Sphinx 26

OverviewHacker's Unity in collaboration with MNIT Jaipur presents 24 Hour Hackathon part of SPHINX'26 – Rajasthan's largest Techno-Management Fest at MNIT Jaipur. the hackathon brings together developers, designers, innovators, and problem-solvers from colleges across India to turn ideas into working technology solutions. where you Compete for a ₹1,50,000 prize poolTogether, Hacker's Unity and MNIT Jaipur aim to create an engaging platform where participants can build, collaborate, learn from industry experts, and showcase innovative solutions to real-world problems.Whether you're passionate about AI/ML, Generative AI, Web & App Development, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, IoT, FinTech, or emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to build something impactful, learn from mentors, collaborate with fellow developers, and compete for a ₹1.5 Lakh prize pool.Event DetailsEvent: 24 HR HackathonFest: SPHINX'26Date: 30 October 2026Duration: 24 HoursStart Time: 2:00 PMVenue: VLTC, MNIT JaipurPrize Pool: ₹1,50,000Organizer: Hacker's Unity and MNITTechnical Partner: Trainzex AIEligibilityOpen to college students and student developers from across India.Participants from different colleges can form a team.Participants from different branches, specializations, and academic years can participate together.Teams can include students with different technical backgrounds, including development, design, AI/ML, cybersecurity, blockchain, etc.Participants are expected to carry a valid college/student ID where required.Prior hackathon experience is not mandatory.Team Size1–4 members per teamInter-college teams are allowed.Inter-specialization / inter-branch teams are allowed.Participants are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams to combine technical, design, and problem-solving skills.Hackathon FormatThe hackathon will be conducted as an intensive 24-hour build challenge.The process will broadly follow:Registration & Team FormationRegister individually or with your team and complete the required registration process.Challenge BriefCompete with multiple teams in an offline environment.Suggested DomainsParticipants can explore solutions across areas such as:Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningGenerative AI & Agentic AIWeb DevelopmentApp DevelopmentCybersecurityBlockchain & Web3Internet of Things (IoT)FinTechEdTechHealthcare TechnologyCloud & DevOpsAutomationSmart SystemsOpen InnovationParticipants are encouraged to think beyond these domains and develop solutions to meaningful real-world problems.RulesEach team must consist of 1–4 members.Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are permitted.Teams must complete their project within the hackathon duration.Participants must follow the official code of conduct and instructions provided by the organizers.Teams must submit their project before the announced submission deadline.Each team should be able to demonstrate and explain its project during evaluation.Use of open-source libraries, APIs, frameworks, and publicly available tools is permitted, subject to the hackathon's guidelines.Any form of plagiarism, impersonation, unfair practice, or submission of a previously developed project as a new hackathon project may lead to disqualification.Teams may be required to provide their source code/repository and other relevant project resources for evaluation.The organizers reserve the right to disqualify teams that violate the event rules or code of conduct.The decision of the judging panel regarding the winners will be final.Judging CriteriaProjects may be evaluated on the following parameters:Innovation & OriginalityTechnical ImplementationProblem RelevanceImpact & UsefulnessFunctionality & ExecutionUser Experience / DesignScalability & Future PotentialQuality of Final PresentationWhat Participants GetBy participating in the hackathon, you get the opportunity to:Compete for a ₹1,50,000 prize poolBuild a real-world technology solutionWork in a 24-hour hackathon environmentReceive guidance from mentors and industry professionalsNetwork with developers, founders, mentors, and fellow innovatorsShowcase your project to industry and technical expertsEarn participation/achievement certificates as applicableGet exciting goodies and rewardsExplore potential internship and career opportunitiesBecome part of a larger developer and innovation communityFood & AccommodationFood and accommodation facilities will be available/provided as per the arrangements and guidelines communicated by the organizers to registered participants.Why Participate?This is more than just a coding competition.It's an opportunity to Take your idea from concept to a working prototype in 24 hours and experience the energy of one of Jaipur's major technology festivals.Join a community of builders, innovators, developers, and future technologists and experience the challenge of building something meaningful in just 24 hours.WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Il3kTtAiA54I5FaXuc1QZzBring Your Team. Build Your Idea.