Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 10/31/2026
In short
Hack on Hills 8.0 is a 48-hour in-person hackathon in Hamirpur, India, hosted by the App Team, NIT Hamirpur, focusing on autonomous agents, blockchain, sustainability, and open innovation.
Hack On Hills 8.0
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 10/31/202692 days left
Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2026
Hackathon Dates
NIT Hamirpur, India
Location
48 Hours
Duration
2-4 Members
Team Size
In-person
Format
Overview
Welcome to Hack on Hills 8.0, the flagship 48-hour hackathon hosted by the App Team, NIT Hamirpur. Over the years, Hack on Hills has grown into one of North India's largest student-run hackathons, bringing together thousands of developers, designers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts from across the country. This edition explores a defining shift in technology: the rise of autonomous agents. As AI systems evolve from tools that generate content to systems that can reason, plan, and execute tasks, we stand at the beginning of a new computing paradigm. Hack on Hills 8.0 invites participants to build products, platforms, and experiences that leverage this transformation to solve real-world problems. Whether you're building intelligent agents, decentralized applications, sustainable technology solutions, or entirely new ideas, this is your opportunity to turn ambitious concepts into working products. The hackathon features tracks in AI & Autonomous Agents, Blockchain & Web3, Sustainability & Social Impact, and Open Innovation. Participants will collaborate, prototype, and present their projects before a panel of industry experts, mentors, and judges.
What to build
Participants are invited to build products, platforms, and experiences that leverage the rise of autonomous agents to solve real-world problems. Projects can fall under tracks such as AI & Autonomous Agents (systems capable of reasoning, planning, decision-making, and autonomous execution), Blockchain & Web3 (decentralized applications, protocols, and infrastructure), Sustainability & Social Impact (technology solutions addressing environmental, social, and community challenges), or Open Innovation (bold ideas beyond predefined categories).
Key dates
- Registrations beginJune 2, 2026 12:00 PM (Calcutta +05:30 UTC)
- Registrations endOctober 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Calcutta +05:30 UTC)
- Hackathon startsOctober 31, 2026 12:00 PM (Calcutta +05:30 UTC)
- Hackathon endsNovember 2, 2026 01:30 AM (Calcutta +05:30 UTC)
Eligibility
Teams must consist of 2-4 members. Shortlisting of participants will be based on profiles and application review. The finals will be an in-person hackathon at NIT Hamirpur.
How to enter
- Form a team of 2-4 members.
- Submit an application; shortlisting is based on participant profiles and application review.
- Attend the 48-hour in-person hackathon at NIT Hamirpur.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
How many people can be in a team?
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The team size should be 2 - 4 members.
Is there any participation fee?
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No, there is no registration fee.
Can we work on a project we’ve already started?
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The answer to this question is not provided on the page.
Will there be any mentorship?
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Mentorship from industry professionals and developer communities will be available.
Will I get a participation certificate?
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The answer to this question is not provided on the page.
What should I bring with me?
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The answer to this question is not provided on the page.
Is it cold at the venue?
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The answer to this question is not provided on the page.