Thapar Japan Hackathon 2026
Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS)
📌About the Event
The Thapar Japan Hackathon 2026 is an innovation-focused hackathon organised by the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala. The competition challenges students to work on real-world problem statements contributed by Japanese companies and organisations, combining technology, business thinking, creativity and practical problem-solving. Participants first submit their ideas online, after which shortlisted teams compete in an intensive offline hackathon at the TIET campus with mentoring from industry partners.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Host: Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Mode: Hybrid selection process — online idea submission followed by an offline hackathon at TIET Patiala.
- Final Hackathon Venue: CSED, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab.
- Team Size: 3–4 members, including the team leader.
- Hackathon Duration: The official TIET announcement describes it as a 24-hour hackathon, conducted across 24–25 October 2026.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration & Idea Submission Deadline: 18 October 2026
- Shortlisting: Finalists are selected on a rolling basis as submissions are reviewed.
- Final List of Shortlisted Teams: 21 October 2026
- Offline Hackathon: 24–25 October 2026
- Location: TIET Campus, Patiala, Punjab.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- The official registration FAQ states that participation is currently open to students of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.
- Students from all academic years are invited to participate.
- Participants must sign in using their Thapar.edu institutional Google account.
- Each team must consist of 3 or 4 students.
- A participant can be part of only one team.
- One participant creates the team as the team leader and shares an 8-character team invitation code with other members.
- Teams must select one of the available industry problem statements or the Open Innovation track.
- For Round 1, teams must submit their proposed solution as a PDF presentation of no more than 6 pages.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Prize Pool: ₹1,10,000
- 1st Prize: ₹40,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹30,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹20,000
- Best First-Year Team: ₹10,000
- Best All-Girls Team: ₹10,000