Hack 2 Ignite 2026
Innovate. Build. Ignite the Future
Organizing Club - UIC (Unstop Igniters Club)
Venue : G H Raisoni International Skill tech University, Pune
Hack 2 Ignite 2026
The hackathon provides a dynamic platform for undergraduate and postgraduate students, developers, and technology enthusiasts from across India to collaborate, innovate, and develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Under the theme “Build. Innovate. Ignite the Future.”, participants will work in cross-college teams of 1–4 members and transform ideas into functional prototypes and impactful solutions. The hackathon covers eight exciting domains: FinTech, Agriculture, EduTech, Healthcare, Game Development, Sustainability, Web3 & Blockchain, and AI for Good.
The event will progress through three stages — Registration, a 48-hour Online Qualifier, and an On-Campus Grand Finale. The Top 30 teams will advance to the finale, where they will enhance their MVP by implementing a live feature and present their solution before an expert panel of judges.
With a total prize pool of ₹1,50,000, Hack2Ignite aims to provide participants with opportunities for innovation, experiential learning, expert mentorship, collaboration, problem-solving, and national-level recognition. Hack2Ignite 2026–27 is a celebration of young talent, bold ideas and technology-driven innovation — bringing together aspiring innovators to build solutions, create impact and ignite the future.
Raisoni Education
Raisoni Education is a leading educational group committed to academic excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry-oriented learning.
Through quality education and technology-driven initiatives, the institution empowers students with professional competencies and future-ready skills.
G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University
G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University is a renowned center for excellence in education, research, skills, and innovation, committed to delivering industry-oriented and academically strong programs.
The university promotes a cross-disciplinary learning approach, encouraging students to integrate knowledge from diverse fields to solve real-world challenges. Through global collaborations and strong industry integration, GHRISTU equips students with practical skills, global exposure, and professional excellence
Prize Pool
₹70,000
₹50,000
₹30,000
8 Domains to Innovate In
FinTech
Fraud detection, micro-lending, MSME analytics.
Agriculture
Crop disease detection, smart irrigation, farmer marketplaces.
EduTech
Personalized learning, AI career guidance, dropout prediction.
Healthcare
Remote monitoring, AI diagnostics, mental-health tools.
Game Dev
Educational & disaster-prep games, AR/VR learning.
Sustainability
Waste management, carbon tracking, renewable energy.
Web3 & Blockchain
Certificate verification, decentralized identity/voting.
AI for Good
Accessibility assistants, disaster prediction, grievance analysis.
Why Join Hack 2 Ignite?
Key Dates
Registration Open
20 August 2026Registration Closes
15 September 2026Online Prototype Round
17 – 18 Sep 2026
Shortlisting Result
and Finalists Announcement
25 September 2026
Grand Finale
03 October 2026Shortlisting & Rules
Team Shortlisting
- Resume
- GitHub Profile
- LinkedIn Profile
- Abstract of the Proposed Innovation
Rules
Full Rulebook
For any queries: uic.ghristu@gmail.com- The official problem statements will be released and sent to registered teams via email.
- The online round will officially begin at 9:00 AM sharp on 16 September.
- The 48-hour development period will begin immediately at 9:00 AM on 16 September.
- Teams must develop their solution within the official 48-hour online development window.
- The development window will end at 9:00 AM on 18 September.
- All major development work on the submitted prototype must be completed within this 48-hour period.
- Teams are responsible for managing their time and ensuring that their solution is submitted before the deadline.
- Use of AI is allowed. Teams must disclose usage of AI in the PPT / GitHub readme.
- Teams must use GitHub for development and maintain a clear commit history throughout the hackathon.
- GitHub repositories and commit history may be reviewed by the organizers or judging panel to verify that the project was developed within the allotted time.
- Projects or significant portions of projects developed before the official start of the hackathon may be disqualified.
- Exceeding the allotted 48-hour development period for substantial development work may result in disqualification.
- Teams should ensure that their GitHub repository accurately reflects their development process during the hackathon.
- Every team must submit its completed prototype within the specified submission deadline.
- Each team must submit a presentation (PPT) explaining their solution, approach, implementation, and key features.
- A demo video is optional but strongly recommended.
- Teams must ensure that all submitted links, files, repositories, and supporting materials are accessible to the organizers.
- All submitted work must be the original work of the participating team.
- Plagiarism, direct copying, or submission of another person's or team's work is strictly prohibited.
- Teams may use publicly available libraries, APIs, frameworks, and development tools, provided their actual solution and implementation comply with the hackathon rules.
- Any attempt to misrepresent previously developed work as work completed during the hackathon may result in disqualification.
- The top 30 teams from the online round will qualify for the on-campus offline round.
- Selected teams must report to the campus at the time and location communicated by the organizers.
- Teams qualifying for the offline round must be physically present on campus as instructed.
- A Rs. 500 per-team participation fee will be applicable to teams shortlisted for the offline round.
- Shortlisted teams must continue working on their existing prototype during the offline round.
- Teams will receive a new feature, requirement, or challenge that must be integrated into their existing prototype.
- Integration of the assigned new feature is mandatory.
- Teams must complete the assigned enhancement within the time limit specified by the organizers.
- The updated prototype should demonstrate meaningful improvement over the version submitted during the online round.
- After the offline development session, teams must present their updated solution to the judging panel.
- The pitch must explain the problem, proposed solution, implementation, key features, and improvements made during the offline round.
- Teams should be prepared to demonstrate their working prototype to the judges.
- The judging panel may ask questions regarding the technical implementation, decisions, impact, and future scope of the solution.
- Teams must follow the presentation time limits and instructions provided by the organizers.
- Each team must consist of 2-4 members.
- Each participant may be a member of only one team.
- Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted.
- Teams must ensure that all registered members actively participate in the hackathon.
- Teams must follow the problem statement, submission requirements, deadlines, and instructions provided by the organizers.
- Any attempt to manipulate GitHub history, submission timestamps, or other verification mechanisms may result in disqualification.
- Violation of hackathon rules may result in immediate disqualification.
- The organizers reserve the right to verify submissions and request additional information regarding a team's development process.
- The decision of the judging panel and organizers regarding eligibility, rule violations, and final results will be final and binding.
Event Patronage
Chief Patron & Patron
Hon'ble Shri Sunil Raisoni
Chairman, Raisoni Education
Hon'ble Shri Shreyas Raisoni
Executive Director
Dr. R D Kharadkar
Vice Chancellor
Dr. Vaibhav Hendre
PRO Vice Chancellor
Conveners
Student Coordinators
Ready to Ignite Your Idea?
Registrations open 20 August 2026 and close 15 September 2026.
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