Code. Create.
Dominate.
Addressing real-world challenges through innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration among top developers and designers.
₹9 LAKHS
PRIZE POOL
From Concept To Prototype
Targeted at student technologists, developers, and early-stage innovators. A 2-day event dedicated to addressing real-world challenges through deep innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Seed Funding
For selected high-potential student startup ideas to scale their entrepreneurial journey.
Incubation Support
Exclusive access to incubation facilities at T-Works via EtherWing Aerospace.
Internships
Direct internship pipeline with partnering companies and industry leaders.
Placement Drive
Exclusive placement drive access for outstanding performing participants.
Certification
A formal participation certificate recognizing the efforts of all eligible attendees.
2-Day Marathon
Intensive 2-day event forcing rapid prototyping, backed by 50+ mentors across 6 critical domains.
The Innovation Matrix
Problem statements released strictly on hackathon day.
AgriTech & Supply Chain
AgriTech & Supply Chain
Revolutionizing agricultural networks with immutable tracking, predictive crop analytics, and seamless global distribution solutions.
EdTech & AI/ML
EdTech & AI/ML
Forging personalized generative learning models, automated assessments, and scaling quality education autonomously.
Healthcare & Biotech
Healthcare & Biotech
Deploying deep neural networks for rapid diagnostics, drug discovery, and bridging vital rural care gaps.
Smart Cities & CivilTech
Smart Cities & CivilTech
Engineering interconnected urban ecosystems with real-time traffic, waste, and municipal infrastructure telemetry.
Sustainability & Climate Action
Sustainability & Climate Action
Architecting zero-emission tech, carbon offset tracking, and localized distributed energy grid solutions.
Open Innovation
Open Innovation
Freedom to build on any idea or domain beyond the listed tracks. Innovate without restrictions on any problem statement of your choice.
2-Day Event Timeline
Meticulously planned 2-day hackathon agenda. Switch between days to explore reporting times, evaluation slots, and ceremonies.
Reporting & Check-in
ArrivalParticipants arrive at the venue, complete team verification, and receive seat allocations.
Inauguration Ceremony
CeremonyOfficial inauguration of Innovators Conclave Hackathon 2026 at NTR Auditorium, JNTUA.
Hackathon Orientation
OrientationAn introduction to the hackathon, guidelines, evaluation criteria, and event proceedings.
Lunch Break
BreakLunch break for all participants, mentors, and guests at the JNTUA lunch area.
Development Resumes
DevelopmentTeams begin developing their solutions at the hackathon venue and work on their projects.
First Evaluation
1st EvaluationThe judging panel conducts the first round of project evaluation and reviews team progress.
Day 1 Wrap-up / Remote Coding
Remote CodingDay 1 concludes. Participants can continue developing their solutions remotely.
How You're Scored
Three progressive rounds. Three evaluators per round. Weighted scoring that rewards execution and market readiness over just ideation.
Idea & Solution Presentation
Presentation of the Solution / Idea
The basic solution provided by the team against the problem statement or theme
Innovation
Uniqueness and creativity of the solution
Solution Approach
The roadmap or framework that guides the development of a solution
Technical Soundness / Feasibility
Strength of technical aspects and practicality of implementation
Execution Timeline
Blueprint of prototype completion timeline w.r.t hackathon duration
Prototype Development & Integration
Prototype Development
Progress made in developing a working prototype
Improvement
Changes or additions based on evaluator / mentor feedback
Integration
How well different components work together
Usability
User-friendliness and ease of adoption
Team Work
Contribution of individual team members
Final Demo & Market Readiness
Performance / Final Demo
Efficiency and effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Clarity of presentation
User Experience & Design
Quality of interaction and user ergonomics of the final product
Market Readiness / Impact
Preparedness to enter the market and make an impact
Implementation Plan / Future Scope
Strategy for putting the solution into action and future development
Final Score Calculation
T = G1 + G2 + G3|Maximum = 100
Each round is evaluated by three independent evaluators. Scores are averaged and weighted according to round importance.
Contact Our Team
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Hackathon & Pitch Floor
Startup & Innovation Expo
Partnership & Sponsorship
General Enquiries
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