The Countdown Has Begun
Prepare for India's flagship 24-hour innovation sprint. Mark your calendars.
Registration Details
Registration Starts Soon
We are finishing system testing on the screening portals. Registration is completely free and open to student groups across India. Prepare your pitch and lock your team details!
Gate Entry Rules:
Team Size: 2–4 Members
Cross-college collaboration is allowed and encouraged.
Entry Fee: Completely Free
Includes free residential hostel accommodation and meals on campus.
Eligibility
Open to all UG/PG stream college students across India.
In Collaboration With
HACKVERSE '26 is proudly organized by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), Royal College of Engineering & Technology (RCET), in collaboration with GeeksforGeeks to foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship among students across the nation.
Event Venue & Logistics
Find us at Akkikavu, Thrissur. Review the travel directions and nearby transport terminals to plan your route.
Royal College of Engineering & Technology
A state-of-the-art campus equipped with premium computing facilities, seminar halls, high-speed fiber internet, and comfortable residential halls for offline sprints.
Railway Stations
Guruvayur (GUV) - 20 km | Kuttippuram (KTU) - 20 km | Shoranur (SRR) - 22 km | Thrissur (TCR) - 28 km
Airports
Cochin International Airport (COK) - 80 km | Calicut International Airport (CCJ) - 70 km
Bus Stations
Kunnamkulam Bus Stand - 5 km | Akkikavu Local Stop - 500 meters (walking distance)
Empowering Minds,
Shaping the Future
Organized by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) at the Royal College of Engineering & Technology (RCET), in collaboration with GeeksforGeeks, HACKVERSE '26 is a National Level 24-Hour Hackathon designed to test the limits of creativity, coding, and endurance.
Over the course of 24 hours, developers, designers, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs from all over India will gather to tackle critical real-world challenges. This is not just a coding marathon—it’s an incubation incubator where revolutionary ideas receive mentorship, guidance, and launch support.
Vision
Nurturing the next generation of creators, builders, and change-makers.
Mission
Providing a robust platform to transform raw coding skills into real-world business models.
Innovation Culture
Fostering an ecosystem that values creative problem-solving and blue-sky thinking.
Entrepreneurship
Encouraging developer startups by linking technology with business development strategies.
Industry Exposure
Interacting directly with industry veterans, sponsors, and mentors.
Collaborative Learning
Cross-disciplinary teams working together to share expertise and push boundaries.
Why Participate in HACKVERSE?
It is more than a competition. It is a catalyst for your growth, building memories, codes, and projects that launch careers.
National Exposure
Pitch your ideas and compete alongside the finest engineering and design minds from across India.
Valuable Networking
Build robust connections with developers, startup founders, industry experts, and peers.
Expert Mentorship
Get direct support from senior developers and tech product managers throughout the 24-hour sprint.
Official Certificates
All participants receive official credentials validated by IEDC RCET and GeeksforGeeks.
Industry Recognition
Place your project in front of corporate sponsors, panel judges, and prospective employers.
Internships & Career
Top-performing teams will get priority interview shortlists and internship opportunities.
Accelerated Learning
Learn new technologies, API structures, and rapid prototyping workflows in a high-octane setup.
Build Real Products
Transition from pure theory to a fully working, containerized prototype solving real-world issues.
Hackathon Tracks
Choose a track, brainstorm solutions, and build working software or hardware hacks during the 24-hour sprint.
Artificial Intelligence
Harness LLMs, Generative AI models, Neural Networks, Computer Vision, and autonomous agent frameworks to solve complex challenges.
Cyber Security
Design cryptography tools, zero-trust layers, phishing detection agents, and vulnerability scanner tools to secure modern operations.
Web Development
Build robust, highly scalable full-stack applications with state-of-the-art architectures, low-latency, and fluid UX.
Cloud Computing
Engineer serverless architectures, multi-cloud deploy structures, virtual environments, and scalable storage configurations.
