CU InnovFest 2026

About the Event

The AI Hack Matrix - AI for Good: Solutions for Social Impact is a premier interdisciplinary 24-hour hackathon hosted at Chandigarh University, Punjab. It serves as a flagship initiative to harness the power of artificial intelligence to solve critical real-world challenges. It aims to provide a transformative space for students, innovators, and entrepreneurs to develop AI-driven solutions that prioritize humanitarian goals. The hackathon is part of the broader "India AI Impact" vision, serving as a precursor to global summits and supporting the goal of a technology-driven "Viksit Bharat".

ROUND 1 Pre-Screening and Idea Submission: After registration, each team will select one problem statement from the provided pool and submit a PowerPoint presentation for pre-selection by January 30, 2026. Shortlisted teams will advance to ROUND 2.

A bootcamp will be organized for all shortlisted teams.

PRE-EVENT: 3-Day Online Bootcamp | Dates: 2nd Feb 2026 – 4th Feb 2026

Workshop on AI Foundations and Technical Readiness
Workshop on Responsible and Trusted AI
Workshop on Design Thinking, Problem Framing, Pitch Preparation, and Round Briefing.

ROUND 2 (Elimination Round) 5^th Feb-16th Feb,2026: Teams will virtually present their ideas. Based on these presentations, a further shortlist will be created. The selected teams will advance to ROUND 3 and will be invited to participate in the main hackathon round on February 20–21, 2026, to be held offline at Chandigarh University (Gharuan, Mohali campus).

MAIN EVENT: ROUND 3 24-Hour Offline Interdisciplinary Hackathon
Dates: February 20–21, 2026 (Day 1 & Day 2)
Focus Areas: HealthTech, FinTech, and AgriTech

MODE OF EVENT:

Pre-event: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Main Event: Offline at Chandigarh University Campus.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : ₹1.5 Lakhs (Pool Prize) + Trophies + Certificates + Goodies + Incubation Facility + Internship Opportunities

PRE-EVENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Teams will be guided on how to create and modify their portfolios.

Who can participate ?

Engineering Students, B-School Students, Medical Students, Undergraduate and Postgraduate from all yea₹

Important Dates and Registration

Registration

Registration and Idea Submission

(Last Date: January 30, 2026)

Pre-Event

3-Day Online Bootcamp

2nd Feb 2026 – 4th Feb 2026

ROUND-2

Screening & Elimination Round

(Elimination Round) 5th Feb-16th Feb,2026

ROUND 3

Final Round (Offline)

February 20–21, 2026

Event SPOCs and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOCs

UIE: Er Jyoti Rani

Email: jyoti.e13835@cumail.com

Mobile Number: +91-9530674321

USB: Priyanka Chugh

Email: priyanka.e14624@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9417650793

About the Event

GENESIS-X is the flagship STAR innovation event of INNOVFEST 2026, uniting XR, AI, and intelligent game development. It features three major clusters:
1. RealityX – XR innovation hackathon.
2. AIxPlay (Gamathon) – 36-hour AI-powered game development challenge.
3. E-Combat – BGMI esports tournament.
GENESIS-X serves as a launchpad for interdisciplinary innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact.
REALITYX – The Future Reimagined
A challenge focused on XR for education, smart cities, the metaverse, and spatial computing, sponsored by Meta and Katputli Productions.
E-Combat 2.0 (BGMI Tournament), organised in official collaboration with Krafton India, and Gamathon (48-hour Game Development Marathon) are the flagship components of INNOVFEST 2026 under the Gaming & AVGC Zone. The event promotes competitive esports, game design, metaverse experiences, and AVGC skill development aligned with Digital India 2.0, Startup India, Skill India and India AI missions, attracting national student participation.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth : 2.50 Lakhs

Pre-event Brief description

Training sessions on Unity AR Foundation, XR Interaction Toolkit, Spatial Computing, Blender for XR, Workshops include digital twins, XR environments and immersive UX and a preparatory online orientation and enablement session focused on gameplay rules, fair play, game design principles, asset pipelines, and introduction to the game engines to ensure uniform readiness before main event participation.

Pre-event Format (workshop/bootcamp/webinar /as decided for your event )

The pre-event phase focuses on concept development, originality, and storytelling, allowing students to plan and present their ideas professionally.

Who can participate ?

University and external students interested in game development, immersive technologies, interactive media, eSports, XR, and metaverse concepts.

