about this event
Hack Sprint is a 24-hour, in-person hackathon powered by Manipal University, taking place at the Manipal Bengaluru campus on 17–18 October 2026.
Online Screening Round: Participants will first take part in an online screening round conducted through Commudle. This round will determine the teams that move forward to the in-person hackathon. The online screening round will run until 5 October 2026. Teams will submit their ideas/projects and complete the required screening steps through Commudle. Official registration for Hack Sprint is through Commudle. Joining this Devpost page does not constitute official registration.
Shortlisted Teams: Teams shortlisted through the screening round will be invited to the in-person Hack Sprint at the Manipal Bengaluru campus. On 17 October at 10:30 AM, the problem statements will be revealed and the 24-hour build begins. Teams will then have 24 hours to turn their ideas into working, demo-ready solutions, with mentor support and multiple review rounds throughout the event. The in-person hackathon will conclude with final judging, team presentations, and the awards ceremony on 18 October 2026.
Why Hack Sprint? Online screening to in-person finale; 24 hours of building; real-world problem statements; mentorship and industry interaction; ₹3,00,000+ prize pool; an opportunity to build, compete, and showcase your solution.
when
Online Screening Round ends
Online screening round conducted through Commudle; teams submit ideas/projects and complete required screening steps.
◍ OnlineIn-person Hack Sprint begins
Problem statements revealed and the 24-hour build begins at the Manipal Bengaluru campus.
◍ Manipal Bengaluru campusIn-person Hack Sprint concludes
Final judging, team presentations, and the awards ceremony conclude the in-person hackathon.
◍ Manipal Bengaluru campus