Lumina'26 Hackathon

About Lumina'26 HackathonFuel your logic, spark your genius — it's time to build without limits!Under the banner of LUMINA, IEEE Student Branch JIIT presents Lumina'26 Hackathon, a 24-hour innovation marathon where ideas turn into technology-driven solutions.For 24 hours, participants will brainstorm, design, develop, test, and build solutions to real-world problems. Whether you're a developer, designer, researcher, problem-solver, or someone with an unconventional idea, Lumina is a space to experiment, collaborate, and create.Bring your boldest ideas, sharpest skills, and curiosity to question the ordinary.Join the whatsapp group : https://chat.whatsapp.com/COiVas6p82zKrPzpLXQ3sT?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=0Theme: To be AnnouncedEligibility & Participation GuidelinesEach team must have 3–4 members. Each team should have at least one female member.Teams can have members from different years or branches.Each participant can be part of only one team.Teams must use original ideas and code (no plagiarism).Hackathon FormatDuration: 24 hours of non-stop innovationDate: Starts at 12 PM on 28th October 2026Venue: Online (Virtual Mode)Team Size: 3–4 members (must include atleast 1 female participant)Participants will go through the following stages:1. Commencement of the Hack (28th October 2026 : 12PM)Teams begin ideation, development, testing, and implementation of their solutions.2. Mid Evaluation (28th October 2026 : 8PM)Teams submit a brief overview of their problem statement, proposed solution, and progress. They may be required to present their progress to the evaluation panel.3. Final Submission (29th October 2026 : 12PM)Teams submit their final presentation, project/demo video, and working prototype or project link, wherever applicable.4. Final Evaluation (29th October 2026 : 8PM)Shortlisted teams present their solutions to the judges. Projects will be evaluated based on the quality of the problem identified, innovation, technical implementation, impact, feasibility, and overall presentation.Expected DeliverablesTeams may be required to submit:Proposed solutionPresentation/PPTWorking prototype or projectDemo/video submissionProject repository or deployment link, wherever applicableSpecific submission instructions and deadlines will be communicated to registered participants.Evaluation CriteriaJudges will evaluate based on:Innovation & Creativity – How unique and original is the idea?Impact & Relevance – Does it genuinely help the community?Technical Implementation – Functionality, scalability, and quality of the prototype.Design & User Experience – How intuitive and user-friendly is the solution?Presentation – Clarity and effectiveness of the demo and explanation.General RulesThe solution should be developed in accordance with the hackathon theme.Teams must consist of 3–4 members.Participants are expected to build their solutions during the hackathon period, subject to the event's specific rules.Teams may use publicly available APIs, libraries, frameworks, datasets, and other permitted resources.Any third-party resources used should be properly acknowledged.Plagiarism or submission of substantially pre-built projects may lead to disqualification.Each team should submit only one final project.Decisions of the organizing and judging panel will be final.What’s in it for YouCertificates for all participants.Exciting prizes for top teams.Opportunity to get your solution featured under WIE’s tech initiatives.24 hours of learning, teamwork, and innovation!What Are You Waiting For?Think differently. Question the ordinary. Find what others overlook.Hack the Unseen.Build what the world didn't know it needed.