BuildX Hackathon | T-Hub x B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

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T-Hub x B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology - Chennai

BuildX Hackathon

Join today to solve real-world industry challenges, build innovative solutions, pitch your ideas to industry experts, and compete for exciting prizes - all in one high-impact hackathon

Dates :
4th and 5th Nov 2026

Venue:

B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent
Institute Of Science And Technology

Duration:
36 Hours Non-Stop
ideathon

Focus Areas:
Engineering, AI, ML, Robotics,
Sector-specific Challenges (TBA)

Dates:
13th and 14th oct 2026

Venue: Crescent Institute of Science & Technology

Duration:
48 Hours Non-Stop Ideathon

Focus Areas:
Engineering, AI, ML, Robotics, Sector-specific Challenges(TBA)

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About

Foster innovation and creativity across sectors

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Bridge the gap between academia and industry

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Empower students/startups to solve real-world challenges

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Provide mentorship and visibility to young innovators.

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

The Innovators Ideathon 2026 is a collaborative initiative by AIC T-Hub and B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science And Technology to drive creativity, problem-solving, and cutting-edge solutions across sectors. Scheduled for 4th & 5th Nov 2026 , the 36-hours non-stop Ideathon will empower students and early-stage startups to innovate with technologies like AI, ML, Robotics, and more.

Key Objectives

Foster innovation and creativity across sectors

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Bridge the gap between academia and industry

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Empower students/startups to solve real-world challenges

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Provide mentorship and visibility to young innovators.

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Foster innovation and creativity across sectors

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Bridge the gap between academia and industry

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Empower students/startups to solve real-world challenges

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Provide mentorship and visibility to young innovators.

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Why Participate?

Solve real-world problems and make an impact.

Win exciting cash prizes and get recognized.

Network with industry leaders and potential collaborators.

Get mentorship from top experts in technology and entrepreneurship.

Access AIC T-Hub’s innovation ecosystem and prototyping support.

Industry Problem Statements

SolveReal-World Industry Challenges. Build What Matters.

Step beyond theoretical learning and work on real-world challenges faced byindustry across Aerospace & Defence, Banking & FinTech, Sustainable Mobility, Automotive, Climate Tech and Urban Sustainability.
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This hackathon brings together students, innovators and technology enthusiasts to develop practical, scalable and technology-driven solutions to problems that have a direct impact on businesses, communities and society.

Aerospace & Defence

• Predictive Maintenance
• Aircraft Visual Inspection

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Banking & FinTech

• Payment Fraud Detection
• Data Privacy

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Mobility & Automotive

• Road Safety
• EV BatterySecond Life

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Climate & Urban Sustainability

• Street-Level Air Quality
• Carbon Footprint

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Foster innovation and creativity across sectors

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Bridge the gap between academia and industry

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Empower students/startups to solve real-world challenges

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Provide mentorship and visibility to young innovators.

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

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Who Can Participate?

University Students (UG/PG)

Early-stage Startups

Innovators with a prototype or MV

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of technology relevant to your idea (AI, ML, Robotics, etc.)

Participation Fee - 1200/- per Team

Team of 2-4 members (individual participation allowed but not preferred)

Working laptop with development tools installed

Willingness to work collaboratively for 48 hours

Idea brief or problem statement proposal during registration

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of technology relevant to your idea (AI, ML, Robotics, etc.)

Team of 2-5 members (individual participation allowed but not preferred)

Working laptop with development tools installed

Willingness to work collaboratively for 48 hours

Idea brief or problem statement proposal during registration

Registration

Participants can register via theintegrated Zoho Form on the T-Hub portal. The registration will include:

Basic information

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Team details

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Idea summary

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Technology stack

T-Hub brings together world-class executive education with India's leading innovation ecosystem to create an experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

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