TechFiesta: Stages and Timelines
Idea Submission
Registered teams must submit their project ideas on the official website techfiesta.pict.edu in PPT format, using the official template provided on the site.
Online Evaluation
In the Online Evaluation Round, all submitted ideas will be reviewed and assessed by a panel of industry expert judges. Teams will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, technical approach, and real-world impact. The shortlisted teams from this round will qualify for the Grand Finale, a 24-hour on-site hackathon at PICT, Pune, where they will bring their ideas to life through working prototypes.
Grand Finale
The Grand Finale will be a 24-hour on-site hackathon hosted at Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT). Finalist teams will develop fully functional prototypes of their shortlisted ideas and present them to a panel of industry experts and mentors. Participants will experience intense innovation, real-time problem-solving, and mentorship throughout the event — culminating in live demonstrations, evaluations, and the announcement of winners.
All that you need to know about TechFiesta
About TechFiesta ’26:
- TechFiesta is the flagship international hackathon of Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) — a platform where innovation meets impact.
- With a legacy of nurturing young innovators and problem-solvers, TechFiesta brings together the brightest minds from across the globe to build solutions that redefine the future.
- This year, TechFiesta returns bigger, bolder, and global, offering participants the opportunity to tackle real-world industry challenges, collaborate with top talent, and transform groundbreaking ideas into reality.
What Makes TechFiesta Unique:
- Global Participation: Compete with teams from premier institutes and organizations worldwide.
- Industry-Backed Problem Statements: Work on challenges sourced directly from leading companies and startups.
- Expert Mentorship: Learn from professionals, researchers, and domain experts guiding you through every phase.
- Career-Defining Opportunities: Win exciting prizes, secure internships, PPOs, and even incubation support for your startup-worthy ideas.
- With ₹3.5+ Lakh in prizes and three high-energy stages — from idea submission to a 24-hour on-site grand finale — TechFiesta ’26 is more than just a hackathon.
- It’s a launchpad for creators, innovators, and changemakers shaping the next wave of technology.
NOTE : ONLY REGISTRATIONS MADE ON OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE(techfiesta.pict.edu) WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Important dates & deadlines?
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15 Nov'25, 11:59 PM IST Registration Deadline
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Participation Certificate
For each domain, we’ll be selecting one winner and one runner-up.
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