About the Opportunity: Welcome to Code Craft, a state-level hackathon organized by Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni. Code Craft brings together students from across the state to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. Whether you are a developer, designer, problem solver, or someone with a great idea, this hackathon gives you a chance to turn your idea into a working solution. The hackathon has three stages. The first two stages are conducted online, followed by a 24-hour offline Grand Finale at our campus.
Themes: Participants can choose any one of the following six themes:
Climate & Agriculture: Build solutions related to agriculture, climate, environment, natural resources, and sustainability. Artificial Intelligence &
Agentic AI: Use AI, machine learning, or intelligent agents to solve real-world problems and automate tasks.
Medical & Healthcare: Create solutions that improve healthcare, medical services, diagnosis, patient care, or well-being.
EdTech & Accessibility: Develop solutions that improve education, learning, communication, and accessibility.
Cloud Computing: Build scalable, secure, and reliable applications or services using cloud technologies.
Open Innovation: Have an idea that doesn't fit the other themes? Build a solution for any real-world problem under Open Innovation.
Eligibility & Team Rules: Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate college students. Each team must have 3 to 5 members. Students from different colleges can form a team. Students from different branches or degrees can also collaborate. Teams must choose one of the six themes that best matches their idea.
Hackathon Format: The hackathon will be conducted in three stages: Round 1 —
Ideation: Online PPT Submission Register your team on Unstop. Submit a PowerPoint presentation explaining your idea. Clearly mention the problem, proposed solution, and chosen theme. Selected teams will move to Round 2.
Start: 18th September 2026
Deadline: 28th September 2026
Result: 30th September 2026 Round 2 —
The Pitch: Online Video Submission Shortlisted teams will submit a recorded video presentation. Explain your idea, how it will work, the technology you plan to use, and its expected impact. A working prototype is optional. Having one is encouraged, but teams without a prototype will not be penalized. The Top 20 teams will qualify for the Grand Finale.
Start: 1st October 2026
Deadline: 9th October 2026
Result: 12th October Round 3 —
Venue
Pravara Rural Engineering College Loni, 413736
Astagaon, India
Grand Finale: 24-Hour Offline
Hackathon Dates: 16th and 17th October 2026
Result: 17th October 2026 The Top 20 teams will come to Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni. Teams will work on their projects during a 24-hour offline hackathon. Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and any special hardware they need. Wi-Fi and working space will be provided. Food, beverages, and stay will be provided for the finalists.
Important Rules: Your project should be your team's original work. Your submission should match the theme you have selected. All members of the selected Top 20 teams must attend the Grand Finale on campus. Participants are expected to maintain professional and respectful behaviour throughout the event. The decisions of the judges and organizing committee will be final.