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24-Hour Hackathon by D4 Community

Sprint Into Open Innovation at InnoSprint 2.0 by D4 Community Smiley

24 hours of unrestricted innovation, rapid prototyping, and hands-on engineering at CGC University.

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10th & 11th October 2026 CGC University, Punjab Open Innovation Sprint

⚡ Event Starts In (Oct 10, 2026 · 09:00 AM IST)

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24 Hrs

Non-Stop Building

500+

Student Hackers

Open

Innovation Format

100%

Free Meals & Perks

D4 Community
CGC University
Devfolio
GitHub Campus
Polygon Guild
AWS Community Hub
D4 Community
CGC University
Devfolio
GitHub Campus
Polygon Guild
AWS Community Hub
No Domain Boundaries

What is Open Innovation at InnoSprint 2.0?

We believe great software and hardware solutions shouldn't be boxed into rigid tracks. At InnoSprint 2.0, you have 100% freedom to identify any real-world problem and build a solution using Web, AI, App Dev, Web3, Cloud, or IoT.

✦ Any Technology Stack✦ Hardware & Software Allowed✦ Real-World Impact

Build Without Constraints

Whether it's an AI diagnostic assistant, an automated developer CLI tool, a smart IoT device, or a decentralized governance app, if it works and solves a problem, it belongs here!

Inspired Focus Areas

Sample Innovation Domains

Need inspiration? Explore some of the high-impact themes you can tackle during 24 hours.

Urban Tech

Smart Cities & Urban Mobility

Build solutions for traffic management, intelligent transit, public safety, and smart infrastructure.

MedTech & Care

Healthcare & Assistive Tech

Develop early diagnostic tools, patient tracking systems, accessibility devices, and mental health tools.

Future of Edu

EdTech & Learning Accessibility

Create interactive learning platforms, AI tutors, skill development tools, and digital classroom systems.

Web3 & Systems

Web3, CyberSec & Open Hardware

Engineer decentralized protocols, security scanners, IoT sensors, or embedded system prototypes.

Hacker Experience

Why Join InnoSprint 2.0?

Everything you need to turn your ambitious idea into a functioning prototype in 24 hours.

Exciting Prizes

Rewards for overall winners, track winners, best female team, and beginner hackers.

Free Food & Stays

Hot meals, midnight snacks, unlimited caffeine, and resting zones provided for 24 hours.

Exclusive Swag Kits

Custom hoodies, stickers, developer badges, and software vouchers for all participants.

Zero Entry Fee

100% free participation, hardware labs, accommodation, and food for accepted teams.

Campus Infrastructure

On-Site Developer Resources

High-performance setup provided at CGC University to supercharge your sprint.

Gigabit Campus Wi-Fi

Dedicated high-bandwidth router nodes for every hacking bay.

Cloud GPU Vouchers

Free computing credits provided by cloud sponsors for training models.

Hardware & IoT Station

Sensors, Raspberry Pi, Arduino boards, and 3D printing support on-site.

24/7 Fuel & Snacks

Continuous coffee bar, energy drinks, midnight snacks, and hot meals.

Rewards & Bounties

Prizes & Bounties To Be Revealed Soon!

We are cooking up massive rewards, track bounties, swag hampers, and direct interview opportunities. Stay tuned!

Main Hackathon Prizes

Top overall winning teams receive trophies, cash prizes, and certificates.

Track Bounties & Swags

Special category bounties for best beginner team, all-girls team, and track winners.

Perks for All Hackers

Participation certificates, stickers, sponsor credits, and free meals for every hacker.

Community Voices

What Past Hackers Say

The energy at InnoSprint was electric. Building a prototype in 24 hours alongside 500+ builders was an unforgettable experience.

InnoSprint 1.0 Winner

Aarav Sharma

From mentorship round at midnight to instant hardware kit access, everything was seamlessly managed by D4 Community.

Best Women-Led Team 2025

Priya Malhotra

No rigid problem limits meant our team could build a real Web3 IoT device without being forced into restrictive categories.

Open Track Finalist

Rohan Gupta

Public Rubric

How Projects Are Judged

Fair, multi-round evaluations based on standardized criteria.

30%

Innovation & Originality

How creative, unique, or fresh is the approach to solving the problem?

30%

Technical Depth & Execution

Quality of code, architecture choice, complexity, and working functionality during live demo.

25%

Real-World Impact & Feasibility

Is the solution practical? Does it address a genuine real-world need or pain point effectively?

15%

Design & Presentation Polish

User experience, UI clarity, team pitching, and how clearly the prototype is demonstrated.

Sprint Flow

24-Hour Schedule Snapshot

Oct 10 · 09:00 AM

Check-in & Registration

Badge distribution, Wi-Fi setup, and team seat allocations.

Oct 10 · 11:00 AM

Hacking Starts ⚡

24-hour sprint begins across all hacking bays.

Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

Dinner & Midnight Snacks 🍕

Late-night fuel, hot meals, and gaming breaks.

Oct 11 · 11:00 AM

Code Freeze & Pitching 🏆

Submissions close and live demos begin.

Quick Rules & Guidelines

Teams can consist of 2 to 4 eligible university/diploma students.
All code and design assets must be created during the official 24-hour window.
Open Innovation format: You can use any tech stack, programming language, or framework.
Open-source libraries and public APIs are allowed provided they are declared.
Questions?

Frequently Asked

FAQ 1

What is Open Innovation?

Open Innovation means there are no strict tech stack limits! You are free to pick any real-world problem and solve it using Web, Mobile, AI, Web3, Hardware/IoT, or Cloud technologies.

FAQ 2

Is there any registration fee?

No! Participation in InnoSprint 2.0 is 100% free. Meals, Wi-Fi, sleeping bays, and swag kits are provided at zero cost.

FAQ 3

What is the team size limit?

Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members. Solo participation is not permitted to encourage team collaboration.

FAQ 4

Do I need prior hackathon experience?

Not at all! We welcome beginners. On-site organizers and volunteers will be available throughout 24 hours to help you out.

Limited Seats Available

Ready to Sprint with D4 Community?

Assemble your team of 2 to 4 members and claim your spot for October 10th & 11th at CGC University.

100% Free Entry Meals Provided 24/7 Security & Rest Bays