1. Dates
Team registration and participant selection
• December 8 - Team applications open
• December 12 - Team applications close
• December 16 - Announce the participating teams on devpost and through email
• December 17 - invite to virtual kickoff
Hackathon dates
• January 8 - Virtual kick-off workshop
• January 16 - Start of hackathon
• January 17 - End of hackathon – winners announced!
2. Location
• Hackathon hosted at Netaji Subhas University of Technology in Delhi
• Projects submitted through Devpost
3. Eligibility
• Current NSUT students only.
• Teams of 2–4 members (no solo entries).
• Teams must attend the in-person hackathon at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi on January 16+17, 2026
4. Pre-Hackathon Team Selection Process
• Participation is limited to 200 students.
• To be selected to participate in this event, your team must:
• Join this hackathon on DevPost: https://adobeexpress-nsut-2026.devpost.com/
• Form a team of 2–4 members.
• Have the team lead submit your pitch by December 12, 2026.
• Pitch should include:
• Why you want to participate
• Your team’s expertise
• Your initial idea for an Adobe Express add-on
• What makes your team stand out
⭐ Selected teams will be announced on DevPost and invited to a virtual kickoff workshop on January 8.
At the workshop, we’ll share detailed prize categories, judging criteria, and event logistics. Selected teams will also receive a one-month Cursor license to use before and during the event.
5. Event Rules
• Duration: ~24 hours at NSUT campus on January 16th+17th, 2026.
• Freshly built: Projects must be newly created for this event. No pre-built projects or existing codebases.
• No early hacking: Planning and exploring the Adobe Express platform beforehand is encouraged, but all coding and implementation must occur during the hackathon window.
• One project per team.
• Permitted resources:
• Open-source libraries, third-party APIs, and general tooling related to web development.
• AI-assisted tools are allowed and encouraged, especially the Adobe Express Add-on Dev MCP Server.
• Devices: Teams bring their own hardware.
• Accounts: Teams register their own (free) Adobe Express accounts.
6. Submission process
Submit your project on DevPost before the onsite deadline. There will be reminder announcements at the event.
• Fill out project submission form
• Provide demo video (~3 minutes) recorded during the event
• Screenshots and supporting materials optional but helpful
• Submissions must be in English
7. Judging
• Detailed prize info and judging announced at January 8th kick-off workshop
• Judges evaluate and discuss projects
• Winners announced and prizes awarded on January 17th around 2:00PM
8. Prizes
• Six projects will win hardware prizes for each team member (one per challenge).
• Additional prizes: LinkedIn recommendations for standout use of AI-assisted coding tools and exclusive AMA sessions for teams providing valuable feedback.
9. Code of Conduct
All participants and must follow the Code of Conduct:
• Be respectful and inclusive.
• No harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate content.
• Violations may result in removal from the event.
• Organizers may disqualify teams for rule violations or disruptive behavior.
• Organizer decisions are final.