✳02 / FROM THE FIRST STEP
From a spark of an idea to a stage that matters. Save the dates and plan your roadmap to the Grand Finale.
07 SEP 2026
Form your team of four. Registration opens on 7 September; the HackCulture registration link will be announced here.
ONLINE ROUND
Choose your challenge and turn an idea into a practical solution during the online preliminary round.
DEADLINE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Submit your solution on HackCulture. The submission deadline and requirements will be published here.
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
The jury evaluates submissions on technical strength and entrepreneurial potential, and selects the finalists.
27 DEC 2026 · GRAND FINALE
Present your working prototype at Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru. The Grand Finale is on 27 December, during the 25–27 December summit.
BEYOND THE FINALE
Winners and promising teams are guided toward incubation, industry connections and the next steps to grow.