Engineering the Future
Protothon 2026 is a high-intensity 24-hour hackathon designed to bridge the gap between abstract ideas and functional prototypes. We provide the ecosystem—mentors, hardware resources, and a high-speed network—where developers, designers, and engineers converge to solve real-world industrial challenges using Artificial Intelligence.
Input_Source
Sahyadri Campus
Build_Status
Stable_Release
Duration
24 Hours
Format
In-Person
Focus
AI & Innovation
Why_Participate?
Executing_Value_Proposition_ProtocolReal-World Impact
Learn how to apply AI to real-world problems and build your first real prototype.
Mentorship & Guidance
Receive professional guidance during the hackathon to take your idea from concept to execution.
Collaborate & Compete
Join a high-intensity environment to collaborate with peers and showcase your innovation.
Career Acceleration
Accelerate your career through real-world innovation and direct industry exposure.
Hackathon_Tracks
Loading_Track_Manifest_v2.0Intelligent Placement ERP
AI-driven platforms to optimize campus recruitment, skill matching, and career management systems.
AI_PLACEMENT_MODOpen Innovation
A wildcard track for breakthrough ideas in robotics, hardware, or any field not covered by specific themes.
OPEN_INNOV_SRCReducing Post Harvesting Agriculture Loses
IoT and AI solutions to help small-scale farmers make informed decisions from harvest to sale while minimizing spoilage and ensuring fair compensation
AGRI_TECH_PRTCLTranspereny in Public Service Delivery
Blockchain or AI tools designed to enhance accountability and efficiency in public sector services.
GOV_TRANS_CHAINMission_Rulebook
Download the official protocol guide. Contains judging criteria, technical constraints, and the full event timeline.
Project_Roadmap
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Registration
Feb 12Form your teams and initialize registration.
Concept Submission
Feb 28Submit prototype concept and AI stack.
Shortlisting
March 4Top nodes selected for the main sprint.
System Kickoff
09:00 AMOpening ceremony & final logistics sync.
The Build
11:30 AMHigh-intensity coding & AI integration.
Final Push
09:00 AM (D2)Last 3 hours of debugging & optimization.
Demos & Awards
12:00 PMProject presentation & system shutdown.
Common_Queries
Still_Confused?
Open a support ticket with our engineering team.