about this event
MINEARENA 1.0 — Mine Ideas. Forge the Future. A National-Level 24-Hour Hackathon | 12-13 November 2026 | BIET, Davangere, Karnataka.
Welcome to MINEARENA 1.0, a national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by Code Commit, the student tech club at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davangere.
MINEARENA is where creativity meets technology. It brings together student developers, engineers, designers, and innovators to transform ideas into practical, technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, we invite participants to think beyond conventional approaches, collaborate with talented teammates, and build solutions that can make a meaningful impact.
What makes MINEARENA special?
24 hours of innovation: Collaborate, experiment, build, and present your solution.
Emerging technologies: Explore AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, IoT, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Data Science.
Real-world problem-solving: Turn ideas into working prototypes that address meaningful challenges.
Industry interaction: Opportunities for technical mentorship, expert feedback, and industry engagement, subject to partner participation.
A competitive platform: Selected teams will compete in the onsite hackathon and showcase their work.
Event Format: MINEARENA follows a selection-based format. Teams submit their initial ideas during the first round. The top 50 teams will be selected for the onsite hackathon at BIET, Davangere.
Important Dates: 15 October 2026 — Registrations open. 31 October 2026 — Ideation submission deadline. 5 November 2026 — Top 50 teams announced. 5–11 November 2026 — Selected-team confirmation and registration formalities. 12–13 November 2026 — Onsite 24-hour hackathon.
Who can participate? Students interested in software development, AI, data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IoT, and other emerging technologies are encouraged to participate. Bring your curiosity, technical skills, and willingness to build something meaningful.
One arena. Bold ideas. Limitless innovation. Mine Ideas. Forge the Future.
Organized by Code Commit | BIET Davangere, Karnataka.
tracks
AI and Machine Learning
Solutions exploring artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI.
Cloud Computing
Solutions built on cloud computing technologies.
IoT
Solutions using the Internet of Things.
Cybersecurity
Solutions addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Blockchain
Solutions using blockchain technology.
Data Science
Solutions applying data science to real-world problems.
when
Registrations Open
Registrations open for MINEARENA 1.0.
◍ OnlineIdeation Submission Deadline
Deadline for teams to submit their initial ideas in the first round.
◍ OnlineTop 50 Teams Announced
The top 50 teams selected for the onsite hackathon are announced.
◍ OnlineSelected-Team Confirmation and Registration Formalities
Selected teams confirm participation and complete registration formalities (5–11 November 2026).
◍ OnlineOnsite 24-Hour Hackathon
The 24-hour onsite hackathon at BIET, Davangere (12–13 November 2026).
◍ BIET, Davangere, Karnataka