Hyperspace Innovation Hackathon 2026
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Hyperspace Innovation Hackathon 2026: Stages and Timelines
Online Round
Teams will select a problem statement from the provided themes and develop a detailed project proposal in the form of a PPT (use the Official PPT Template only). The submission should clearly outline the idea, proposed solution, technical approach, and expected impact. All entries will be evaluated by the screening panel, and shortlisted teams will qualify for the on-campus offline grand finale at IPEC Ghaziabad.
Offline Round
Shortlisted teams from the online screening will participate in the on-campus grand finale at IPEC Ghaziabad. Teams will work intensively on their solutions during the offline round, refine prototypes, and present their final projects live before a jury of industry experts, mentors, and academicians. Evaluation will be based on innovation, technical implementation, feasibility, impact, and presentation quality.
All that you need to know about Hyperspace Innovation Hackathon 2026
Project submissions must be uploaded using the Official PPT Template only.
About the Event:
- India’s biggest national-level Deep-Tech Hackathon
- Focused on innovation, engineering, and real-world impact
- Inspired by ISRO & DRDO
Host & Partners:
- Hosted at Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad
- Ecosystem support from Microsoft & AWS
Duration & Format:
- 36-hour hackathon
- Hybrid mode: Online Screening + On-Campus Grand Finale
Who Can Participate:
- Team size: 2–5 members
- Cross-college teams allowed
What Participants Will Build:
- Autonomous drones for complex terrains
- AI-based security and surveillance systems
- Real-time satellite intelligence platforms
- Disaster-response and environmental solutions
- Robotics and smart city innovations
- Open Innovation: Any impactful idea in any domain
Themes:
- SpaceTech
- DroneTech
- AI Systems
- Robotics
- Smart Cities
- Sustainability
- Satellite Intelligence
- Defence
- Open Innovation (Any Domain)
Why Participate:
- Mentorship from industry leaders, AI researchers, cloud and aerospace experts
- National-level exposure and showcasing
- Opportunities for startup incubation and patents
- Industry recognition and validation
Submission Guidelines:
- Mandatory use of the Official PPT Template (available in Quick Links)
Important Dates:
- Last date to register: 16 January 2026
Rewards & Recognition:
- Cash prizes for top teams
- Exciting goodies
- AWS credits
- Certificates for all participants
- Winners’ trophies
- Expert mentorship & incubation support
Quick Links:
- Join Whatsapp for Updates
- Join Discord Channel
- Official PPT Template (Use only this template for submission)
Important dates & deadlines?
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17 Jan'26, 12:00 AM IST Registration Deadline