BuildVerse Hackathon - LNCT Bhopal

30 HOURS. TOP 20 TEAMS. ONE MISSION: BUILDING DEEP-TECH PRODUCTS THAT SOLVE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS

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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

30-HOUR IMMERSION INTO DEEP-TECH

Buildverse '26 brings the brightest minds to the frontier of innovation to master the Trinity: Artificial Intelligence as the brain, Robotics as the body, and Space as the destination.

We are here to ensure that the builders of today become the architects of tomorrow.

HACKATHON

THEMES

Participants must select one theme as the core problem domain for their project.

Education Technology

+ Innovate learning platforms and tools
+ Educational accessibility solutions
+ AI-driven personalized learning

Healthcare Innovation

+ Solutions for patient care & wellness
+ Medical data management systems
+ Digital health monitoring tools

SaaS & Enterprise

+ Business productivity suites
+ Enterprise management software
+ Scalable B2B cloud solutions

Smart Cities / Civic Tech

+ Urban infrastructure technology
+ Public service automation
+ Sustainability & energy tech

FinTech

+ Financial services & payments
+ Economic inclusion solutions
+ Blockchain-based finance

AgriTech / Rural

+ Farming tech & supply chain
+ Agricultural data innovation
+ Rural connectivity solutions

DEVELOPMENT

TRACKS

Select according to your selected theme and solution. Teams may choose one or multiple tracks.

Web Application

+ Responsive web-based platforms
+ Real-time collaboration tools
+ High-performance frontend systems

App Development

+ Android and iOS applications
+ Mobile-first user experiences
+ Cross-platform native solutions

CLI & DevTools

+ Developer-focused terminal tools
+ Command line utilities
+ Automation scripts & systems

Blockchain / Web3

+ Decentralized applications (dApps)
+ Smart contract development
+ Web3 infrastructure & wallets

Generative AI / ML

+ AI-powered predictive systems
+ Machine learning models
+ Deep learning implementations

Native Applications

+ Windows, Mac, Linux software
+ Cross-platform desktop apps
+ High-performance native tools

THE BUILDERS

WHO SHOULD JOIN

For teams ready to build, validate, and present real solutions

Student Builders

Students ready to solve real-world problems with serious technical execution.

Developers & Designers

Teams who can build usable products, interfaces, systems, and working prototypes.

Startup-Minded Teams

Participants thinking beyond demos toward scalability, market value, and adoption.

Problem Solvers

Builders interested in AI, web, apps, cybersecurity, blockchain, agritech, healthcare, and games.

SCHEDULE

30 HOURS OF BUILDING, REVIEW, AND FINAL PITCHES

Offline grand finale structure for shortlisted teams

DAY 1

6TH JUNE

LNCT Campus

08:00-08:30

Registration & Reporting

Teams arrive at LNCT Campus, complete reporting, and get ready for the opening block.

09:00-09:30

Inauguration Ceremony

The national-level hackathon begins with the event vision, structure, and welcome address.

09:30-10:00

Rules Briefing & Instructions

Participants receive the rules, judging flow, submission expectations, and execution guidelines.

10:00-13:15

Hackathon Begins

Teams start building their solutions across deep-tech tracks.

14:00-17:30

Development Session

Focused product building, architecture decisions, and prototype development.

18:00-20:00

Judging & Mentorship Round 1

Mentors and evaluators review progress, guide teams, and test early execution depth.

OVERNIGHT

7TH JUNE

Build Sprint

01:15-02:00

Jamming / Entertainment

A short energy reset before the overnight development push.

02:00-04:30

Development Continues

Teams keep building, debugging, and validating their prototypes through the night.

04:30-06:00

Judging Round 2

A second technical review checks progress, clarity, feasibility, and execution under pressure.

07:00-07:45

Breakfast

Teams regroup before entering the final development block.

DAY 2

7TH JUNE

Finale

07:45-12:00

Final Development Session

Teams refine features, fix issues, and prepare the final product submission.

13:00-15:00

Final Preparation & Submission

Submission window for pitch material, prototype links, architecture, and team details.

15:00-17:00

Final Judging Round

Jury evaluates innovation, technical depth, product thinking, scalability, and presentation quality.

17:00-18:00

Results & Prize Distribution

Final results, recognitions, and closing ceremony for the top-performing teams.

SELECTION PROCESS

HOW TEAMS ENTER THE FINALE

Hybrid selection process followed by a 30-hour offline grand finale for shortlisted teams

Registration

₹500

Per Team

Includes:

Team Size : 2 - 4 Members
Meals provided during the event
Registration Fees : ₹500 Per Team

LNCT BHOPALFINALE-206 - 7 JUNE

EVENT STRUCTURE

What teams experience

A serious builder environment designed for real product development, deep technical review, and long-term innovation outcomes.

Hybrid Selection Process

Round 1 filters serious, technically capable teams through online submissions before the offline finale.

30-Hour Offline Finale

Top 20 shortlisted teams build live at LNCT Campus in a continuous high-pressure environment.

Mentor & Jury Access

Participants receive feedback through mentor interactions, technical reviews, and final judging rounds.

Deep Evaluation

Teams are judged on innovation, problem impact, architecture, feasibility, scalability, UI/UX, and presentation.

Opportunities & Community

The event supports internships, networking, startup visibility, and long-term BuildVerse builder growth.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

WHY participate?

Build, validate, present, and connect inside one of Bhopal's flagship national-level innovation platforms

National Visibility

Compete on a pan-India platform designed to position LNCT as a serious innovation hub for student builders.

Product-First Culture

Move beyond surface-level prototypes and build solutions judged on architecture, feasibility, user value, and execution.

Mentor Access

Get feedback through mentor interactions, technical reviews, jury evaluations, and final presentation rounds.

Startup Pathways

Create opportunities for internships, placements, startup visibility, and industry-academia collaboration.

BuildVerse Community

Join a long-term builder community built around deep-tech, product thinking, and real-world problem solving.

FAQ's

Participant Guide

Quick answers for teams preparing their submissions, travel, and on-campus reporting

Team size: 2 - 4Aadhaar requiredStay: 6th - 7th JuneMeals provided

Who can participate in BuildVerse?

Students, developers, designers, and builder teams from across India can apply through the online selection process.

What is the hackathon format?

BuildVerse starts with an online submission round, followed by a 30-hour offline grand finale for shortlisted teams.

What should teams submit in Round 1?

Teams should submit their problem statement, pitch deck, proposed solution, prototype or MVP if available, technical architecture, and team details.

How many teams will reach the offline finale?

The offline finale is planned for the Top 20 shortlisted teams.

Where will the grand finale take place?

The 30-hour offline grand finale will take place at LNCT Campus, Bhopal.

Is a female team member compulsory?

No. Having a female member in the team is not compulsory.

What documents are required for registration?

Aadhaar card is required for registration. Participants must carry their Aadhaar card when reporting at the venue.

Is solo participation allowed?

No. Solo participation is not allowed. Each team must have 2 - 4 members.

Will participants get a place to stay?

Yes. Participant stay will be arranged for the hackathon duration, from 6th to 7th June.

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