about this event
BLACKOUT 2026 — THE UNKNOWN AWAITS. The Challenge Is a Secret. Your Next Move Isn't.
BLACKOUT 2026 is a 12-hour, in-person mystery hackathon hosted by Buildicy in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
This isn't your usual hackathon. The problem statement won't be revealed beforehand. You'll discover the challenge when you arrive, work with your team, make decisions under pressure, and turn an unexpected problem into something real.
No pre-written solutions. No prepared demos for the secret challenge. Just your skills, your creativity, your team, and the clock.
THE EXPERIENCE
01 — THE REVEAL. Show up, meet your fellow builders, understand the rules, and uncover the challenge.
02 — RESEARCH & STRATEGY. Use the initial internet-access window to research, explore resources, validate ideas, and plan your approach.
03 — THE OFFLINE BUILD. When the internet goes off, the real test begins. Build, experiment, code, design, and solve problems using your team's skills and available resources.
04 — THE FINAL SHOWDOWN. Present your solution, demonstrate what you've built, and explain your decisions to the judges.
WHO SHOULD JOIN? Students, developers, designers, freelancers, working professionals, and anyone who loves solving problems by building things. You don't need to know the challenge in advance. You need to be ready to adapt.
MORE THAN JUST A HACKATHON: Compete for cash prizes awarded to winning teams. Every registered participant gets access to a complimentary 30-day AI Tools Accelerator Program. Winners and eligible top performers may unlock internship opportunities. Developers can explore potential freelance opportunities and project collaborations with Buildicy. Top-performing teams may have opportunities to collaborate with Buildicy. Opportunities are subject to eligibility, performance, and further evaluation.
EVENT DETAILS — Event: BLACKOUT 2026. Date: November 28, 2026. Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Format: In-person, 12-hour mystery hackathon. Organizer: Buildicy. Registration: ₹799 per participant.
THE CHALLENGE STAYS CLASSIFIED. Come prepared to think differently, build under pressure, and discover what you're capable of. Your next move starts here.
BLACKOUT 2026 × BUILDICY — THE UNKNOWN AWAITS.
when
Blackout 2026
12-hour in-person mystery hackathon: challenge reveal, research and strategy, offline build, and final presentations to judges.
◍ TBAtickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant Registration | ₹799 | ₹799 per participant | Available | Registration for one participant; includes access to a complimentary 30-day AI Tools Accelerator Program. |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
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| Winning Teams | Cash prizes (amount TBA) | TBA |