Hackpulse

Build. Innovate. Compete.Hackpulse 2026 is an offline, team-based hackathon organized by the University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Jaipur, designed to bring together students, developers, innovators, and problem solvers to build creative and impactful technology solutions.Whether you're participating solo or with a team, Hackpulse gives you the opportunity to turn your ideas into working solutions, experiment with emerging technologies, and showcase your skills in a competitive environment.TracksOpen InnovationBuild a software solution for any real-world problem of your choice.Participants have the freedom to identify a problem, develop an innovative solution, and demonstrate its impact.Agentic HarnessExplore the power of AI agents and agentic systems.Build solutions that use AI agents, tools, workflows, or autonomous decision-making to solve meaningful problems.Prizes:Total Prize Pool: ₹60,000Team Size:Minimum: 1 participantMaximum: 4 participantsSolo participants are welcome.Participants can form teams of up to 4 members.Registration Fee:FREE — No Registration FeeEligibility:Everyone can apply!There are no specific academic or technical restrictions. Students, developers, designers, AI enthusiasts, innovators, and anyone interested in technology and problem-solving are welcome to participate.Important Dates:Registration Opens: 8 September 2026Registration Closes: 30 September 2026Hackathon: 4 October 2026Duration: 12 HoursMode: OfflineVenue: University of Engineering and Management (UEM), JaipurHackathon Process:Round 1 — RegistrationParticipants register for Hackpulse 2026 through Unstop.Round 2 — Selection & InvitationRegistered participants/teams will be evaluated according to the event requirements.Selected participants/teams will receive an invitation via email with further instructions.Round 3 — Offline HackathonSelected participants will attend the 12-hour offline hackathon at UEM Jaipur on 4 October 2026 and build their solutions.Round 4 — Project Presentation & EvaluationTeams will present their completed projects to the judging panel.Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, impact, feasibility, and presentation.Round 5 — ResultsThe top three teams will be declared winners and receive the respective prizes.Judging Criteria:Projects will be evaluated on:Innovation & OriginalityProblem UnderstandingTechnical ImplementationUse of Technology / AIImpact & UsefulnessFeasibility & ScalabilityUI/UX & User ExperienceFinal PresentationRules & Guidelines:Participants can participate individually or in teams of up to 4 members.Participation is completely free.Participants must attend the hackathon at the designated offline venue.Teams must develop and present their solution during the hackathon.Projects should be original work created by the participating team.Plagiarism or submission of copied projects may result in disqualification.Participants must follow the official hackathon schedule and organizer instructions.Teams must submit their project within the given deadline.The decision of the judging panel will be final.Further instructions regarding the offline event will be communicated to selected participants via email.Why Participate?Build a real-world technology solutionExplore Agentic AI and emerging technologiesShowcase your creativity and innovationCompete for ₹60,000 in prizes poolCollaborate and network with fellow innovatorsStrengthen your portfolio with a hackathon projectGain practical development experienceVenueUniversity of Engineering and Management (UEM), JaipurMode: OfflineDuration: 12 HoursDate: 4 October 2026