BYTEFORGE2026
Hack the Future. Forge Intelligence. Build the Impossible.
Conducted by the Department of Generative AI & Spatial Informatics, SIMATS Engineering.
The hackathon, reimagined.
BYTEFORGE 2026 is a national-level innovation hackathon conducted by the Department of Generative AI & Spatial Informatics at SIMATS Engineering.
It brings together developers, designers, innovators, and AI enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges through collaboration, creativity, and emerging technology — all in a single, intense 6-hour sprint.
Whether you're shipping intelligent agents, building spatial interfaces, or hacking hardware — this is where the next generation of builders meets.
Six reasons to show up.
Innovation
Solve real-world problems with bleeding-edge tooling.
AI & Emerging Tech
Build with LLMs, vision, agents, spatial computing.
Networking
Meet founders, researchers, peers, and recruiters.
Industry Exposure
Direct access to mentors from leading AI companies.
Certificates
Official participation & winner certificates for all.
Exciting Prizes
Cash prizes, swag, internships, and recognition.
What's in store.
One arena. One battle.
Problem statements will be revealed only on the day of the hackathon. They will not be shared beforehand.
Software Track
Build full-stack applications, AI agents, generative interfaces, and intelligent systems.
The road to July 10.
How we evaluate.
Innovation
Originality and creativity of the solution.
Technical Depth
Engineering quality and execution.
Impact
Real-world feasibility and value.
Presentation
Demo clarity and storytelling.
The ground rules.
Questions, answered.
Who can participate?+
Any student from a recognized institution — undergraduate or postgraduate.
How many members are allowed in a team?+
Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.
Can AI tools be used?+
Yes. AI tools, copilots and open-source libraries are allowed.
Will food be provided?+
Food will not be provided by the organizers, but participants can purchase meals and refreshments from the on-campus canteen.
When will problem statements be released?+
Only on the day of the hackathon — no early access.
Can we register on the event day?+
No. Registration is online only and closes on July 8, 2026.
The humans behind it.
Claim your spot.
Registration is online only and closes on July 8, 2026. Teams of 2–4 members.
Sign in first — once you're in, you can fill out the official registration form for your team.
Please use your college email ID to sign in.
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OXIS is an event management and networking company that partners with colleges, communities, and startups to run hackathons, workshops, and technical programs — bridging ideas with opportunities. OXIS is offering internship opportunities to BYTEFORGE 2026 winners.