PRESENTS
Thirty hours. One idea. Make it real.
Registrations close 18 November 2026
- When
- 27th - 28th November, 2026
- Where
- Maya Devi University, Dehradun
- Prize pool
- ₹2 lakh+
- Team
- 2 to 5 members
About ALGONEX 1.0
ALGONEX 1.0 is a 30-hour national level offline hackathon at Maya Devi University, Dehradun. Student teams ideate, build and pitch technology solutions to real-world problems before a panel of judges, across AI, web, blockchain, IoT, cybersecurity and more.
Hackathons let students move beyond theory and apply what they know to practical challenges. ALGONEX brings together talented students from different institutions to exchange ideas, experiment with emerging technologies and build solutions that matter.
Tracks
Build what matters.
Build anything that solves a real problem. Pick a domain, or mix a few.
Artificial Intelligence
Models, agents and automation that turn data into decisions.
Web & App
Products people actually use, from first click to final flow.
Blockchain
Trust, ownership and transparency built into the protocol.
IoT & Hardware
Sensors, devices and the software that connects them.
Cybersecurity
Protect people, systems and data from what comes next.
Open Innovation
Fintech, edtech, health, climate. If it is real, it counts.
Timeline
Thirty hours, minute by minute.
All times in IST. Judges visit every team at the 10, 20 and 30-hour marks.
- Now open
Registrations
Until 18 Nov 2026
Form a team of 2 to 5 and register. Open to students from every college and university.
- Stage 1
Remote Elimination
Before the event
Submit your team presentation and a video or demo. Shortlisted teams are invited to campus.
- T+0h
Hacking Begins
Fri, 27 Nov · 10:30 IST
Check in, collect your welcome kit and start building. The 30-hour clock starts now.
- T+10h
Checkpoint 1
Fri, 27 Nov · 20:30 IST
Problem understanding, solution design, early proof of work and your plan for the next 20 hours.
- T+20h
Checkpoint 2
Sat, 28 Nov · 06:30 IST
Working components, technical execution, usability and how you handled blockers.
- T+30h
Final Judging & Awards
Sat, 28 Nov · 16:30 IST
Demo your final prototype to the panel. Winners and special awards are announced.
Prizes
Worth staying up for.
Total prize pool
₹2 lakh+
Overall Second Place
Overall Winner
Overall Third Place
Special recognition
5 awards · ₹5,000 eachBest Innovation
Originality, novelty and creative use of technology.
₹5,000
Best Technical Implementation
Working functionality, technical quality, architecture and integration.
₹5,000
Best Social Impact
Importance of the problem, potential benefit, inclusivity and practicality.
₹5,000
Best User Experience & Design
Usability, interface and interaction design, accessibility and user journey.
₹5,000
Best Emerging Idea & Future Potential
Scalability, sustainability, adoption potential and feasibility of future development.
₹5,000
- Podium teams remain eligible for special recognition awards, so one team can win both.
- Every special award is judged separately on its own weighted scorecard.
- Every participant takes home a certificate and goodies.
Judging
Scored on what you ship.
Every criterion is scored from 1 to 5 against evidence, not polish. Weighted points add up to a stage score out of 100.
Final score
Stage 1 is an elimination gate and does not count toward the final on-site score.
- Working prototype and completeness25%
- Technical quality and implementation20%
- Innovation and differentiation15%
- Impact and problem fit15%
- User experience and accessibility10%
- Final presentation and demo10%
- Feasibility and next steps5%
Scoring scale
✓Judges score independently before any discussion.
✓Conflicts of interest are disclosed and judges are reassigned.
✓The same rubric, time limits and question time apply to every team.
✓Privacy, security, safety and accessibility count. Complexity alone does not.
On ground
You build. We handle the rest.
Meals, power, Wi-Fi, medical cover and overnight safety are all sorted, so the only thing you think about is your project.
Welcome kit
At check-inID card and badge
Issued at check-in from the final registration list.
Branded pen and notepad
A Maya Devi University stationery set.
Printed event schedule
Event, food and co-curricular timings.
Food coupons
Covering every meal and refreshment on the plan.
Meals included
Day 1
Day 2
Take-home pack
At closingParticipation certificate
For every participant.
Goodies
The same standard goodie for everyone.
Thank-you letter
A note of appreciation from the organizers.
Team workspace
A labelled table for every team with seating for up to five.
Power and Wi-Fi
A power strip on every table and tested, reliable internet.
Medical support
First-aid kit and a nursing assistant on call through the event.
Overnight safety
Security staff, approved movement zones and a buddy system at night.
Women's welfare
A private room, a dedicated welfare contact and sanitary supplies.
Water and rest
Drinking water around the clock and a quiet space to recharge.
Partners
Brought to you by.
Host Institution
Searching Eyes Club
School of Computer Engineering & Applications
Unstop
Registration Partner
Partner with ALGONEX
Put your brand in front of emerging talent. Sponsors get visibility, recruitment access, product demos and lasting industry and academia connections.
Cloud credits, developer tools, software licences, prizes and merchandise are welcome too. Companies can also sponsor a dedicated problem statement.
Become a sponsor- ₹50,000
Featured Partner
Shown as "in association with" on the main poster
- ₹25,000
Gold
Top sponsor strip, dedicated social post, demo session
- ₹10,000
Silver
Top sponsor strip, website and campus branding
- ₹5,000
Innovation Partner
Logo on selected materials and a stage mention
- ₹5,000
Award Sponsor
Your brand named alongside a special award
FAQ
Good questions.
Any student currently enrolled in a college or university. Students from every discipline are welcome, not only computer science.
Teams have 2 to 5 members. Students from different institutions can team up, subject to the official participation guidelines.
Registrations close on 18 November 2026. Shortlisting happens through a remote presentation and video round before the event.
ALGONEX 1.0 is fully offline. The 30-hour hackathon runs on campus at Maya Devi University, Selaqui, Dehradun on 27 and 28 November 2026.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 2, plus tea and coffee on both days, all through food coupons in your welcome kit.
Judges score your work at the 10, 20 and 30-hour marks. The final score weighs these 25%, 30% and 45%, so the work you finish on site matters most.
Your laptop, charger, college ID and any hardware your project needs. Power strips and Wi-Fi are provided at every team table.
Contact
Questions? Talk to us.
Vaibhav Singh
Event Manager
Shivam Bhatnagar
Event Manager
Dr. RB Singh
Dean Academics
Smita Juyal
Director CRC
Registrations close 18 November 2026