SUSTAINVERSE 2K26

🌱 SUSTAINVERSE 2K26 – A 24-Hour Hackathon for a Sustainable Tomorrow

DMI College of Engineering, Chennai, proudly presents SUSTAINVERSE 2K26, organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science.

SUSTAINVERSE 2K26 challenges students to PLAN • INNOVATE • SUSTAIN by creating technology-driven solutions for real-world problems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Hackathon Themes:

• AI & ML
• Education
• Healthcare
• Cybersecurity
• Open Innovation

The hackathon follows a two-stage process.

ROUND 1 – REGISTRATION & IDEA SHORTLISTING

All participating teams must submit their preliminary idea through the Round 1 registration process. The submitted problem statement, proposed solution, and presentation will be evaluated for preliminary shortlisting.

Only 30 teams will be shortlisted for the final 24-hour hackathon.

Round 1 evaluation criteria:

• Uniqueness
• Novelty
• Innovation
• Problem Relevance
• SDG Alignment
• Feasibility
• Potential Impact

Teams are required to prepare and submit their presentation using the official SUSTAINVERSE 2K26 Round 1 PPT template.

IMPORTANT:

The Problem Statement and Idea submitted during Round 1 are only for the shortlisting process. They do not lock your team into the same problem or idea for the final hackathon. Shortlisted teams may refine, change, or choose a different problem or idea during the final 24-hour hackathon.

FINAL ROUND – 24-HOUR HACKATHON

The shortlisted 30 teams will participate in the final 24-hour offline hackathon at DMI College of Engineering.

Participants will collaborate, build prototypes, develop innovative solutions, and compete to create meaningful real-world impact.

Hackathon Details:

Date: September 15–16, 2026
Duration: 24 Hours
Venue: DMI College of Engineering, Chennai
Team Size: Up to 4 Members
Shortlisted Teams: 30

Registration Fee:

No registration fee is collected during Round 1.

₹400 per shortlisted team (up to 4 members)
₹200 for shortlisted individual participants

Registration fee will be collected only from teams/participants shortlisted for the final 24-hour hackathon.

Prize Pool: ₹22,000

1st Prize: ₹10,000
2nd Prize: ₹7,000
3rd Prize: ₹5,000

IMPORTANT DATES:

Round 1 Registration & Idea Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026

Final 24-Hour Hackathon: September 15–16, 2026
Start Time: September 15, 2026 – 10:00 AM onwards

REGISTRATION:

Round 1 Registration & Idea Submission:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L31hyz8plrCdK8ovzA3tOXcl6Bl6I3sxoypyFe6vP-s/viewform

Official Event Website:
https://sustainverse2k26.vercel.app/

ROUND 1 SELECTION CRITERIA:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QMOKTf2uxg83lpBkeg_WkG6jMCpaTYHY/edit

OFFICIAL ROUND 1 PPT TEMPLATE:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cEkmFLeww6kZL0mM-7pUy7fe1pBHnR_-/edit

CONTACT:

Nandhini: +91 90424 89120
Samuel Rohan: +91 82209 93325

Faculty Coordinators:

Mrs. A. Divya: +91 88517 83950
Ms. U. Narmadha: +91 84282 00851

PLAN. INNOVATE. SUSTAIN.

Think different. Build meaningful solutions. Create a sustainable tomorrow.

Round 1 Idea Shortlisting
24-Hour Hackathon – SUSTAINVERSE 2K26

To be announced

SDG Goals

September 10, 2026 – Round 1 Registration & Idea Submission Deadline

Round 1 – Idea Submission & Shortlisting
Only 30 teams will be shortlisted for the final 24-hour hackathon.

Registration Fee – Payable only after shortlisting.

September 15–16, 2026 – Final 24-Hour Hackathon

₹400 per shortlisted team (up to 4 members)
₹200 for shortlisted individual participants

No registration fee is collected during Round 1 idea submission.
Registration fee will be collected only from participants/teams shortlisted for the final 24-hour hackathon.

DMI College of Engineering is located on NH-48 at Palanchur – Nazarathpet Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600123.

The campus is accessible by road and is located along the Chennai–Bengaluru Highway (NH-48). Participants can reach the venue by bus, car, taxi, or other local transportation.