SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, School of Computer Science Engineering, Department of CSE with Specialization in Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing organizes “HACKCELERATE ’26″- National Level 24-Hour Innovation Hackathon.
Hackcelerate ’26 is a national-level 24-hour innovation hackathon designed to bring together passionate innovators, developers, and problem-solvers from across the country. Participants will collaborate, ideate, and build impactful solutions using cutting-edge technologies in Big Data, Cloud Computing, AI, and emerging domains.
Dates: 30th & 31st January 2026
Duration: 24 Hours
Time: 10:00 AM (Day 1) to 10:00 AM (Day 2)
Venue: MLCP Data Science Lab, SRM IST – Ramapuram
Website Link: https://hackcelerate.vercel.app/
Convener
Dr. K. RAJA
Chairperson/SCSE
Co-Convener
Dr. A. Umamageswari
Associate Professor & HOD/BDA&CC
Faculty Co-ordinators
Dr. M. S. Minu, Assistant Professor/CSE-BDA & CC
Dr. S. Deepa, Assistant Professor/CSE-BDA & CC
Inauguration Ceremony
The Inauguration Ceremony of HACKCELERATE ’26, a National Level 24-Hour Innovation Hackathon, was held on 30th January 2026 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram. The event marked the beginning of an exciting journey of innovation, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.
The session commenced with Tamizh Thai Vazhthu, followed by a warm Welcome Address that highlighted the vision behind the hackathon and emphasized the importance of fostering innovation to build industry-ready engineers.
The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries:
Chief Guest: Shri Rajendra Prasad Behera, Scientific Officer ‘H’ & Head, Real-Time Systems Division, IGCAR
Guest of Honour: Mr. Suresh Kumar Raveendran, Director, Cloud Engineering, LTIMindtree Ltd
Presiding Officials:
Dr. M. Sakthi Ganesh, Dean (E&T)
Mr. Balikah J. Chelliah, Vice President – Administration
Dr. Rama Chaitanya, Vice President – Academic
Dr. Roopa, Vice President – Research
Dr. K. Raja, Chairperson – SCSE
The dignitaries addressed the gathering, emphasizing the significance of hackathons in nurturing problem-solving abilities and real-world technical exposure among students.
THE HACKATHON – 24 HOURS OF INNOVATION
Participants from various institutions across India engaged in continuous ideation, coding, and prototype development for 24 hours. Teams displayed exemplary teamwork, creativity, and technical competence, working tirelessly to craft impactful solutions addressing real-world challenges.
Valedictory Ceremony
The Valedictory Ceremony, held on 31st January 2026, marked the successful culmination of the hackathon. Participants presented their final prototypes to an expert jury, showcasing the culmination of their hard work and innovation.
The event was honored by:
Chief Guest: Mr. Abhishek K., Senior Technical Support Manager, Cloudera
Judge: Mr. Pathy Lakshminarayanan, Former Global Head of Corporate Governance, Tata Consultancy Services
Special International Guest: Dr. Jan Kral, Associate Professor & Vice Dean, Technical University of Košice (TUKE), Slovakia
Their insights, encouragement, and constructive evaluations elevated the event’s impact.
Prize Distribution:
One of the most awaited moments of the ceremony was the Prize Distribution, with a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000. The winners were:
First Place – ₹50,000
Team AuroraWave
SRMIST, Kattankulathur
Second Place – ₹30,000
Team OverClocked
PSNACET, KCET, VCET
Third Place – ₹20,000
Team NEXARA
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
Special Mentions
Uncoders
Tech Storm
Quadbit
Each team demonstrated outstanding technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
HACKCELERATE ’26 successfully fulfilled its mission of inspiring students to push boundaries and explore innovative solutions to modern-day challenges. The event fostered a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation, leaving participants motivated and industry-ready.
The Department of Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing extends heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, judges, mentors, faculty coordinators, student volunteers, and participants for making this national event a grand success.
