ONE HACK: 8 Hours AI & Web3 Hackathon

ONE HACK is an 8-hour offline AI × Web3 hackathon organized by HackersCult at NSUT, New Delhi. It brings together developers, designers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges through functional and impactful solutions.Shortlisted teams will receive official problem statements, select a challenge, build their solution within eight hours, and present a live demo to the judging panel.Date: 13 September 2026 Venue: NSUT, New Delhi Duration: 8 Hours Team Size: 1–4 Members Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000+ Entry Fee: Free ## Who Can Participate?ONE HACK is open to:- Students and working professionals- AI/ML developers and enthusiasts- Web3 and blockchain builders- Designers and product builders- Beginners and experienced developersSolo participation, inter-college teams, and interdisciplinary teams are allowed. Participants do not need to be experts in both AI and Web3.Selection ProcessOnly shortlisted participants will be invited to the offline hackathon at NSUT. As part of the screening process, every registered team must complete meaningful open-source contribution(s).- Solo participants must submit one open-source PR.- Teams with 2–4 members must submit two open-source PRs.- The two PRs must be created by different team members using different GitHub accounts.- One GitHub account can be used for only one PR.- Only the team leader may submit the screening form.- All submitted PRs and supporting links must be public and verifiable.Start Contribution: https://corhttps://corsair.dev/osssair.dev/ossCorsair Integration Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8XIpR95qSAMandatory Screening Form: https://forms.gle/e5PUXvTCnbQhPR6j6Screening Deadline: 7 September 2026Hackathon FormatDuring the offline round, shortlisted teams will:1. Receive the official AI × Web3 problem statements.2. Select a challenge and define their approach.3. Build a functional solution within eight hours.4. Submit their project and supporting materials.5. Present a live demo and pitch to the judging panel.ONE HACK is a problem-statement-based hackathon, not an open-ended competition.Focus AreasParticipants may build solutions involving:- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning- AI Agents and Automation- Blockchain and Smart Contracts- Decentralized Applications- AI × Web3 Integrations- Other innovative AI/Web3 applications relevant to the problem statementsEvaluation CriteriaSubmissions will be evaluated on:- Innovation and originality- Technical implementation- Relevance to the selected problem statement- Functionality and completeness- Effective AI/Web3 integration- Usability and potential impact- Demo and presentation qualityImportant Rules- The project must address an official ONE HACK problem statement.- The primary project must be developed during the hackathon.- Pre-existing projects cannot be submitted as the main solution.- Open-source libraries, APIs, frameworks, and public resources may be used.- Each participant may be part of only one team.- Plagiarism, cheating, or copied submissions will result in disqualification.- Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and valid identification.- Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered by the organizers.- Decisions made by the organizers and judges will be final.Why Participate?- Compete for a ₹1,00,000+ prize pool- Build solutions for real-world challenges- Receive certificates and recognition- Connect with developers, mentors, and industry professionals- Strengthen your AI, Web3, and open-source portfolio- Access potential networking and future opportunitiesRegister. Contribute. Get shortlisted. Build for eight hours. Make ONE SHOT count.ONE HACKOne Problem. One Build. One Shot.