Tech Horizon 2.0 - National Level Hackathon
Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), Hyderabad
Tech Horizon 2.0 - National Level Hackathon: Stages and Timelines
Round 1: Idea Submission
Participants must submit their idea based on the selected hackathon theme.
Submission must include:
- Problem Statement
- Proposed Solution
- Technology Stack
- Expected Impact
- PPT/PDF (Max 10 slides)
Round 2: 48-Hour Offline Hackathon
Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will be invited to participate in the 48-hour offline hackathon at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), Hyderabad. During this round, participants will: Develop a working prototype based on their submitted idea, collaborate with team members, receive guidance from mentors, and enhance and scale their solution. Teams must bring their own laptops, chargers, and necessary resources.
Round 3: Final Presentation & Evaluation
Teams will present their final solution to a panel of judges at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), Hyderabad. Each team will: Demonstrate their working prototype Explain the problem statement and solution approach Showcase key features and innovations Answer questions from judges Evaluation will be based on innovation, technical implementation, usability, and real-world impact. Winners will be announced after the final evaluation.
All that you need to know about Tech Horizon 2.0 - National Level Hackathon
Tech Horizon 2.0:
- Innovate. Compete. Conquer.
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Event Overview:
- National Level Hackathon | November 2026
- Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (Autonomous), Hyderabad
- Organized by: IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society (GNITC Student Branch Chapter)
- Duration: 48-Hour Hackathon (Offline)
- Max Teams: 300–500 (First Come, First Serve)
About The Event:
- TECH HORIZON 2.0 is a national-level innovation hackathon designed to bring together developers, innovators, and problem-solvers from across the country to tackle real-world challenges using cutting-edge technologies.
- Participants will:
- Identify impactful real-world problems
- Design innovative and scalable solutions
- Build functional prototypes
- Present ideas to industry experts and judges
- This hackathon serves as a platform to transform ideas into real innovations across multiple domains.
Key Highlights:
- Exciting Cash Prize Pool
- Participation Certificates for all
- Recognition at a National Level
- Selected projects featured in TECH HORIZON Souvenir
- Networking with innovators & mentors
- Optional Hyderabad sightseeing experience
Hackathon Themes:
- Health & Biotech
- Security & Surveillance
- E-Commerce
- Clean & Green Technology
- Generative AI
- Smart Automation
- Blockchain & Cryptography
- Game Development
- Circuit Design
- Embedded Systems
- Defence
- Next Gen Communication
- Sustainable Development
- Open Innovation (Any real-world problem)
Team Details:
- Team Size: 3 – 6 Members
- Eligibility: UG / PG / Ph.D. / Working Professionals
- Multiple teams per college allowed
Important Dates:
- Early Bird Deadline: 11th October 2026
- Final Registration Deadline: 11th November 2026
- Idea Submission Deadline: 11th November 2026
- Hackathon Dates: November 2026 (48 Hours)
Registration Fees:
- Early Bird:
- IEEE Members: ₹300
- Non-IEEE Members: ₹350
- Late Registration:
- IEEE Members: ₹500
- Non-IEEE Members: ₹550
Prize Pool:
- Winner: $1,350
- Runner-Up: $810
- Domain Excellence: $540
- Consolation prizes for each theme
Hackathon Flow:
- Registration & Theme Selection
- Idea Submission
- Prototype Development (48 Hours)
- Final Presentation & Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria:
- Innovation & Creativity
- Problem Relevance
- Technical Implementation
- Prototype Quality
- Presentation & Clarity
- Real-world Impact
Guidelines:
- Original ideas only (strictly no plagiarism)
- Teams must adhere to selected theme
- Timely submissions are mandatory
- Judges’ decision will be final
Additional Benefits:
- Participation Certificates for all and multiple goodies and more exciting perks
- National-level exposure
- Industry recognition opportunities
- Accommodation available: ₹200 per person/per day
Quick Access:
- Register & Complete Payment: KonfHub Registration Page
Registration Process:
- Click on the registration link below
- Fill in your team details
- Complete the payment securely via KonfHub
- Receive confirmation on your registered email
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Important dates & deadlines?
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11 Nov'26, 12:00 AM IST Registration Deadline
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11 Nov'26, 11:20 AM IST Idea Submission Deadline
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15 Nov'26, 10:00 AM IST Shortlisted Teams Announcement
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Rewards and Prizes?
Exciting cash prizes, exclusive goodies, certificates, national-level recognition, multiple perks.
Winner
Certificate + Trophy + Goodies
Runner-Up
Certificate + Trophy + Goodies