Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 8/27/2026
In short
HyperFusion is an 8-hour offline hackathon for college students in Kalyani, India, focusing on theme-based innovation. Registrations end July 22, 2026.
HyperFusion
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8 Hours
Duration
Offline
Format
2-4 Members
Team size
5 Themes
Innovation categories
JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, West Bengal
Venue
Overview
HyperFusion is an 8-hour offline hackathon organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, West Bengal. This event gathers passionate developers, designers, and innovators to tackle real-world challenges using technology. It serves as an opportunity for participants, from first-timers to experienced hackers, to collaborate, innovate, and transform their ideas into impactful solutions. The hackathon follows a theme-based Open Innovation format. Participants are encouraged to choose their own problem statement, provided it aligns with one of the official hackathon themes: Smart Education, Women Safety, Health-Tech, Fin-Tech, or Travel & Tourism. The goal is to develop innovative and impactful solutions within their chosen theme. The selection process involves an initial application where teams submit their details, selected theme, and an idea presentation in PDF format. Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, originality, relevance to the chosen theme, problem identification, feasibility of the proposed solution, and the clarity and quality of the presentation. Shortlisted teams will then be invited to participate in the final offline hackathon.
What to build
Participants must develop innovative and impactful solutions aligned with one of the following themes: Smart Education, Women Safety, Health-Tech, Fin-Tech, or Travel & Tourism. Teams are free to choose their specific problem statement within their selected theme.
Key dates
- Registrations begin24 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM IST
- Registrations end22 Jul 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Participant Reporting & Check In24 Jul 2026
- Inauguration Ceremony24 Jul 2026
- Hackathon starts24 Jul 2026, 09:00 AM IST
- Hackathon ends24 Jul 2026, 04:45 PM IST
Eligibility
The hackathon is open to all college students. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.
How to enter
- Form a team of 2-4 members.
- Submit your application including team details, selected theme, and an idea presentation (PDF).
- If shortlisted, participate in the final offline hackathon at JIS College of Engineering.
Submission requirements
- Team details.
- Selected theme.
- Idea presentation (PDF).
Judging criteria
- Innovation and originality
- Relevance to the selected theme
- Problem identification
- Feasibility of the proposed solution
- Clarity and quality of the presentation
Sponsors & partners
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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.
Who can participate in HyperFusion?
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Open to all college students.
Is there any registration fee?
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No, registration is free.
Can I participate individually?
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No, the minimum team size is 2 members.
What is the maximum team size?
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The maximum team size is 4 members.
Can members of a team belong to different colleges?
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The information provided does not specify whether team members can be from different colleges, only that it is open to all college students.
What should I bring to the hackathon?
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The information provided does not list specific items to bring.
Are beginners allowed to participate?
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Yes, it is mentioned that whether you're a first-time participant or an experienced hacker, this is your opportunity to collaborate and innovate.
What kind of projects can be built?
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Projects must align with one of the following themes: Smart Education, Women Safety, Health-Tech, Fin-Tech, or Travel & Tourism.
Will mentors be available during the hackathon?
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The information provided does not state whether mentors will be available.
Can we start working on our project before the hackathon?
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The information provided does not state whether participants can start working on their project before the hackathon.
How will projects be judged?
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Projects will be judged based on innovation and originality, relevance to the selected theme, problem identification, feasibility of the proposed solution, and clarity and quality of the presentation.
Will certificates be provided?
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The information provided does not state whether certificates will be provided.
What happens if I don't have a team?
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The information provided does not outline a process for individual participants without a team.
Will food and refreshments be provided?
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The information provided does not state whether food and refreshments will be provided.
How can I contact the organizers?
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You can reach out to hyperfusion2k26@gmail.com.