ANVATION 2026 – 24-Hour National-Level Hackathon is an intensive innovation and problem-solving event organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, K.S. School of Engineering and Management (KSSEM), Bengaluru, in association with AI&DS and CS&BS, in collaboration with PygenicARC.

EXPLORE • INNOVATE • TRANSFORM

ANVATION 2026 brings together passionate student innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers from institutions across India to build technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges.

Participants will have 24 hours to ideate, develop, prototype, and present their solutions under one of five exciting domains:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity & Privacy
• FinTech & Digital Finance
• Smart Cities & CivicTech
• Sustainability & ClimateTech

Form a team of 2–4 members, select a problem worth solving, and transform your idea into a functional prototype.

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow innovators, gain hands-on development experience, interact with mentors, showcase their projects, and compete for a ₹50,000 prize pool along with internship opportunities.

📅 8th & 9th October 2026
⏱️ 24 Hours Non-Stop
📍 K.S. School of Engineering and Management, Bengaluru
👥 Team Size: 2–4 Members
💰 Registration Fee: ₹250 per participant

⚠️ Eligibility: Participation is exclusively open to students from institutions other than KSSEM.

• Innovation & Creativity — 25%
  Evaluates the originality and creativity of the proposed solution. Judges will consider how effectively the team identifies the problem and how innovative the approach is compared to existing solutions.
• Technical Implementation — 25%
  Evaluates the technical quality, functionality, architecture, and effective use of technologies in the solution. Judges will consider the working prototype, implementation quality, and appropriate use of technology.
• Problem Relevance & Impact — 20%
  Evaluates how effectively the solution addresses a genuine real-world problem and the potential impact it can create for its intended users or community.
• Feasibility & Scalability — 15%
  Evaluates the practicality of implementing the solution in real-world scenarios, including its scalability, sustainability, resource requirements, and potential for future development.
• Presentation & Demonstration — 15%
  Evaluates how clearly and effectively the team communicates the problem, solution, technical approach, key features, and impact. Judges will also consider the quality of the live demonstration and the team's ability to answer questions.