📌 About the Program

The JCT SDG Hackathon 2026 is a 24-hour continuous innovation challenge organized by the School of Computing Sciences (departments of CSE, CSBS, and AIDS) at JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

The hackathon brings together students across diverse disciplines to engineer solutions for real-world United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using cutting-edge, emergent technologies.

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🗓️ Program Details & Schedule

• Registration Deadline: July 27, 2026
• Hackathon Dates: July 29 – July 30, 2026 (24-Hour Continuous Sprint)
• Venue: JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Pichanur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Registration Fee: ₹600 per participant
• Team Size: 1 to 4 members per team (Must be from the same institution; inter-college teams are not allowed)
• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students from AICTE-approved institutions, Arts & Science colleges, and Diploma institutions across all branches and streams.

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🎯 Target Technology Tracks

Projects submitted during the sprint must align with UN SDGs and incorporate one or more of the following theme technologies:

• Agentic AI & Generative AI
• Digital Twins
• Blockchain & Web3
• AIoT (AI + Internet of Things)
• Spatial Computing (AR/VR/XR)
• Intelligent Automation & Autonomous Systems

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💰 Prizes, Rewards & Gratifications

• Total Prize Pool: Up to ₹1,00,000/-
• Certificates: Participation certificates for all candidates, alongside Mentor Appreciation Certificates.
• Goodies & Mentorship: Hands-on guidance from industry and domain experts, alongside event goodies.