HACKFORGE – AI Vibe Coding Hackathon + Idea Pitching 2026

HACKFORGE is an AI-powered vibe coding hackathon and idea-pitching event where students transform innovative software ideas into functional web app prototypes using AI tools and Base44. Participants ideate, build, prepare a pitch and present their prototype to judges.

Open to students from all departments and disciplines, including CSE, IT, AI&DS, AI&ML, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Arts & Science and other departments. Open to AI Aspirants, Innovators, Vibe Coders and Startup Enthusiasts

HACKFORGE – AI Vibe Coding Hackathon + Idea Pitching

Will be announce soon

Participants will learn AI-powered development and use Base44 to build a functional, production-ready web app prototype. They will present their innovation through a 6-slide PPT covering the problem, solution, uniqueness, feasibility, viability, target users and impact across Smart EduTech, AgriTech, Career, HealthTech, GenAI, Government AI, Climate Change, Environmental AI and other software domains.

Open Innovation Themes:
Smart EduTech
AgriTech
Career & Employability
HealthTech
GenAI
Government AI
Climate Change Technology
Environmental AI
FinTech
Business Technology
And other innovative software solutions

August 20th, 11:59PM

Category
Fee
Individual
₹100
Team of 2–3
₹200

📍 Venue: C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology, Melvisharam, Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu.

🚌 Well connected by bus from Vellore, Ranipet and Arcot.

🚆 Nearest major railway station: Katpadi Junction.

🚕 Autos, taxis and local buses are available from nearby towns to Melvisharam.

Will not be provided