An 8-hour offline hackathon where students and builders turn real problems and innovative ideas into functional prototypes.
Build beyond the idea
Everything you need
before the finale.
Timeline
The hackathon journey.
Registration
LivePPT Submission
DeadlinePrototype Development
Build phasePivoting / Refinement
Refine phaseFinal Prototype Preparation
ReadyGrand Finale
FinaleProblem statements
Choose the right track.
Second Problem Statement
Build an innovative solution on the selected problem statement and validate the right user pain points.
View PS2Open Innovation
Build your own innovative solution around relevant technology and emerging innovation areas.
Explore Open InnovationSelection allocation
Track allocation
Build categories
What participants can build.
Who can participate
Anyone building with intent.
Complete journey
From register to demo.
Register
Register on Unstop and form a team of 2–4.
Understand the Problem
Understand the selected problem statement and identify the real user/problem.
Prepare PPT
Explain the problem, solution, innovation, technology and implementation.
Build
Develop a functional prototype.
Test & Refine
Test, fix, improve and remove unnecessary features.
Grand Finale
Shortlisted teams participate in the 8-hour offline finale.
Demo
Present the working product and explain the technical implementation.
Build Beyond the Idea
Turn the idea into something demonstrable and useful.
PPT submission
Prepare a professional submission.
Submission deadline
16 October 2026, 11:59 PM
The PPT template is a reference for structure and content. Teams may customize the design while keeping the submission professional and easy to evaluate.
What the PPT should cover
- Project Name
- Selected Track
- Problem Statement
- Problem Understanding
- Proposed Solution
- Innovation / USP
- Target Users
- Core Features
- Technology Stack
- AI/ML/Agentic AI Component
- System Architecture
- Implementation Approach
- Feasibility
- Scalability
- Real-World Applicability
- Expected Impact
- Future Scope
- Team Details
Build your prototype
Don't wait for the PPT deadline to start building.
Prototype window
13–18 October 2026
Focus: Problem → Solution → Core Features → Functional Prototype → Testing → Refinement
What to focus on
- Functional prototype
- Core features
- Technical implementation
- AI/ML where applicable
- Testing
- UX refinement
- Demo preparation
Grand finale
24 OCTOBER 2026
AHGV BuildVerse 2026 Grand Finale
8-Hour Offline Hackathon
Delhi NCR
Venue: To be announced separately
Shortlisted teams will present and demonstrate their solutions. Teams should be prepared to explain the problem, solution, architecture, AI/ML/Agentic AI implementation, and real-world impact.
- Explain the problem
- Explain the solution
- Demonstrate the working product
- Explain architecture
- Explain AI/ML/Agentic AI implementation
- Answer evaluator questions
- Explain scalability
- Explain real-world impact
- Present the innovation clearly
Evaluation criteria
What teams are evaluated on.
Winners & rewards
Premium recognition for the winning teams.
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