• 24k Worth Prize Pool
  • Free Entry
  • Free Workshop

Build. Learn. Get Hired.

A competitive hackathon built for CTAE students to think creatively, build fast, and turn ambitious ideas into working solutions.

Registration ends on 26 May 11:59 pm

19days
19hours
19minutes
19seconds

To D-day

A competitive hackathon solo or in pairs where you build something real from scratch and walk judges through your thinking.

TEAM

Upto 2

Members allowed participate alone if you like

1

Team per participant, no exceptions.

RULES & CONDUCT

AI Tools Allowed

Members allowed participate alone if you like

Build Fresh Only

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Fair Play

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Clean UI Required

Team per participant, no exceptions.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
github_repo
demo_video
deployed_link
Stay active on the WhatsApp group for all updates

Learn how to think, build, and ship products like real industry teams.

Incentives & opportunities

Paid Internship At CreativeUpaay

Up To 90% Scholarship

on the Creative Cohort Course

Up To 50% Scholarship For All

on the Creative Cohort Course

Pick Your Challenge

1

Description

Many SaaS startups lose users during onboarding because the experience feels generic and overwhelming for first-time users.

Impact

Low onboarding completion rates reduce product adoption and long-term retention.

Stakeholders Impacted

  • Product Teams
  • UX Designers
  • New Users
  • Customer Support Teams

PRE-HACKATHON WORKSHOP

How To Participate In Hackathons

The mindset, strategy, and workflow behind high-performing hackathon teams.

Using AI In Your Workflow

Practical AI tooling — prompting, code generation, debugging, and design with AI copilots.

Upskill & Build In Public

How to learn fast, showcase your work, and grow a portfolio that gets you noticed.

Resume Building That Works

What recruiters actually look for, how to frame projects, and what to cut.

Real Product Building

From idea to shipped — scoping, prioritising, and executing under real constraints.

MVP Vs. Over-Engineering

Industry check — when to ship fast, when to refine, and how to know the difference.

How Your Project Will Be Evaluated

PRESENTATION

clarity & delivery

  • Clear demo flow
  • Problem framed upfront
  • Team roles clear
  • Q&A handled well

PROBLEM SOLVING

logic & approach

  • Problem clearly defined
  • Solution fits the brief
  • Edge cases considered
  • Logical user journey

UI / UX

logic & approach

  • Intuitive navigation
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Responsive layout
  • Accessibility considered

CREATIVITY

originality

  • Fresh angle on the problem
  • Unexpected feature choices
  • Distinct product voice
  • Memorable concept

CODE QUALITY

clean & scalable

  • Readable variable naming
  • Modular structure
  • No unnecessary complexity
  • Error handling in place

TECHNICAL SKILLS

implementation

  • Right tech for the job
  • APIs integrated cleanly
  • Performance considered
  • Stack justified

Timeline

25
May 2026·Monday

WORKSHOP DAY

Introduction to the hackathon theme, rules, and expectations. Problem statements will be revealed live during the workshop
26
May 2026·Monday

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Final deadline for team registrations: 11:59 PM
31
May 2026·Monday

EVALUATION & PRESENTATION

9:00 am- Team Review Sessions Begin Mentors & evaluators share feedback and suggestions with each team.
3:00 pm- Final Review & Code Freeze
Evening- Results & Final Announcements

Any student or professional interested in building creative solutions can participate. All skill levels are welcome.

You can participate solo or in a team of up to 2 members. No exceptions to the maximum limit.

Yes, experienced industry mentors will be available to guide you, review your progress, and provide feedback.

No, the hackathon is completely free to enter.

Yes, AI tools are allowed and encouraged for improving your workflow, code generation, and debugging.

Yes, all participants who successfully submit a valid project will receive a certificate of participation.

Winners receive prizes from a 24k pool, up to 90% scholarships, and paid internship opportunities.

  • 24k Worth Prize Pool
  • Free Entry
  • Free Workshop

Build. Learn. Get Hired.

A competitive hackathon built for CTAE students to think creatively, build fast, and turn ambitious ideas into working solutions.

Registration ends on 26 May 11:59 pm

19days
19hours
19minutes
19seconds

To D-day

A competitive hackathon solo or in pairs where you build something real from scratch and walk judges through your thinking.

TEAM

Upto 2

Members allowed participate alone if you like

1

Team per participant, no exceptions.

RULES & CONDUCT

AI Tools Allowed

Members allowed participate alone if you like

Build Fresh Only

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Fair Play

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Clean UI Required

Team per participant, no exceptions.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
github_repo
demo_video
deployed_link
Stay active on the WhatsApp group for all updates

Learn how to think, build, and ship products like real industry teams.

Incentives & opportunities

Paid Internship At CreativeUpaay

Up To 90% Scholarship

on the Creative Cohort Course

Up To 50% Scholarship For All

on the Creative Cohort Course

Pick Your Challenge

1

Description

Many SaaS startups lose users during onboarding because the experience feels generic and overwhelming for first-time users.

Impact

Low onboarding completion rates reduce product adoption and long-term retention.

