Smart Horizon | 48 Hour International Hackathon
New Horizon College of Engineering
📌 About the Event
Smart Horizon is a prestigious international hackathon designed to act as a national-scale innovation movement. Organized by New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), Bangalore, in collaboration with the departments of AI & ML and Computer Science, this event aligns with India’s vision of becoming a global startup powerhouse. The hackathon provides a platform for student teams, researchers, and faculty from around the world to co create high impact solutions. It is more than a competition; it is a collaborative ecosystem aimed at solving critical challenges in social good, digital governance, and sustainable technology.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Hackathons national and international, AI and ML challenges
- Organizer: New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), Bangalore
- Eligibility: Student teams, researchers, and faculty (India and abroad)
- Team Size: [Check official portal for specific member counts]
- Effort Level: Very High (48 hour continuous innovation)
- Submission Type: Functional prototype and final presentation
📅 Important Dates
- Event Dates: 3rd, 4th & 5th September 2026
- Duration: 48 Continuous Hours
- Opening Ceremony: 3rd September 2026
- Final Pitching: 5th September 2026
- Venue: New Horizon College of Engineering, Marathahalli, Bangalore
🎯 Hackathon Themes
- Agriculture and Rural Development: Tech for precision farming and rural connectivity.
- Health Tech: Innovations in diagnostics, patient care, and telemedicine.
- Defence & SpaceTech: Secure communications and aerospace engineering solutions.
- Smart City, Vehicles and Automation: IoT for urban planning and autonomous transit.
- FinTech: Next-gen banking, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity.
🏆 Potential Benefits
- 1st Place: ₹2,50,000 per Domain
- 2nd Place: ₹1,50,000 per Domain
- 3rd Place: ₹75,000 per Domain
- Total Prize Pool: ₹23,75,000
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Technical Mentorship: Guidance from the AI/ML and CSE departments of NHCE.
- Innovation Lab Access: Support for hardware/software tools required for the build.
- Strategic Growth: Alignment with national public policy goals for digital transformation.