Hack Sprint is a 24-hour, in-person hackathon powered by Manipal University, taking place at the Manipal Bengaluru campus on 17–18 October 2026.
This is a build-first event — no slide decks, no fluff. You and your team get one problem statement, one clock, and 24 hours to go from idea to a working, demo-able product.
What to expect:
- Kickoff to demo in 24 hours — problem statements drop at 10:30 AM on Day 1, code freezes at 9:30 AM on Day 2
- Three structured rounds — two mentor check-ins to sharpen your build, followed by a final pitch round in front of the judging panel
- Mentorship from real builders — mentors drawn from partner companies including n8n Community, Paytm, Sarvam AI, Google for Developers, and Trugen (more to be announced)
- Judges who've built and funded companies — the final round is judged by investors and senior industry leaders
- ₹3,00,000+ in prizes — cash prizes across categories, platform and product credits from partner companies, plus swag and recognition rewards
- Fully hosted — food and beverages through the full 24 hours, and on-campus accommodation for participants, mentors, and judges wherever possible
Whether you're building with AI, automation, fintech, or something entirely new, Hack Sprint gives you the runway, the mentors, and the stage to prove it works.
📍 Venue: Manipal Bengaluru Campus
🗓 Dates: 17–18 October 2026 (24 hours)
🏆 Prize pool: ₹3,00,000+
👥 Team size: 2 to 4
🎟 Cost: Free
Register now and bring your build.
