📌About the Event

HACKLABS 2026 is a national-level online hackathon organised by AntiLabs to help students gain practical experience in solving real-world problems. During this 48-hour competition, participants will collaborate individually or in teams, develop an innovative technology solution and present their project to industry professionals. The hackathon welcomes both beginners and experienced developers from colleges across India.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Tagline: Build. Innovate. Get Hired.
• Type of event: National-level hackathon
• Mode of conduct: Online
• Duration: 48 hours
• Event dates: 8–9 August 2026
• Team size: One to four members
• Focus: Building technology-based solutions for real-world challenges
• Primary themes highlighted by AntiLabs: Artificial Intelligence and Web3
• Other suggested tracks:
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Web Development
  • Mobile Applications
  • FinTech
  • Healthcare
  • EdTech
  • Cybersecurity
  • Sustainability
  • Open Innovation

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📅 Important Dates

• Hackathon begins: 8 August 2026
• Hackathon concludes: 9 August 2026
• Development period: Participants will receive 48 hours to build and submit their solution.

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Who can participate:
  • Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at colleges across India.
  • Students from any academic discipline may participate, provided they can develop and present a technology-based solution.
  • Both beginners and experienced developers are encouraged to register.
  • Participation format:
  • Students may participate individually.
  • Teams may have a maximum of four members.
  • Each team must complete the registration process before joining the competition.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Total prize pool: Prizes and benefits worth more than ₹10,000
• First prize:
  • ₹3,000 cash prize
  • Free domain and hosting for one year
  • Fast-track internship opportunity
• Second prize:
  • ₹1,500 cash prize
  • Free domain for one year
  • Fast-track internship opportunity
• Third prize:
  • Direct interview opportunity for a paid internship
  • Priority consideration for AntiLabs programmes
  • Benefits for participants:
  • Participation certificate
  • Internship opportunities
  • Networking with the AntiLabs community
  • A project that can be added to portfolios and resumes