

"Build AI-powered solutions using Google Gemini and turn ideas into real-world impact in one high-energy innovation day at NIET."
Scope & Guidelines Dossier
Hack Days NIET 2026 is a hybrid AI-focused hackathon hosted at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), Greater Noida, powered by NX-913. The event brings together student developers from across India to build practical, real-world solutions using Google Gemini. Participants compete in an online preliminary round, and shortlisted teams present their projects during the on-campus final showcase. This hackathon is designed to encourage innovation, hands-on AI development, and collaboration. ### Event Format - **Phase 1 – Online Round**: All registered teams submit their projects online. Submissions are evaluated by judges based on innovation, technical implementation, and impact. - **Phase 2 – On-Campus Finals**: Shortlisted teams are invited to present live at NIET. Final judging and prize distribution take place on campus. ### Who Should Participate? - Students interested in AI and real-world problem solving - Beginners looking to build their first AI project - Developers who want to strengthen their portfolio - Teams who enjoy building under time constraints ### Submission Guidelines: Each team must submit the following: 1. Project title 2. Problem statement 3. Solution description 4. Clear explanation of how Google Gemini was used 5. Public GitHub repository 6. Demo video (2–5 minutes) 7. Screenshots of the project 8. Live link (if available) ### Rules & Eligibility: - College students only (Ages 16+) - Teams must consist of 2–4 members - The project must be built during the hackathon period - Gemini integration must be clearly demonstrated - All submissions must be original work
Design Targets & Directives
Develop assistive, voice-first intelligent agents using Google Gemini that understand mood, converse naturally in local languages, and adapt dynamically to daily routines.
Build real-time anomaly detection and fraud-monitoring systems to track suspicious money-mulling networks, identify multi-hop transaction patterns, and enhance fintech security.
Leverage Google Gemini multimodal capabilities to solve pressing challenges in education, accessibility, public safety, or sustainability.
Timeline logs & gates
All registered teams submit their AI projects online with GitHub repository, demo video, and Gemini integration.
Shortlisted teams are invited to present live at NIET. Final evaluation and judging take place on campus.
Phase 1 Online round begins. Teams can start building and submitting on Devpost & NX-913.
submissionDeadline for Phase 1 project submissions.
submissionEvaluation of submitted projects commences by judging panel.
judgingFinal on-campus presentations at NIET and judging completion.
judgingOfficial announcement of hackathon winners and project showcase.
ceremonyPrize pool splits & awards
Bounty by NX-913 & Google Gemini
Bounty by NX-913
Bounty by NX-913
Assemble team members or join solo post registration.