AFFECIO HACKS '26

AFFECIO HACKS ’26 — by AffecioWelcome to AFFECIO HACKS ’26 — an online hackathon by Affecio, bringing together students, developers, designers, innovators, and problem-solvers to turn ideas into meaningful digital solutions.About the OpportunityAFFECIO HACKS ’26 is an online hackathon bringing together students and aspiring builders to solve real-world problems through technology, creativity, and collaboration.Participants can work individually or in teams to build a functional solution during the hackathon. Teams are encouraged to experiment with modern technologies, APIs, open-source tools, frameworks, and AI tools where permitted.The hackathon is designed to give participants hands-on experience in ideation, development, problem-solving, teamwork, and product building.Projects will be evaluated based on technical implementation, innovation, impact, UI/UX, and presentation.Challenge TracksHuman ConnectionBuild technology that helps people connect, understand, support, and relate to one another.AI & Social InteractionExplore how AI can enable more meaningful, natural, and human-centered interactions.CommunitiesCreate tools that help people discover, build, and strengthen communities around shared interests.CommunicationReimagine how people communicate, express themselves, and build relationships in the digital world.These are broad challenge themes. The actual problem statements will be revealed when the hackathon begins.Problem Statement RevealThe official problem statements will be revealed on 21 October 2026, at the start of the hackathon.Participants will receive the specific challenges at the beginning of the build phase and can start working on their solutions from that point.No problem statement will be provided before the official reveal.️ Hackathon Timeline21 October 2026 — 9:30 AM ISTHackathon Begins + Problem Statement Reveal21–28 October 2026Build Phase28 October 2026 — 9:30 PM IST⏳ Build Phase Ends28 October 2026 — 9:30–11:30 PM ISTFinal Submission WindowAfter SubmissionEvaluationResults & Winners AnnouncementEvent DetailsFormat: OnlineTeam Size: 1–4 membersParticipation: FreePrize Pool: ₹10,000Open To: Students️ What Can You Build?Participants can use technologies and tools that best fit their solution, including:Web & mobile applicationsAI/ML solutionsAPIs & third-party servicesOpen-source technologiesModern frameworksCloud platformsOther relevant technologiesAI tools are allowed where permitted. Participants should clearly disclose their use of AI tools in their submission where required.Final SubmissionTeams must submit their completed project within the submission window.The submission should include:Selected problem statementSolution descriptionGitHub repositoryDemo/deployment link, if applicableDemo videoTechnology stackRelevant AI tools used, if applicableProjects will be evaluated based on:Technical Implementation — 30%Innovation — 25%Impact & Usefulness — 20%UI/UX — 15%Demo & Presentation — 10%Stay Connected with AffecioImportant hackathon updates, announcements, reminders, the Problem Statement Reveal, submission updates, results, and event highlights will also be shared through Affecio's official Instagram.Follow @affecio on InstagramTurn on notifications so you don't miss the 21 October Problem Statement Reveal. ️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affecio_officialImportant official information will also be communicated through Unstop.Prizes 1st Place — ₹5,000 2nd Place — ₹3,000 3rd Place — ₹2,000Total Prize Pool — ₹10,000️ Why Participate?Build a real project from scratchSolve meaningful problemsWork with a team or build soloExperiment with AI and modern technologiesShowcase your projectConnect with other student buildersCompete for prizes and recognitionBUILD • CONNECT • CREATEBring your ideas. Build something meaningful. Ship it.AFFECIO HACKS ’26Ideas build connections.