Beacon's AI Foundry Hackathon 2K26 — Hack the Future

Welcome to Beacon's AI Foundry 2K26, a 24-hour innovation-focused hackathon organized by Beacon Technologies and co-organized by DevCatalyst.

Join 300+ innovators, developers, AI enthusiasts, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, robotics builders, and problem-solvers as they come together to create impactful solutions for real-world challenges.

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Organised by
Beacon Technologies Beacon Technologies
Co-organised by
DevCatalyst DevCatalyst
Event Partners
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Journey Roadmap

Hackathon Timeline

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Day 1: Induction

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Induction Session and Hackathon Overview 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Vibe Coding Session
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Day 2: Bootcamps

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Foundations of Modern LLMs 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Agentic AI Session
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Day 3: The Build

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony 11:00 AM Hackathon Officially Begins 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Round 1 Evaluations 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Break 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Fun Activities and Engagement Events
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Day 4: Finale

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Round 2 Evaluations 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Winners Announcement and Closing Ceremony
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Hackathon Domains

Build solutions in any of these domains:

🤖 Agentic AI 🦾 VLA / Robotics 🔐 Cybersecurity 👁️ Computer Vision 🔓 Open Innovation

Event Details

Venue & Modes

📍 Event Venue

IIT Hyderabad

An immersive, hands-on environment where selected participants come together to build groundbreaking AI solutions over an intense hackathon period.

🏛️ Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Participation Modes

Choose Your Journey

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Online Mode

  • ✦ Attend bootcamps remotely
  • ✦ Virtual mentorship sessions
  • ✦ Online project submission
  • ✦ Remote judging rounds
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Offline Mode

  • ✦ Attend the grand finale event
  • ✦ Build onsite with your team
  • ✦ Direct mentor interaction
  • ✦ Premium networking opportunities
  • ✦ Live presentations & demos
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Rewards

Win Exciting Rewards

Top performers take home recognition, cash, and career-defining opportunities.

💵 Cash Prizes
📜 Certificates
🌟 Recognition
🤝 Networking
💼 Career Exposure
🎖️ Swag & Goodies

Benefits

Why Participate?

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Learn AI from Experts
Gain hands-on knowledge from industry leaders and AI practitioners.
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Build Real Projects
Go beyond theory — create AI solutions that solve actual problems.
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Industry Mentorship
Get 1-on-1 guidance from seasoned professionals and innovators.
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Networking
Connect with like-minded builders, founders, and AI enthusiasts.
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Innovation Experience
Experience the full innovation lifecycle from idea to demo.
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Certificates
Earn verified certificates of participation and achievement.
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Recognition
Showcase your talent in front of industry judges and leaders.
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Career Growth
Open doors to internships, jobs, and entrepreneurial ventures.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

🌟 Important: Read the Full FAQ

For comprehensive details, complete rules, and answers to all other questions, please refer to our main FAQ document on Notion.

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Beacons AI Foundry is open to students, graduates, and early-career professionals passionate about AI and innovation. Teams of 1–4 members are welcome.
No prior AI experience is required. Our bootcamps are designed to guide complete beginners through the fundamentals while also challenging experienced participants.
Yes! Day 1 and Day 2 (Bootcamps) can be completed fully online. Selected teams may then attend the Grand Finale offline event.
The Grand Finale venue will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates. Registered participants will be notified first.
Absolutely! Teams of 1–4 members are encouraged. You can also register individually and we'll help you find team members during the bootcamps.

The Future Starts Now

Ready to Build
the Future?

Join Beacons AI Foundry and transform innovative ideas into impactful AI solutions that shape tomorrow.