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\ud83d\udccc About the Hackathon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

INCEPTIA<\/strong> is a highly competitive, national-level hackathon organized by the Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (PCCOE&R), Pune<\/strong>.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed as a two-phase open innovation sprint, the event brings together India’s top engineering and IT student talent to solve complex, real-world problems. For participating brands and sponsors, it serves as a high-visibility platform to scout, recruit, and connect with elite technical minds.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u23f1\ufe0f Hackathon Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mark these critical dates on your calendar to ensure you don’t miss any deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Event Launch:<\/strong> June 30, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Online Submission Window:<\/strong> July 18, 2026 \u2013 July 23, 2026 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Results Declaration (Round 1):<\/strong> July 25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Offline Grand Finale (Round 2):<\/strong> August 7, 2026 \u2013 August 8, 2026 (Hosted physically on the college campus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83e\udde9 The Two-Phase Evaluation Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    [Round 1: Online Ideation] – [Round 2: 24-Hour Offline Sprint]
    (PPT Proposal & Review) (On-campus prototyping & pitch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1: Online Presentation Submission<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • What to do:<\/strong> Teams must submit a structured presentation (PPT\/PDF) detailing their proposed idea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Key Focus:<\/strong> Clear problem definition, proposed tech architecture, feasibility, and potential impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Round 2: 24-Hour Offline Hackathon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • What to do:<\/strong> Shortlisted teams will travel to the PCCOE&R campus in Pune.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Key Focus:<\/strong> You have exactly 24 hours to build a working prototype from scratch, followed by a live demonstration and Q&A pitch in front of an expert panel of judges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Note: Finalists are typically required to pay a minor participation fee (e.g., \u20b9549 per person) which covers food and on-campus accommodation during the offline round.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83c\udfc6 Prize Pool & Rewards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        INCEPTIA offers a generous cash prize pool of \u20b950,000<\/strong> alongside goodies for top-performing teams:<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Placement<\/strong><\/td>Cash Reward<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
        \ud83e\udd47 Winner<\/strong><\/td>\u20b925,000\/-<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        \ud83e\udd48 1st Runner-up<\/strong><\/td>\u20b915,000\/-<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        \ud83e\udd49 2nd Runner-up<\/strong><\/td>\u20b910,000\/-<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udcbb Key Tracks & Focus Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Participants are encouraged to build solutions across these main technical domains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning<\/strong> (including Autonomous AI Agents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Web3, Blockchain, & Fintech<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Healthcare Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • EdTech (Education)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Open Innovation<\/strong> (Any unique, impactful problem statement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udc65 Eligibility Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Team Size:<\/strong> 2 to 4 members per team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Academic Background:<\/strong> Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all registered Indian colleges and universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cross-Disciplinary Teams:<\/strong> Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are fully allowed and encouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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