IoT & Hardware
Integrate physical sensors, embedded microcontrollers, edge nodes, smart homes, and telemetry setups.
Blockchain & Web3
Deploy decentralized smart contracts, token economies, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure digital identities.
Healthcare Tech
Design automated diagnostics systems, wellness engines, secure health records, and emergency alert systems.
EdTech Systems
Reimagine virtual classrooms, gamified learning setups, automated evaluation grids, and peer-to-peer knowledge graphs.
AgriTech Sprays
Optimize crop monitoring systems, precision irrigation nodes, yield prediction algorithms, and direct supply-chain hubs.
Sustainability & Climate
Develop energy analytics grids, carbon tracking pipelines, recycling nodes, and green supply infrastructure models.
Open Innovation
Unleash your creativity. Bring any out-of-the-box digital solution that solves a real-world friction point not bound to any category.
Rewards & Recognition
Grand Winner
Exciting prizes (Announcing Soon), trophy of honor, winner certificate, direct internship screening, and premium GFG swag.
First Runner-Up
Exciting prizes (Announcing Soon), runner-up trophy, certificate of merit, internship eligibility, and exclusive GFG swag.
Special Theme Awards
Honors for Best AI Hack, Best UI/UX, Best Women-led Team, and Best Sustainability Hack. Special goodies package.
Internship Opportunities
Top-performing teams get priority interview shortlists and potential internship offers from partner companies.
Swag & Goodies
GeeksforGeeks stickers, notebooks, learning vouchers, and exclusive developer swag for participants.
Certificates & Badges
National Level Participation Certificates verified by IEDC RCET and GeeksforGeeks to boost your portfolio.
Event Timeline
Follow the journey from registrations to the final award pitches. Make sure you don't miss a milestone.
Registration Opens
Secure your slot in India's major tech sprint. Register as a team or join individually.
Registration Closes
Submissions lock at midnight IST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisting Announcement
Selected teams will receive formal invitations and instructions for the offline setup.
Hackathon Begins
Day 1 kickoff. Problems briefed, API keys distributed, and 24-hour timers start ticking.
Mentoring Rounds
Industry mentors evaluate prototypes and review tech architecture, refining product direction.
Project Submission
GitHub repositories freeze. Submission portals lock. Containerized apps ready.
Final Presentation & Pitching
Pitches present to corporate leaders and investors. 5-minute demos + QA.
Winner Announcement
Closing ceremony at RCET. Winners, runners-up, and special category honors announced.
Event Schedule
Detailed Time Schedule Will Be Updated Soon
The organizing committee is currently coordinating mentor shifts, keynote sessions, and evaluation rounds to ensure a seamless 24-hour sprint. Stay tuned for details.
Organizing Committee
Brought to you by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) of Royal College of Engineering & Technology, Akkikavu.
Advisory Board & College Leadership
VP Salim
CEO, RCET
Dr. P Suresh Venugopal
Principal, RCET
Staff Convener
Dinto Thomas
Staff Coordinator
Student Core Committee
Adith AJ
GFG Campus Mantri & IEDC Community Lead
Keerthana N
CEO, IEDC
B Abishek
CEO, IEDC
Adith
CTO, IEDC
Majish SP
Creative Lead, IEDC
Afeeda Abdul Azeez
Creative Lead, IEDC
Abhinav K
Technical Lead, IEDC
Hiba KV
Technical Lead, IEDC
Ajay KM
Quality & Operations Lead
Thejus Sidhu
Quality & Operations Lead
Athulya Srinivas
Womens Lead, IEDC
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about registration, team size, venue logistics, and accommodation details.
Connect with Team
Need clarification regarding registration, travel support, tracks, or sponsorship? We are here to help.
Inquiries & Support
hackverse@rcet.org.in
iedc@rcet.org.in
Helpline Leads
Adith AJ: +91 70345 56509
Keerthana N: +91 89438 92585
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@iedc_rcet
@hackverse_26
Professional Network
IEDC RCET LinkedIn
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Official College Website
royalcet.ac.in
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