19th–20th February 2027 | Bengaluru, India
INCEPTRIX 3.0 is the flagship innovation and technology hackathon organised by the Tech Council, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru.
Built around the vision of transforming ideas into impactful solutions, INCEPTRIX brings together aspiring innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers to collaborate, explore emerging technologies, and address real-world challenges.
Building upon the success of its previous editions, INCEPTRIX continues to create opportunities for students to move beyond theoretical learning and develop practical, technology-driven solutions.
THE INCEPTRIX LEGACYINCEPTRIX has grown with every edition:
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INCEPTRIX 1.0 (2025): Attracted over 500 applicants from 27 states, with 100 innovators selected and a prize pool of ₹1,75,000.
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INCEPTRIX 2.0 (2026): Received over 700 team registrations, with 100 teams shortlisted for the final on-ground hackathon.
Now, INCEPTRIX 3.0 returns with an enhanced platform for innovation and a total prize pool of ₹2,50,000.
HACKATHON FORMATINCEPTRIX 3.0 follows a two-round selection process:
ROUND 1 – ONLINE IDEA & PROTOTYPE SUBMISSION
Teams are invited to register and submit their innovative ideas through an online presentation. Submissions should outline the problem statement, proposed solution, technology stack, feasibility, and implementation approach.
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Registration Opens: 1st November 2026
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Submission Deadline: 24th December 2026
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Registration Fee: ₹0 – Absolutely FREE!
No payment is required for Round 1 registration, idea submission, or initial evaluation.
ROUND 2 – ON-GROUND FINAL HACKATHON
Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will advance to the final on-ground hackathon at JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru.
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Finalist Announcement: 10th January 2027
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Final Round Registration: 11th–20th January 2027
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Hackathon Dates: 19th–20th February 2027
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Participation Fee: ₹1,000 per shortlisted team.
The ₹1,000 fee is applicable exclusively to teams selected for Round 2 and is collected to confirm their participation in the on-ground finale.
WHY PARTICIPATE?-
Innovation & Problem-Solving: Transform creative ideas into meaningful solutions addressing real-world challenges.
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Expert Evaluation: Receive constructive feedback and insights from academicians, evaluators, and industry professionals.
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Collaborative Learning: Exchange ideas and work with fellow innovators from diverse backgrounds.
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Technical Development: Strengthen your technical, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
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Recognition & Rewards: Compete for a share of the ₹2,50,000 prize pool.
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Each team must consist of 4–5 members.
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At least one female participant is mandatory in every team.
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All submissions must demonstrate originality and meaningful innovation.
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Tech Council | Faculty of Engineering & Technology
JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru.
With a network of 22+ specialised technical clubs, the Tech Council facilitates technological learning, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development.
Your idea. Your innovation. Your opportunity.
Be a part of INCEPTRIX 3.0 and take your ideas beyond imagination.
Requirements
INCEPTRIX 3.0 follows a structured idea evaluation and final hackathon submission process.
ROUND 1 – ONLINE SUBMISSIONAll registered teams must submit an idea and prototype presentation covering the following:
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Problem Statement: Clearly identify the real-world problem or challenge being addressed.
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Proposed Solution: Explain your innovative approach and how it addresses the identified problem.
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Technology Stack: Mention the programming languages, frameworks, technologies, and tools intended for development.
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Feasibility: Explain the practicality, applicability, and potential impact of your proposed solution.
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Implementation Approach: Outline the development methodology and key stages involved in building the solution.
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Team Roles: Specify the responsibilities and contributions of individual team members.
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Prototype: Include your prototype or supporting demonstration material as part of your submission.
Shortlisted teams must present their solutions during the on-ground final hackathon.
Participants should be prepared to:
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Demonstrate their developed solution or prototype.
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Explain the technical implementation and architecture.
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Present the problem-solving approach and innovation.
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Justify their technology choices and development decisions.
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Clearly communicate the solution's feasibility and real-world applications.
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All submissions must be original and demonstrate meaningful innovation.
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Plagiarised work or reused solutions without meaningful modification may result in disqualification.
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Unmodified AI-generated content is not acceptable.
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Ensure all required sections are complete and clearly presented.
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Late submissions may not be considered.
Note: The Round 1 submission is an idea and prototype presentation. Final-round presentation and evaluation details will be communicated to shortlisted teams by the organisers.
Prizes
The Grand Champions
The First Runner Ups
The Second Runner Ups
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr.Deepak K Sinha
Jain University
Judging Criteria
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Inceptrix Criteria
Submissions will be judged on originality, innovation, problem relevance, technical feasibility, implementation approach, solution effectiveness, and real-world impact, along with clarity of presentation and technical justification.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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