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All You Need to Know About HackWithAditya 2026
Got a working prototype? Ready to take it to the next level?
HackWithAditya 2026 brings together student innovators, developers, and technology enthusiasts from across India for an exciting 48-hour residential hackathon, where existing prototypes evolve into impactful, real-world solutions.
Unlike conventional hackathons, HackWithAditya follows a prototype-first approach: bring your existing working prototype, qualify through online screening, and take on new engineering challenges during an intensive 48-hour build at Aditya University.
Event at a Glance
- Prize Pool: ₹5,00,000
- Hackathon Dates: 18–20 December 2026
- Venue: Aditya University, Andhra Pradesh
- Team Size: 4–6 members
- Eligibility: College and university students across India; inter-college teams allowed
- Level 1 Registration: FREE
- Level 1 Deadline: 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Innovation Tracks: AI, AgriTech, HealthTech, Sustainability, Robotics & IoT, Smart Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & FinTech, and Open Innovation
How It Works
- Level 1 — Online Prototype Screening (FREE)
- Register your team and submit an existing working prototype for evaluation. Shortlisted teams will be invited to the on-site finale.
- Level 2 — The 48-Hour Enhancement Challenge
- Compete at Aditya University, tackle new technical enhancement challenges, collaborate with innovators, and showcase your engineering skills before a technical jury. Shortlisted participants pay ₹800 per member, covering on-campus accommodation, meals, an event kit, and other essentials.
Why Participate?
- Compete for a ₹5 lakh total cash prize pool.
- Experience 48 hours of intensive engineering and innovation.
- Connect with mentors, developers, startup founders, and fellow innovators.
- Explore startup and career networking opportunities.
- Improve and showcase working solutions with real-world potential.
Register Now
- Level 1 is completely FREE. Assemble your team of 4–6 builders and submit your working prototype before 25 November 2026.
Official Website: https://hackathon.adityauniversity.in
Explore complete eligibility details, innovation tracks, rules, submission requirements, and event arrangements on the official website.
Your team. Your code. Your moment.
HackWithAditya 2026 — Great builds start before the hackathon.
Contact:
- B. Pavan, Assistant Mentor
- Mobile: 8074218833
- Email: [email protected]
Event venue
Aditya University, Aditya Nagar, ADB Rd, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh 533437, India, Kakinada
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