Stakeholders Impacted

  • Product Teams
  • UX Designers
  • New Users
  • Customer Support Teams

PRE-HACKATHON WORKSHOP

How To Participate In Hackathons

The mindset, strategy, and workflow behind high-performing hackathon teams.

Using AI In Your Workflow

Practical AI tooling — prompting, code generation, debugging, and design with AI copilots.

Upskill & Build In Public

How to learn fast, showcase your work, and grow a portfolio that gets you noticed.

Resume Building That Works

What recruiters actually look for, how to frame projects, and what to cut.

Real Product Building

From idea to shipped — scoping, prioritising, and executing under real constraints.

MVP Vs. Over-Engineering

Industry check — when to ship fast, when to refine, and how to know the difference.

How Your Project Will Be Evaluated

PRESENTATION

clarity & delivery

  • Clear demo flow
  • Problem framed upfront
  • Team roles clear
  • Q&A handled well

PROBLEM SOLVING

logic & approach

  • Problem clearly defined
  • Solution fits the brief
  • Edge cases considered
  • Logical user journey

UI / UX

logic & approach

  • Intuitive navigation
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Responsive layout
  • Accessibility considered

CREATIVITY

originality

  • Fresh angle on the problem
  • Unexpected feature choices
  • Distinct product voice
  • Memorable concept

CODE QUALITY

clean & scalable

  • Readable variable naming
  • Modular structure
  • No unnecessary complexity
  • Error handling in place

TECHNICAL SKILLS

implementation

  • Right tech for the job
  • APIs integrated cleanly
  • Performance considered
  • Stack justified

Timeline

25
May 2026·Monday

WORKSHOP DAY

Introduction to the hackathon theme, rules, and expectations. Problem statements will be revealed live during the workshop
26
May 2026·Monday

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Final deadline for team registrations: 11:59 PM
31
May 2026·Monday

EVALUATION & PRESENTATION

9:00 am- Team Review Sessions Begin Mentors & evaluators share feedback and suggestions with each team.
3:00 pm- Final Review & Code Freeze
Evening- Results & Final Announcements

Any student or professional interested in building creative solutions can participate. All skill levels are welcome.

You can participate solo or in a team of up to 2 members. No exceptions to the maximum limit.

Yes, experienced industry mentors will be available to guide you, review your progress, and provide feedback.

No, the hackathon is completely free to enter.

Yes, AI tools are allowed and encouraged for improving your workflow, code generation, and debugging.

Yes, all participants who successfully submit a valid project will receive a certificate of participation.

Winners receive prizes from a 24k pool, up to 90% scholarships, and paid internship opportunities.

  • 24k Worth Prize Pool
  • Free Entry
  • Free Workshop

Build. Learn. Get Hired.

A competitive hackathon built for CTAE students to think creatively, build fast, and turn ambitious ideas into working solutions.

Registration ends on 26 May 11:59 pm

19days
19hours
19minutes
19seconds

To D-day

A competitive hackathon solo or in pairs where you build something real from scratch and walk judges through your thinking.

TEAM

Upto 2

Members allowed participate alone if you like

1

Team per participant, no exceptions.

RULES & CONDUCT

AI Tools Allowed

Members allowed participate alone if you like

Build Fresh Only

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Fair Play

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Clean UI Required

Team per participant, no exceptions.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
github_repo
demo_video
deployed_link
Stay active on the WhatsApp group for all updates

Learn how to think, build, and ship products like real industry teams.

Incentives & opportunities

Paid Internship At CreativeUpaay

Up To 90% Scholarship

on the Creative Cohort Course

Up To 50% Scholarship For All

on the Creative Cohort Course

Pick Your Challenge

1

Description

Many SaaS startups lose users during onboarding because the experience feels generic and overwhelming for first-time users.

Impact

Low onboarding completion rates reduce product adoption and long-term retention.

Stakeholders Impacted

  • Product Teams
  • UX Designers
  • New Users
  • Customer Support Teams

PRE-HACKATHON WORKSHOP

How To Participate In Hackathons

The mindset, strategy, and workflow behind high-performing hackathon teams.

Using AI In Your Workflow

Practical AI tooling — prompting, code generation, debugging, and design with AI copilots.

Upskill & Build In Public

How to learn fast, showcase your work, and grow a portfolio that gets you noticed.

Resume Building That Works

What recruiters actually look for, how to frame projects, and what to cut.

Real Product Building

From idea to shipped — scoping, prioritising, and executing under real constraints.

MVP Vs. Over-Engineering

Industry check — when to ship fast, when to refine, and how to know the difference.

