✳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.
12 OCT 2026 · LAUNCH
Registration opened at 12 PM on 12 October and is live now. Form your team of four and register on HackCulture.
ONLINE ROUND
Pick one of the twenty problem statements, take it into the field, then build your 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.