⚡ About TechFiesta ’26

TechFiesta is the flagship international hackathon of Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) — a platform where innovation meets impact.
With a legacy of nurturing young innovators and problem-solvers, TechFiesta brings together the brightest minds from across the globe to build solutions that redefine the future.

This year, TechFiesta returns bigger, bolder, and global, offering participants the opportunity to tackle real-world industry challenges, collaborate with top talent, and transform groundbreaking ideas into reality.

💡 What Makes TechFiesta Unique:

  • 🌍 Global Participation: Compete with teams from premier institutes and organizations worldwide.

  • 💼 Industry-Backed Problem Statements: Work on challenges sourced directly from leading companies and startups.

  • 🧠 Expert Mentorship: Learn from professionals, researchers, and domain experts guiding you through every phase.

  • 🚀 Career-Defining Opportunities: Win exciting prizes, secure internships, PPOs, and even incubation support for your startup-worthy ideas.

With ₹3.5+ Lakh in prizes and three high-energy stages — from idea submission to a 24-hour on-site grand finale — TechFiesta ’26 is more than just a hackathon.
It’s a launchpad for creators, innovators, and changemakers shaping the next wave of technology.

⚠️ Note: Only registrations made through the official website — techfiesta.pict.edu — will be considered valid for participation.

Requirements

🛠️ What to Build

Participants must ideate and develop a technology-driven solution addressing a real-world challenge under one of the official domains — FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, or HealthTech.
The final deliverable should be a working prototype or MVP showcasing innovation, technical soundness, and real-world applicability.

📦 What to Submit

1️⃣ Idea Submission (Round 1):

  • Teams must submit their idea in the PPT format provided after registration.

  • The PPT should include:

    • Problem statement and proposed solution

    • Tech stack and key features

    • Expected impact and scalability

2️⃣ Online Evaluation (Round 2):

  • Shortlisted teams will undergo an online evaluation by a panel of judges and industry experts.

  • Based on evaluation, selected teams will qualify for the Grand Finale.

3️⃣ Grand Finale (Round 3 – Onsite at PICT, Pune):

  • Qualified teams will participate in a 24-hour on-site hackathon at PICT, Pune


    Note : Dates provided here are for reference, for actual dates refer official site (techfiesta.pict.edu).

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

₹ 350,000 in prizes
Prizepool
₹ 350,000 in cash
1 winner

Note: This is the overall prize pool for TechFiesta, not the prize money for a single winner.
For each domain, one Winner and one Runner-Up will be selected.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Cannot Disclose

Cannot Disclose

Judging Criteria

  • Potential Impact
  • Sustainability
  • Clarity
  • Feasibility
  • Novelty

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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