IIT Guwahati Hosts Hackyard Build 2026 Tech Hackathon

IIT Guwahati successfully hosted the Hackyard Build 2026 technology hackathon which concluded on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The intensive 24-hour in-person event brought together approximately 300 builders including software developers, researchers, students, designers, founders, and operators. These participants were selected from a pool of over 4,970 applicants who applied between September 14 and October 10, 2026. While entry and applications were free, participants traveling from outside Assam paid a fee of ₹1,300 to ₹1,600 for accommodation and food, while travel expenses were their own responsibility.

Event Activities and Prizes

Participants worked in teams of up to four or as solo builders to create open-source AI models, edge-computing prototypes, and software tools without a fixed theme, though AI integration was optional. The event featured sessions with YC founders along with company badges, certificates, and a recreational zone with a PS5. The hackathon offered a total cash prize pool of up to ₹4,47,500 across various challenges, alongside AI build credits and software licenses for winning teams.