A national-level, 24-hour hackathon bringing together innovators, problem-solvers, and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the country, at Sahyadri Campus on 11th and 12th July 2026.
About the Event
CIH 2026 is the flagship national-level hackathon organized by BuildUp Kasaragod in collaboration with Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management and the Sahyadri Open Source Community. Teams take on real-world problem statements across healthcare, fintech, and smart cities, and build working prototypes in a 24-hour nonstop sprint on campus.
For registration and updates, visit the CIH 2026 Website.
Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11th June 2026 | Registration opens |
| 3rd July 2026 | Registration & PPT submission last date |
| 7th July 2026 | Ideation (Round 1) results |
| 7-9 July 2026 | RSVP by shortlisted teams |
| 11-12 July 2026 | Final hackathon at Sahyadri |
Innovation Themes
1. Healthcare & Well-Being
Develop a real-time system that monitors workforce stress, predicts staffing bottlenecks, and supports department-specific resource allocation in public hospitals.
2. Fintech & Financial Inclusion
Build an AI-powered fintech platform that leverages alternative data to provide dynamic credit scoring, instant micro-loans, and automated insurance payouts for underserved workers and rural entrepreneurs.
3. Smart & Sustainable Cities
Develop a real-time maritime emergency response system that enables instant distress alerts, coordinated rescue dispatch, and seamless communication between distressed vessels, rescue teams, and onshore authorities.
4. Open Innovation
Develop innovative solutions that leverage technology to solve community challenges, enhance public services, and create meaningful social impact.
Eligibility & Teams
- Open to all undergraduate degree college students, in any year of study.
- Teams of up to 4 members, all from the same institute.
- An institute can send any number of teams, but each participant can be part of only one team.
- All members of a shortlisted team must be present for the offline round.
- Certificates are awarded only to participants who attend on campus.
Logistics
- Venue: Sahyadri Campus, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Bring with you: laptop, charger, extension cord, Govt. ID, college ID, and personal essentials
- Provided: accommodation, meals and snacks at fixed timings, Wi-Fi, power outlets, technical support, and rest zones on campus
Contact
- Ahmad Abdul Muhaimin, Program Director, BuildUp Kasaragod Youth & Empowerment Wing: +91 96869 30573
- Ayaan Siddique, Vice-President, BuildUp Kasaragod: +91 88912 20997
- Muhammed Saif, Vice Chairman, Youth & Empowerment: +91 76248 27684
- Email: contact@buildupkasaragod.org