Hack Elevate'26
Build. Innovate. Elevate.
Build. Innovate. Elevate.
Welcome, Innovators!
Build. Innovate. Elevate.
India's most advanced AI innovation challenge platform
Win exciting prizes and national recognition
Build Idea into real world Product
Learn from experts and innovators
Internships and job opportunities with Novus Solutions
Navigate through three challenging rounds to prove your innovation and win big
Submit your abstract outlining your innovative idea, problem statement, and proposed approach. Our expert panel evaluates and shortlists the best teams.
Selected teams pitch their idea online via a PowerPoint presentation. Showcase your vision, technical approach, and potential impact to the judges.
Finalists present their working prototype in person. Demonstrate your product, defend your approach, and compete for the grand prize at the 24-hour finale!
Track every milestone on the road to Hack Elevate'26
Start building your team, brainstorm ideas, and register for the hackathon.
Final day to submit your application. Don't miss the deadline!
Shortlisted teams from abstract submission will be announced. Check your email and dashboard.
Selected teams pitch their idea online via a PowerPoint presentation to the judges.
Top teams advancing to the Grand Finale will be announced.
24-hour non-stop offline innovation marathon. Build your prototype, pitch, and win!
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Who We Are
Pioneering innovation & empowering the next generation of tech leaders
Novus Solutions is a forward-thinking technology company at the forefront of digital transformation. We craft intelligent AI solutions, build scalable automation systems, and deliver modern web experiences.
Through initiatives like Hack Elevate'26, we create platforms where students and developers can innovate, collaborate with industry leaders, and build solutions that make a real-world impact.
With strategic partnerships spanning automation (Make), commerce (Shopify), and emerging tech domains, we're committed to building a thriving innovation ecosystem across India.
Everything you need to know about Hack Elevate'26
Hack Elevate'26 is India's premium 24-hour AI innovation hackathon organized by Novus Solutions. It brings together students, developers, and innovators to build real-world solutions across multiple technology domains including AI & Automation, Web & Mobile Development, SaaS Innovation, and Open Domain.
Students from any college or university across India can participate. Teams of 4–6 members are required. All team members must be currently enrolled students.
The registration fee is ₹79 Per Person. This is a one-time fee that is applicable for all praticipating Teams.
The total prize pool is ₹1,00,000 along with exciting goodies, certificates, and internship & job opportunities with Novus Solutions and partner companies.
There are 3 rounds: Round 1 — Abstract Submission (Online), where teams submit their project abstract. Round 2 — Idea Pitch via PPT (Online), where shortlisted teams present to judges. Round 3 — Prototype Presentation (Offline), a 24-hour build marathon where finalists demo their working prototype in person.
You can choose from 4 problem statement domains: AI & Automation, Web & Mobile Application Development, SaaS Innovation, and Open Domain. Problem statement PDFs are available for download on the Problems section of this website.
Registration opens on March 15, 2026 and closes on March 28, 2026. Round 1 selected teams will be announced on April 1, 2026. Round 2 — Idea Pitch (PPT) takes place on April 11–12, 2026, with results announced on April 14. The Grand Finale is scheduled for April 25–26, 2026.
Rounds 1 and 2 are conducted online. Round 3 — the Grand Finale — is an offline, in-person 24-hour hackathon where finalist teams present their working prototypes to judges and compete for the grand prize.
Yes! Industry experts and mentors from Novus Solutions and our partner organizations will be available throughout the hackathon to guide teams, provide feedback, and help refine solutions.
Click the "Register Now" button on this website to fill out the registration form. Ensure all 4–6 team members' details are provided. After submitting the form, complete the ₹79 per person registration fee to confirm your spot.
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