HOST INSTITUTIONAAA College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
A national-level 30-hour hackathon
Build, collaborate, and ship in 30 hours.
3TRACKS
6PRIZES
₹45,000PRIZE POOL
01 / THE PREMISE
30 hours to move an idea beyond the horizon.
₹350per person
1–3members per team
30Hcontinuous format
Nationallevel participation
02 / THREE TRACKS
Three paths. One shared build floor.
Choose a challenge space and build an accountable system that can survive real-world use.
TRACK 01 / CHALLENGE BRIEF
Reliable AI systems for health access, education, civic services, disaster response, and inclusion.
03 / DAY → NIGHT → DAWN
The 30-hour journey.
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04 / PRIZE STRUCTURE
One ledger. Six awards. Clear math.
TRACKS3
WINNER / TRACK₹10,000
RUNNER-UP / TRACK₹5,000
AWARDS6
3 TRACKS×(₹10,000 + ₹5,000)=₹45,000
05 / WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
Build solo or bring a compact team.
TEAM1–3
members
FEE₹350
per person
FORMAT30H
national-level
06 / PARTICIPANT FIELD MANUAL
Everything you need. Nothing invented.
One organized source for rules, logistics, judging, submissions, and safety. Unverified details stay visibly marked until the organizers approve them.
12confirmed details
18awaiting verification
DETAIL DIRECTORYSTATUS
01Registration & eligibilityWho can enter, how teams are formed, and what registration costs.2 pending02Schedule & check-inArrival, opening, build milestones, demos, and awards.3 pending03Submission & technologyWhat teams must build, document, and demonstrate.4 pending04Judging & awardsHow work is evaluated and how the prize ledger resolves.2 pending05Venue & logisticsWhere to arrive and what support is available on site.3 pending06Conduct, safety & supportThe standards and support channels that protect every participant.4 pending
07 / VENUE
AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi
Kamarajar Auditorium, Oxford Block · AAACET
08 / ORGANIZERS
Built on campus. Connected nationally.
STUDENT ASSOCIATIONTech Force
IN ASSOCIATION WITHCSI Student Chapter
UNITED NATIONS SDGsIdeas with measurable impact.
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09 / PARTNER WITH PURPOSE
Back the builders of tomorrow.
Partner with HORIZON 2K26 and put your name behind thirty hours of ambitious, responsible technology.
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10 / CONFIRMED ANSWERS
Before you cross the horizon.
Yes. Confirmed team size is one to three members.
