VIBEFORGE 1.0 — 12-Hour Hackathon, Kolkata (₹7,000)
A one-day, 12-hour coding competition hosted by Adamas University, Kolkata on 22 August 2026, with ₹7,000 in cash prizes for Indian students.
- Funding amount
- ₹7,000 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (22 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
VIBEFORGE 1.0 is a national hackathon run by the School of Engineering & Technology at Adamas University. It packs the entire contest into a single day — 22 August 2026 — with a 12-hour build window, and it is open to students from colleges and universities right across India.
What the event involves
Participants get one working day to turn an idea into a functioning software project, building under time pressure rather than over weeks. The format rewards creative thinking and hands-on technical skill.
The sprint itself lasts 12 hours. Once it ends, each team walks the judging panel through what it has built, and the winners are declared the same day, after judging is complete.
Who can take part
Entry is open to students of any Indian university or college. You can sign up on your own or as part of a team; the organisers do not state a team size limit, so either route works.
Prizes and how to enter
The prize money on offer totals ₹7,000 in cash, awarded to the winning entries.
Entries are submitted through the competition page on Internshala. You must register by 22 August 2026, which is also event day — so signing up well before that date is the sensible approach.
Highlights
- 12-hour national hackathon hosted by Adamas University, Kolkata
- Event day and registration deadline both fall on 22 August 2026
- Total cash prize pool of ₹7,000
- Open to students of any Indian university or college
- Solo entries and teams both accepted; team size not specified
- Entries go through the official Internshala competition page
Who can apply
VIBEFORGE 1.0 is open to students enrolled at any Indian university or college. There is no restriction to one institution, course or stream — the stated requirement is simply that you are a student in India.
- Participant type: student competition, so startup stage (idea, prototype, revenue) is not a criterion here.
- Team structure: solo entries and teams are both welcome. Team size is not specified.
- Geography: students from anywhere in India can enter, while the event itself is hosted at Adamas University, Kolkata.
- Registrations: because eligibility rests on student status, DPIIT recognition and MSME registration do not come into the picture for this programme.
VIBEFORGE 1.0 — 12-Hour Hackathon, Kolkata (₹7,000) is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for VIBEFORGE 1.0 — 12-Hour Hackathon, Kolkata (₹7,000) closed on 22 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
VIBEFORGE 1.0 is a prize competition rather than a funding scheme, so what participants compete for is a cash prize pool of ₹7,000, distributed by the organisers among the winners.
- The reward is money rather than an investment, so no equity stake is involved.
- ₹7,000 is the total pool, not a per-team figure; the published programme information does not break the pool down by prize position.
- Winners are declared at the close of the event on 22 August 2026, following the judging round.
- Taking part also means a full day of intensive building and the chance to demo your project in front of a judging panel.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
VIBEFORGE 1.0 is settled within a single day, so the process is short and live.
- Register: submit your entry through the Internshala competition page before the deadline of 22 August 2026.
- Build: on event day, participants work through the 12-hour coding sprint at Adamas University, Kolkata.
- Present: each participant or team demoes the project to the judging panel.
- Results: winners are announced at the end of the event, once judging wraps up.
The published details do not describe any preliminary screening round, shortlisting, or mentoring phase ahead of the hackathon.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to VIBEFORGE 1.0 — 12-Hour Hackathon, Kolkata (₹7,000), keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
VIBEFORGE 1.0 — 12-Hour Hackathon, Kolkata (₹7,000) is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹7,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is VIBEFORGE 1.0?
It is a national hackathon organised by the School of Engineering & Technology at Adamas University. Participants get 12 hours on a single day — 22 August 2026 — to build a software project, and they then demo their work to a judging panel at the university in Kolkata, with winners announced at the end of the event. It is a student competition with cash prizes rather than a funding or investment programme.
How much prize money is on offer?
The total cash prize pool is ₹7,000, shared among the winners. The available programme information does not break that amount down into individual prize positions, so it is best to treat ₹7,000 as the overall figure.
Who is eligible to take part?
Any student at an Indian university or college. No restriction on a particular institution, course or stream is mentioned — the only stated requirement is student status in India.
Can working professionals or non-students enter?
The stated eligibility is Indian students, and the programme information does not extend it to non-students or working professionals. If you are not currently enrolled as a student, this competition is likely not open to you.
Do I need a team, or can I apply on my own?
Both options are allowed — individual participants and teams are explicitly welcome. A specific team size limit is not specified in the programme details.
What is the registration deadline, and when does the hackathon happen?
Both fall on 22 August 2026. Registration closes on that date and the 12-hour sprint takes place on that same day at Adamas University, Kolkata, so registering well in advance is the safer approach.
Where is the hackathon held?
At Adamas University, Kolkata. It is described as a national event, but the on-the-day coding sprint and the project presentations happen at that venue.
Does VIBEFORGE 1.0 take equity or require repayment?
No. It is a competition that awards cash prizes, not an investment or a loan, so winning does not involve handing over any equity and no money has to be paid back.
Is DPIIT recognition or MSME registration required?
No. Eligibility here rests on being a student at an Indian university or college, and neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration features among the requirements. This is a student hackathon, not a startup funding scheme.
How do I apply?
Submit your entry through the official Internshala competition page for VIBEFORGE 1.0. Complete the registration before the 22 August 2026 deadline.
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