International Hackathon 5.0 – 2026
KIT
📌 About the Event
International Hackathon 5.0 – 2026 is an online innovation competition jointly organised by Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology (KIT) and ECLearnix EdTech. It invites students, researchers, developers, designers, and innovators to propose solutions to real-world challenges through technology, software, AI, and business ideas. Participants can explore four domains: Open Challenge Solutions, SaaS Product Solutions, Business Solutions, and AI & Student Collaboration Solutions.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Competition Name: International Hackathon 5.0 – 2026
- Organisers: Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology (KIT) and ECLearnix EdTech
- Mode of Conduct: Online
- Registration Fee: Free
- Team Size: Individual participation or teams of up to 6 members
- Domains: Open Challenge Solutions, SaaS Product Solutions, Business Solutions, AI & Student Collaboration Solutions
📅 Important Dates
- Registration and Round 1 PPT Submission Deadline: 12 November 2026
- Round 1 Presentation: 14 November 2026
- Round 1 Results: 28 November 2026
- Round 2 Submission Starts: 4 December 2026
- Round 2 PPT Presentation: 26 December 2026
- Final Results: End of December 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to students, researchers, developers, designers, and problem-solvers.
- Participants can register individually or in teams of up to 6 members.
- Each team must select a team leader who will act as the single point of contact.
- All team members must register separately on ECLearnix to obtain their Hackathon IDs and qualify for individual participation certificates.
- Only the team leader’s submission will be evaluated for the team.
- Participants can work on one or multiple problem statements, subject to the event guidelines.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Cash Prize: ₹30,000, distributed among the top-performing teams.
- E-certificates for all participants.
- Opportunities to gain experience in innovation, technology development, and problem-solving.
- Internship and campus ambassador opportunities are advertised on the event listing; confirm their terms with the organisers.