How Your Project Will Be Evaluated

PRESENTATION

clarity & delivery

  • Clear demo flow
  • Problem framed upfront
  • Team roles clear
  • Q&A handled well

PROBLEM SOLVING

logic & approach

  • Problem clearly defined
  • Solution fits the brief
  • Edge cases considered
  • Logical user journey

UI / UX

logic & approach

  • Intuitive navigation
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Responsive layout
  • Accessibility considered

CREATIVITY

originality

  • Fresh angle on the problem
  • Unexpected feature choices
  • Distinct product voice
  • Memorable concept

CODE QUALITY

clean & scalable

  • Readable variable naming
  • Modular structure
  • No unnecessary complexity
  • Error handling in place

TECHNICAL SKILLS

implementation

  • Right tech for the job
  • APIs integrated cleanly
  • Performance considered
  • Stack justified

Timeline

25
May 2026·Monday

WORKSHOP DAY

Introduction to the hackathon theme, rules, and expectations. Problem statements will be revealed live during the workshop
26
May 2026·Monday

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Final deadline for team registrations: 11:59 PM
31
May 2026·Monday

EVALUATION & PRESENTATION

9:00 am- Team Review Sessions Begin Mentors & evaluators share feedback and suggestions with each team.
3:00 pm- Final Review & Code Freeze
Evening- Results & Final Announcements

Any student or professional interested in building creative solutions can participate. All skill levels are welcome.

You can participate solo or in a team of up to 2 members. No exceptions to the maximum limit.

Yes, experienced industry mentors will be available to guide you, review your progress, and provide feedback.

No, the hackathon is completely free to enter.

Yes, AI tools are allowed and encouraged for improving your workflow, code generation, and debugging.

Yes, all participants who successfully submit a valid project will receive a certificate of participation.

Winners receive prizes from a 24k pool, up to 90% scholarships, and paid internship opportunities.

  • 24k Worth Prize Pool
  • Free Entry
  • Free Workshop

Build. Learn. Get Hired.

A competitive hackathon built for CTAE students to think creatively, build fast, and turn ambitious ideas into working solutions.

Registration ends on 26 May 11:59 pm

19days
19hours
19minutes
19seconds

To D-day

A competitive hackathon solo or in pairs where you build something real from scratch and walk judges through your thinking.

TEAM

Upto 2

Members allowed participate alone if you like

1

Team per participant, no exceptions.

RULES & CONDUCT

AI Tools Allowed

Members allowed participate alone if you like

Build Fresh Only

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Fair Play

Team per participant, no exceptions.

Clean UI Required

Team per participant, no exceptions.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
github_repo
demo_video
deployed_link
Stay active on the WhatsApp group for all updates

Learn how to think, build, and ship products like real industry teams.

Incentives & opportunities

Paid Internship At CreativeUpaay

Up To 90% Scholarship

on the Creative Cohort Course

Up To 50% Scholarship For All

on the Creative Cohort Course

Pick Your Challenge

1

Description

Many SaaS startups lose users during onboarding because the experience feels generic and overwhelming for first-time users.

Impact

Low onboarding completion rates reduce product adoption and long-term retention.

Stakeholders Impacted

  • Product Teams
  • UX Designers
  • New Users
  • Customer Support Teams

PRE-HACKATHON WORKSHOP

How To Participate In Hackathons

The mindset, strategy, and workflow behind high-performing hackathon teams.

Using AI In Your Workflow

Practical AI tooling — prompting, code generation, debugging, and design with AI copilots.

Upskill & Build In Public

How to learn fast, showcase your work, and grow a portfolio that gets you noticed.

Resume Building That Works

What recruiters actually look for, how to frame projects, and what to cut.

Real Product Building

From idea to shipped — scoping, prioritising, and executing under real constraints.

MVP Vs. Over-Engineering

Industry check — when to ship fast, when to refine, and how to know the difference.

How Your Project Will Be Evaluated

PRESENTATION

clarity & delivery

  • Clear demo flow
  • Problem framed upfront
  • Team roles clear
  • Q&A handled well

PROBLEM SOLVING

logic & approach

  • Problem clearly defined
  • Solution fits the brief
  • Edge cases considered
  • Logical user journey

UI / UX

logic & approach

  • Intuitive navigation
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Responsive layout
  • Accessibility considered

CREATIVITY

originality

  • Fresh angle on the problem
  • Unexpected feature choices
  • Distinct product voice
  • Memorable concept

CODE QUALITY

clean & scalable

  • Readable variable naming
  • Modular structure
  • No unnecessary complexity
  • Error handling in place

TECHNICAL SKILLS

implementation

  • Right tech for the job
  • APIs integrated cleanly
  • Performance considered
  • Stack justified

Timeline

25
May 2026·Monday

WORKSHOP DAY

Introduction to the hackathon theme, rules, and expectations. Problem statements will be revealed live during the workshop
26
May 2026·Monday

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Final deadline for team registrations: 11:59 PM
31
May 2026·Monday

EVALUATION & PRESENTATION

9:00 am- Team Review Sessions Begin Mentors & evaluators share feedback and suggestions with each team.
3:00 pm- Final Review & Code Freeze
Evening- Results & Final Announcements

Any student or professional interested in building creative solutions can participate. All skill levels are welcome.

You can participate solo or in a team of up to 2 members. No exceptions to the maximum limit.

Yes, experienced industry mentors will be available to guide you, review your progress, and provide feedback.

No, the hackathon is completely free to enter.

Yes, AI tools are allowed and encouraged for improving your workflow, code generation, and debugging.

Yes, all participants who successfully submit a valid project will receive a certificate of participation.

Winners receive prizes from a 24k pool, up to 90% scholarships, and paid internship opportunities.