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August
31, 2026 12-hr National Innovation Hackathon
“From Campus Ideas to National Innovations”
About
Welcome Innovators
Welcome to KIT SPOC — where innovation meets impact.
Organized by Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur, Karnataka — your gateway to a world of possibilities, where passionate individuals come together to unleash their creativity, solve real-world challenges, and make a meaningful difference.
No sleep. No limits. Just you, your team, and an idea that could change everything.
By the Numbers
50
Team Registrations
300+
students
12
hr Hackathon
6
Domains
16k
Prize Pool
Our Team
Guiding the vision.
The leadership behind KIT SPOC INNOVATHON — championing innovation, learning, and impact at KIT .
Main Patrons
01
Name
Secretary & Correspondent
02
Name
Director
03
Name
Director
04
Name
Director
Co-Patrons
05
Name
Principal
06
Name
Position
Domains
01
Healthcare
Code that saves lives.
Build intelligent solutions for diagnosis, patient care, mental health, and medical research.
02
FinTech
Next billion users.
Reimagine money, banking, and financial access. Build the infrastructure for the next billion users.
03
EduTech
Fix education.
Learning is broken. Fix it. Build platforms, tools, and experiences that make education work for everyone.
04
Sustainability & Green Tech
Climate & Clean Energy
The planet needs builders, not talkers. Hack for climate tech, clean energy, and systems that make the future worth living in.
05
Open Innovation
No constraints.
No constraints. Build anything that solves a real-world problem. If it matters, it belongs here.
06
School Track
High School Exclusive
Exclusively for high school students. Showcase your potential and build your first world-changing project.
TIMELINE
From registration to the final pitch — here's the full journey to PEC Hacks 4.0.
01 Jul 2026
01 Jul 2026
Phase 1 · Registration Starts
Open registrations across colleges and high schools. Form your team and submit your initial idea.
22 Jul 2026
22 Jul 2026
Phase 2 · Registration & Idea End
Final cut-off for registrations and idea submissions. Polish your pitch deck and prototype concept.
1 Aug 2026
4 Aug 2026
Phase 3 · Shortlisted Teams Announced
Shortlisted teams are announced on our official channels. Get ready for the next big step.
07 Aug 2026
07 Aug 2026
Phase 4 · Team RSVP Begins
Confirm your participation, finalize team members and complete the RSVP formalities.
17 Aug 2026
17 Aug 2026
Phase 5 · Mentoring Begins
Dedicated 1:1 mentoring sessions with industry experts to refine your build before the main event.
29 Aug 2026
29 Aug 2026
Phase 6 · Hackathon Starts
36 hours of non-stop building, learning, and innovation kicks off at PEC. Bring your A-game.
30 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Final Phase · Hackathon Ends 🏆
Final pitches, demos, and the big reveal. Winners are crowned and prizes awarded.
Prizes
Prize Pool
WIN BIG
Champion
₹8,000
Grand Winner
Runner
Up
₹5,000
2nd Place
2nd Runner
Up
₹3,000
3rd Place
GLIMPSE
GALLERY
JUDGES
JURY PANEL
MEET THE JUDGES
Santosh Chaluvadi
Founder & CEO
Supraja Technologies
Saravanan Gnanaguru
Founder & CEO
Cloud Engine Labs
Kannan K
CTO
ConcertIDC
Kumaravel N
Consultant
Sakz Consulting
Aravind Kumar J
Lead Software Engineer
Freshworks
Hareesh Rajendran
SDE
Highbrow Technology
Santhosam M
Manager IT
Calphark
Arunachalam M
Software Engineering Manager
Cognizant
Rajasekar Devaraj
Application Architect
Cognizant
Sudhakar
CEO & Co-Founder
Vault Infosec
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts based on the following key benchmarks.
01
Innovation & Originality
How creative is the project? We look for unique solutions that think outside the box to address real-world challenges.
02
Technical Execution
How complex is the implementation? Evaluation will be based on the quality of code, functionality of the prototype, and correct use of tech stacks.
03
Impact & Feasibility
Does the solution solve a genuine problem? Projects are judged on their real-world value, viability, and scalability potential.
04
User Experience & Design
How clean and user-friendly is the interface? Great UX is critical for turning complex engineering into accessible solutions.
05
Presentation & Demo
How effectively did the team pitch their prototype? Demo presentations should be concise, structured, and easy to understand.
06
Presentation & Demo
How effectively did the team pitch their prototype? Demo presentations should be concise, structured, and easy to understand.
Have questions about evaluation?
Contact: gamil.com
FAQ
Got Questions?
KIT SPOC INNOVATHON is a unique innovation challenge organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at KIT's School of Engineering, aimed at fostering creativity and problem-solving skills among students.
KIT SPOC INNOVATHON is held at KIT's School of Engineering, with the exact dates and location to be announced.
KIT SPOC INNOVATHON focuses on themes like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web3 & Blockchain, HealthTech, FinTech, EdTech, Sustainability, and Open Innovation - encouraging creative tech solutions for real-world problems.
This is an offline event.
No, registrations for the event are entirely free of charge.
We have arranged everything for you, including meals, comfortable accommodations, and swag.
Absolutely! Mentors will assist you throughout the event.
Yes, it includes both software and hardware projects.
Teams can have up to 5 members. You can participate as a team of 3 to 5 members — however, teams with more than 5 members are not allowed.
Yes! KIT SPOC INNOVATHON features exciting prize pools across multiple tracks, including a Grand Prize, Runner-Up awards, and category-specific prizes for the best hacks in AI, Web3, and more.
Bring your student ID, laptops, gadgets, or anything else you want to work on.
Yes, we will provide Wi-Fi throughout the event.
No, this hackathon is a team event. You can form a team with your friends or other community members to participate.
Yes, mentors will guide you throughout the hackathon.
Yes, this hackathon is open to high school and undergraduate students.
Yes, inter-college teams are allowed! Participants from different colleges can collaborate and form a team together.
No, students pursuing M.Tech or M.E are also eligible to participate in this hackathon.
No, this hackathon is exclusively open to engineering students.