SNS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY • DT PLAYHOUSE, SNS AI CAMPUS
HACKNEXT'26SERIES 2.0
One Day. Endless Possibilities →
"INNOVATE TODAY. TRANSFORM TOMORROW."
Hosted at DT PLAYHOUSE, SNS AI CAMPUS • Coimbatore
WHAT ISHACKNEXT'26?
HACKNEXT'26 SERIES 2.0 is an elite AI-Powered 24-Hour Hackathon held at SNS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (DT PLAYHOUSE, SNS AI CAMPUS), Coimbatore.
Powered by the renowned SNS Design Thinking Framework, this hackathon pushes students beyond basic prototypes to build scalable, market-viable AI solutions that create tangible real-world impact.
CODE
Architect neural logic, optimize algorithmic pipelines, and craft high-performance AI engines under the clock.
BY THE NUMBERS
ONE DAY • ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES • REAL IMPACT
Non-Stop Building
One Day. Endless Possibilities.
17-18 September 2026
From 9:00 AM Onwards @ DT Playhouse
External Fee ₹550
All-inclusive 24H hackathon experience
SNS I-Startups
Celebrated in 10 Years of Innovation
WHAT TO
EXPECT?
HACKNEXT'26 SERIES 2.0 is more than just code — it's an innovation launchpad built to accelerate student talent.
Click any perk card below to pop up complete details and eligibility.
EXCITING PRIZES
Grand cash prizes, sponsor bounties, tech kits, and accelerator opportunities for winning teams.
WINNER & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES
Official certified recognition for all team members endorsed by SNS College of Technology.
MENTORING BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Live guidance, architectural feedback, and technical mentorship from leading AI and tech professionals.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with passionate student innovators, tech leads, startup founders, and talent recruiters.
BUILD SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE REAL IMPACT
Turn creative concepts into real, working prototypes capable of solving urgent real-world problems.
"Redesigning Common Minds & Business Towards Excellence"
CHOOSE YOURAI DOMAIN& BUILD.
Click any domain card to pop up problem scopes, deliverables & recommended tech stack.
MEDTECH / BIOTECH / HEALTHTECH
Build clinical diagnostics, bio-signal monitoring, genomic analysis, assistive medical hardware, and AI predictive healthcare.
SMART AUTOMATION
Engineer autonomous robotic workflows, industrial IoT intelligence, agentic process automation, and intelligent edge control.
CLEAN AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Develop renewable energy microgrids, carbon footprint intelligence, automated waste segregation, and circular economy platforms.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Architect early warning flood/earthquake systems, autonomous search & rescue drones, emergency mesh networks, and relief dispatchers.
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
Optimize autonomous fleet dispatch, real-time urban traffic routing, cold-chain monitoring, and multi-modal supply chain logistics.
CYBERSECURITY
Build AI intrusion detection shields, automated zero-day vulnerability scanners, privacy-preserving cryptographic pipelines, and fraud prevention.
SCAN TO
REGISTER
Scan this QR code with your phone camera or Google Lens to open the official Google Registration Form. The fee payment QR (₹550) is provided directly inside the form!
Scan the QR on this page or click "OPEN FORM" to access the official Google Form.
Enter your team details (2-4 members), college name, and chosen AI innovation domain.
Scan the Fee Payment QR (₹550) embedded inside the Google Form and upload payment proof.
* Note: The payment QR code for ₹550 fee is located inside this Google Form. Confirmation will be verified upon arrival.
24 HOURS.
ONE JOURNEY.
Click any timeline stage or card to pop up complete schedule milestone details.
CHECK-IN, KIT COLLECTION & KICKOFF CEREMONY
Arrival at DT Playhouse, SNS AI Campus, registration verification, kit collection, swag distribution, and electrifying kickoff ceremony.
CHECK-IN, KIT COLLECTION & KICKOFF CEREMONY
"Innovate Today. Transform Tomorrow."
HOW IT
WORKS
SCAN QR TO OPEN FORM
Scan the website QR or click the register link to open the official Google Form. The ₹550 fee payment QR is provided directly inside the form.
EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE
Explore AI domains, select your vertical, brainstorm via the Design Thinking playbook, and plan your architecture.
24 HOURS OF AI BUILDING
Report at DT Playhouse, SNS AI Campus at 9:00 AM on 17 Sep. Hack non-stop with expert mentorship, Wi-Fi, and 24H facilities.
DEMO, WIN & TRANSFORM
Pitch working solutions to the expert jury, showcase live demos, collect certificates, and claim exciting prizes!
ASSEMBLE
YOUR SQUAD
HOVER OVER EACH ROLE NODE TO EXPLORE COMPLEMENTARY SQUAD CAPABILITIES (2-4 MEMBERS)
AI/ML ARCHITECT
Builds model logic, prompts, fine-tuning, embeddings, and intelligent agents.
BUILD FOR THE₹20,000PRIZE POOL
Click any prize tier card to pop up breakdown, incubation access & award perks.
₹20,000
+ SNS 1000 I-Startups Incubation Access
FIRST PLACE
HACKNEXT'26 Champion
- Major Share of ₹20,000 Prize Pool
- Winner Trophy & Mementos
- SNS 1000 I-Startups Incubation Access
- Winner Certificates of Excellence
SECOND PLACE
Second Overall Winner
- Runner-Up Cash Award from ₹20,000 Pool
- Runner-up Trophy
- Mentorship with Tech Founders
- Certificates of Achievement
SPECIAL AWARDS
Innovation & Design Thinking
- Special Recognition Award
- SNS AI Campus Accelerator Support
- Design Thinking Excellence Badge
- Cloud Credits & Swag Kits
ALL PARTICIPANTS
Guaranteed Recognition
- Official Participation Certificates
- 1-on-1 Mentoring by Industry AI Experts
- High-Value Networking Opportunities
- 24-Hour Campus Experience
ORGANIZED BY
Redesigning Common Minds & Business Towards Excellence
SNS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
SNS College of Technology (Autonomous) is a premier engineering institution in Coimbatore committed to disruptive technology, high-end computational infrastructure, and nurturing student entrepreneurs.
SNS INSTITUTIONS
Pioneering the revolutionary Design Thinking Framework across education and industry to transform common minds and businesses towards excellence.
STUDENT
COORDINATORS
Have questions regarding team registration, event rules, or reaching the SNS AI Campus? Reach out directly!
Click any coordinator card to pop up contact and helpline details.
GUGAN KM
HACKNEXT'26 Organizing Committee
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ONE DAY. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
SNS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY • DT PLAYHOUSE, SNS AI CAMPUS • 17, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026