How to Apply for SquidHack 2026 — 24-Hour Hackathon, ₹1.1L Prize Pool, Indore
SquidHack 2026 — 24-Hour Hackathon, ₹1.1L Prize Pool, Indore accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (15 Jul 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Entries are assessed across three rounds.
Round 1 — Registration and idea submission
Teams register on Unstop by paying ₹100 per team and upload a Problem Statement PPT covering the problem, the proposed solution and the expected impact. Teams choose their own problem statement, and no specific PPT format is prescribed. Submissions must be in before the July 15, 2026 deadline.
Round 2 — Grand finale (offline)
Shortlisted teams complete final round registration at ₹1,500 per team and must be physically present at SAGE University, Indore. Problem statements are released two days before the event, and teams pick from the available list — each statement has a limited number of slots. Everything must be built from scratch on site; pre-built projects are not permitted. Mentors are available throughout.
Round 3 — Final presentation and demo
Each team presents its working prototype to a judging panel. Scores are decided on:
- Innovation & Creativity — 30%
- Technical Implementation — 25%
- Problem Relevance — 20%
- User Experience & Design — 10%
- Scalability & Impact — 15%
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