Hack in Hills ’26

HACK IN HILLS ’26, MANALINot a Marathon. A Mountain Sprint.Hack in Hills ’26 is a 24+ hour offline hackathon in Manali, bringing together developers, designers, marketers, and Web3 and gaming creators to build, collaborate, and solve problems with the Himalayas as the backdrop.The team behind Hack in Hills has organized 300+ events, supported 15,000+ hackers, built communities of 50,000+ members, and worked with 50+ Web3 and gaming partners.What to Expect:40+ selected hackers20,000+ registration target35+ Web3 and Gaming partners24+ hours of buildingMentors, speakers and judgesNetworking with builders and ecosystem leaders50,000 INR bounty poolOffline finale in ManaliThe hackathon follows a three round journey, starting with idea submission, moving to prototype development, and ending with the final offline hackathon in Manali.Round 1: Idea and PPT Submission10 September to 30 September 2026Online:Submit a PPT or PDF covering:Problem statementProposed solutionInnovation and uniquenessTarget users and use caseTechnology or tech stackExpected impactImplementation roadmapThe best ideas will be shortlisted for the Prototype Round.Shortlisting: 1 to 3 October 2026Round 2: Prototype Development4 October to 31 October 2026OnlineShortlisted teams will build a functional prototype or MVP based on their submitted idea.Teams may submit:Working prototype or MVPDemo videoGitHub or repositoryDocumentationPrototype or demo linkProjects will be evaluated on innovation, technical execution, feasibility, usability and potential impact.Finalists announced: 3 to 5 November 2026Round 3: Grand Finale20 November 2026Manali, Himachal Pradesh24+ Hours | OfflineFinalists will come together in Manali for the final hackathon.Teams will build, improve and present their projects with access to mentors, judges and ecosystem leaders.Projects will be evaluated on:Innovation, Technical Execution, Impact, Scalability, Problem-Solution Fit, User Experience and Final Presentation.The final round will compete for the 50,000 INR bounty pool.Important DatesStageDateModeRound 1: PPT Submission10 Sep to 30 SepOnlineRound 1 Shortlisting1 to 3 OctOnlineRound 2: Prototype4 Oct to 31 OctOnlineFinalists Announcement3 to 5 NovOnlineRound 3: Grand Finale20 Nov 2026Manali, OfflineReady to Build?Take your idea from PPT to Prototype to the Mountain Finale.Hack in Hills ’26Not a Marathon. A Mountain Sprint. ️