📌 About the Event

TechVerse 2026 is a 24 hour, high-energy hackathon hosted by the Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT). It is designed to be an “electrifying” collision of ideas where developers and designers build solutions across six critical domains. The event stands out for its focus on Rural Tech and Fisheries, specifically addressing the unique challenges of coastal and farming communities alongside cutting-edge fields like Cybersecurity and MedTech. This is a “planet-hopping” journey for innovators looking to transition from mere ideation to potential startup incubation.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: AI, Web, IoT, and Cybersecurity
• Organizer: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT)
• Eligibility: Open to students and innovators
• Team Size: 2 – 4 Members
• Effort Level: High (24-Hour Sprints)
• Submission Type: Prototype / Working Model

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 29th April 2026
• Event Date: 9th & 10th May 2026
• Duration: 24 Hours (Non-stop)
• Mode: Onsite
• Venue: Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore, Karnataka

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Cash, Incubation, and Grants
• Cash Prize Pool: ₹50,000+
• Certificates: Participation certificates for all attendees
• Additional Perks: Mentorship sessions, Incubation facilities for top projects, and potential Grant/Investment opportunities.

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💰 Fee Structure

• Initial Registration: FREE
• Post-Shortlisting Fee: ₹549 per team (Payment requested via WhatsApp only after you are selected).

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🎯 Choose Your “Planet” (Domains)

• Rural Tech: Agritech and smart supply chains.
• Fisheries & Coastal: Sustainable marine ecosystems and coastal community tools.
• MedTech: Health diagnostics and patient outcome transformation.
• Future Tech: Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, and Energy Digitization.