24-HOUR INTERNATIONAL HACKATHON
The flagship competitive crucible uniting elite innovators in AI, FinTech, Healthcare, Blockchain, Space Systems, and IoT.
WHERE IDEAS
BECOME
IMPACT.
FUSION 2K26 is not an ordinary hackathon. It is a rigorous, 24-hour crucible engineered by SKN IEEE Student Branch and IIC E-Cell SKNCOE.
We bring together the sharpest minds across Geo AI, Cyber security / Blockchain, Healthcare, Fintech, Space Technology, and IOT. Participants are confronted with authentic industry challenges, evaluated by domain pioneers, and tested against physical constraints.
THE COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION
Technical Rigor (SKN IEEE) × Venture Incubation (IIC E-CELL)
SKN IEEE Student Branch
Engineering research, IEEE councils & technical standards.
DeepTech · Region 10IIC E-CELL SKNCOE
Venture incubation, IPR mentorship & prototype scaling.
MoE IIC Certified
SKN IEEE STUDENT BRANCH × IIC E-CELL SKNCOE
SKN IEEE STUDENT BRANCH
Fostering academic research, technical standards, and computing architectures. Connects innovators with IEEE technical councils and global mentorship.
IIC E-CELL SKNCOE
Driving commercialization, IP strategy, and institutional incubation. Transforms midnight hackathon prototypes into scalable technological enterprises.
TOTAL PRIZE TREASURY
₹0
Allocated directly across overall champions, specialized domain leaders, and cutting-edge deeptech goodies.
EXCLUSIVE GOODIES & ACCESS
Comprehensive digital development bundle, cloud computational credits, and exclusive swags.
RUNNER-UP
Second highest cumulative jury evaluation across all 6 challenge domains.
GRAND WINNER
Highest scoring overall team demonstrating exceptional algorithmic depth, working prototype completeness, and defense poise.
DOMAIN CHAMPIONS
₹10,000 awarded to the top performing solution in each of the 6 distinct computing domain tracks.
EXCLUSIVE GOODIES & ACCESS
Comprehensive digital development bundle, cloud computational credits, and exclusive swags.
CHOOSE YOUR BATTLEFIELD.
6 specialized computing arenas. Explore problem statements, challenge parameters, and track directives.
MISSION TIMELINE.
7 Synchronized checkpoints from team registrations to the 24-hour physical hackathon climax at SKNCOE Pune.
SKNCOE CAMPUS PHYSICAL ARENA
0 PRE-EXISTING CODEFinalists assemble at SKNCOE Campus, Pune and build from zero code over 24 continuous hours with live jury check-ins, midnight code reviews, and final podium defense.
ROUND 02: 24-HOUR PHYSICAL HACKATHON
Following Round 1 qualification, finalists assemble at SKNCOE Campus in Pune. At 06:00 AM on 09 October, brand-new confidential problem statements unlock. Squads build from zero code over 24 continuous hours with live jury check-ins, midnight code reviews, and final podium defense.
REGISTER YOUR SQUAD
Enlist on Unstop to receive Round 1 challenge statements and official solution decks.
If your squad completes Round 1 PPT submission on time but is not shortlisted for the on-campus finals, you receive a ₹700 refund credited to the originating account.
UNSTOP ENROLLMENT
Registrations are actively processed via Unstop global hackathon portal.
FUSION IN FRAMES
The non-stop energy, late-night architecture sprints, and podium triumph captured across documentary reels and photography.
FUSION 2025! 24HR HACKATHON
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FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
Over 100+ hackathon innovators gathered before the illuminated FUSION backdrop during midnight sprints.
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
Faculty directors, IEEE chairs, and 50+ finalist teams united at the concluding awards assembly.
Participant Squad Sprints
Domain competitors showcasing their badge verification and sprint prototype readiness.
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
Late-night collaborative energy as squads assemble between prototype development phases.
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
High-performing project squad celebrating milestone recognition with mentors and jury members.
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
Student branch leaders coordinating multi-domain evaluation tracks and jury timelines.
Honorary Memento Presentation
Presenting the official IEEE commemorative trophy to esteemed technical patrons and mentors.
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
Distinguished faculty and IEEE committee addressing participants during the closing ceremony.
Innovators Cohort Showcase
Inter-college developers debriefing after 24 hours of non-stop algorithmic innovation.
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
FUSION 2025! A 24HR HACKATHON
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POWERING THE FUSION
Frontier technology partners and ecosystem sponsors backing the 24-hour sprint.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the team composition requirement for FUSION 2K26?
Teams may consist of 2 to 4 members. Inter-disciplinary and cross-college/university teams are fully eligible and encouraged. All team members must be enrolled students carrying valid institutional photo ID.
How does the ₹700 elimination refund mechanism work?
What deliverables are mandatory for Round 1 Online Screening?
Are Round 2 problem statements the same as Round 1?
How does the 24-team capacity quota operate at 6:00 AM?
What are the on-campus requirements at SKNCOE, Pune?
What is the evaluation criteria during the final defense?
Still have questions about FUSION 2K26?
Our organizers are available 24/7 on Discord and WhatsApp support channels.