-08-2026 to 08-08-2026
• Prize Distribution: 08-08-2026

Rewards

• Winner: ₹25,000
• First Runner-up: ₹15,000
• Second Runner-up: ₹10,000
• Goodies for Winners
• Certificates for Winners
• Participation Certificates for all eligible participants

Important Notes

• Round 1 requires submission of a project idea using the official PPT template.
• Shortlisted finalists must attend the 24-hour offline hackathon at PCCOE&R, Pune.
• A participation fee of ₹549 per shortlisted participant will be charged for accommodation and food during the offline finale.
• All submissions must be original, and shortlisted teams will receive further instructions via email.