Hack4Humanity

Hack4Humanity 2026:

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Hack4Humanity 2026 is a global hackathon organized by IEEE JCTS Pune Section in collaboration with IEEE SIGHT Pune Section, IEEE Young Professionals Pune, and BRAIN. It focuses on building impactful and innovative solutions using emerging technologies for real-world and humanitarian challenges.

Tracks:

• Quantum Computing
• Cyber Security
• AI for Societal Good

Eligibility:

• Open globally to students, researchers, developers, innovators, and professionals.
• Participants must register in teams of 2–4 members.
• Inter-college teams are allowed.
• Inter-specialization / interdisciplinary teams are allowed.
• Cross-domain collaboration is encouraged.

Eligibility & Fees:

• IEEE / BRAIN Members  ₹250 per team
• Regular Teams/ Non-IEEE member teams ₹750 per team

Competition Format:

Round 1 – Online Qualification Round:

• Solution Document submission
• Pitch Video submission
• GitHub Repository submission
• Team Declaration submission
• Duration: Approximately 30 days submission window
• Top 10 teams from each track qualify for the Grand Finale

Round 2 – Offline Grand Finale (Pune, India):

• Final prototype building
• Demonstration and evaluation
• Presentation before judges, mentors, and industry experts
• One-day in-person hackathon and evaluation event

Problem Statements:

• Choose from provided problem statements, or
• Propose your own innovative problem aligned with the selected track
• Focus on practical, scalable, ethical, and impactful solutions

Rules:

• All submissions must be original work
• Teams must follow ethical technology and cybersecurity practices
• Offensive security testing allowed only in authorized or sandboxed environments
• AI tools may be used for assistance, but full solution generation is discouraged
• All deliverables must be submitted before deadlines
• Plagiarism, misconduct, or violations may lead to disqualification
• Organizing committee and judges’ decisions are final

What Participants Receive:

• Participation & Winner Certificates
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Networking with Industry Experts
• Global Exposure
• Recognition and Awards

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: 15 June 2026
• Round 1 Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026
• Result Announcement: 25 July 2026
• Grand Finale: 8 August 2026