Important Date and Registration

Date of Pre-event	(Tentative for RealityX and Gamathon) 2-4 Feb 2026 (Tentative for E Combat) 16–18 January 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NIL
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	RealityX: ₹ 200 each Team Gamathon: ₹ 200 each team esports BGMI: Free

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

UIC: Mr Chander Partap Singh

Email: chander.e19097@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7508298832

About the Event

The Resilient India Initiative, led by Chandigarh University, is positioned as a national knowledge and policy-influencing effort addressing Climate Action & Disaster Resilience for a Sustainable Future. The Resilient India Star Event comprises Pre-Event Knowledge Series, a High-Level Round Table, and multiple competitions. As a part of the event there are 4 competitions:

Resilient World Solutions: A Multidisciplinary International Student Competition
Photography Competition
‘Disaster Awareness’ Documentary Competition
Policy Drafting Competition

Prize Money

Prize Pool : ₹1.5 Lakhs (against Scopus / Nature research publication + patents + Incubation)

Who can participate ?

Students from any discipline are welcome (engineering, design, business, media, planning etc.). Inter-college and inter-university teams are allowed.

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Pre-events: 21 Jan 2026 28 Jan 2026 4 Feb 2026 11 Feb 2026 Registration to Pre-event closes one day before the pre-event Main Event: 20-21 Feb 2026 Early Bird registration : 29th Dec 2025 - 10th Jan 2026 \| Registration Closes on 15th Jan 2026 \| Wild Card Entry: 16th Jan-14th Feb 2026
Resilient India	Nil
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 500

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Ashima Banker

Email: director.uid@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9925272773

About the Event

UILS, Chandigarh University Organising Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026, is a landmark legal event that brings together exceptional law students, academicians, and legal professionals from across the country. This prestigious competition aims to foster excellence in legal research and advocacy while providing a national platform for intellectual exchange and skill enhancement. Participants will engage with complex legal issues and present their arguments before distinguished jurists, eminent academicians, and renowned legal practitione₹ The competition will be conducted in a hybrid format, ensuring accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity for participants nationwide.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth 2,17,000, Prize worth (across different categories)

Pre-event Brief description

Structure of the Event
The Pre-Event will commence on 23rd January 2026.
This will be followed by the Pre-Rounds on 5th February 2026, and the Quarter-Final Rounds on 6th and 7th February 2026.
(All these rounds will be conducted in online mode.)
The top four teams qualifying from the Quarter-Finals will advance to the Semi-Final Rounds, which will be conducted offline (on campus) on 20th February 2026.
The competition will culminate in the Grand Final on 21st February 2026, held on campus.
This competition promises to be a rigorous and enriching experience, reinforcing advocacy skills, research competence, and professional excellence among aspiring legal professionals.

Who can participate ?

Five-year and three-year Law students.

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Release of Moot Proposition: 12th January 2026 Opening of Registration: 12th January 2026 Last Date of Registration: 19th January 2026 Clarifications to Moot Proposition: 21st January 2026 Soft Copy Submission of Memorials: 4th February 2026 Researcher’s Test & Pre-Rounds: 5th February 2026 Quarter Final Rounds: 7th February 2026 Semi-Final Rounds: 20th February 2026 Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony: 21st February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	4000 Rs per team

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Sumit Sharma

Email: Sumit.Law@Cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8219319274

Dr Ruchika Sharma

Email: ruchika.e8073@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9855162984

About the Event

Case Verse - International Case Study & Simulation Competition in collaboration with the Harvard Business Publishing Education is a flagship, high-impact academic–industry interface designed to challenge the next generation of business leaders to think boldly, act strategically, and decide responsibly. Anchored around the theme “Leveraging AI for Sustainable Business Solutions,” CaseVerse immerses participants in complex, real-world business scenarios where artificial intelligence, innovation, and sustainability intersect.
This national-level competition goes beyond conventional case-solving. Participants engage with industry-integrated, future-focused problem statements, applying AI-driven insights to address pressing challenges across domains such as Digital Transformation, FinTech & Financial Inclusion, ESG & Green Innovation, Futuristic Supply Chains, Industry 5.0, and Global Trade & Geopolitical Tech Dynamics. The event emphasizes not just analytical rigor, but also ethical reasoning, strategic foresight, and impact-oriented decision-making

Structure of the Event: Presentation: 4-5 minutes per team + Q&A with judges

Theme

Leveraging AI for Sustainable Business Solutions

Collaboration with

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
I-₹30,000,
II- ₹20,000,
III-₹10,000

Pre-event Brief description

The Online Preliminary Round of Case Verse - International Case Study & Simulation Competition serves as the first gateway to this prestigious national platform. Designed to test conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and strategic reasoning, this round enables teams from across the country to compete on a common digital stage.
In this round, registered teams will be provided with a curated business case / simulation-based problem aligned with the central theme “Leveraging AI for Sustainable Business Solutions.” Participants are expected to analyze the problem, identify key managerial challenges, apply AI-driven and sustainability-focused frameworks, and propose structured, insight-led solutions within the stipulated timeline

Who can participate ?

Undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized universities and institutions across India
Working professionals, industry practitioners, and early-career managers
Participants from Management, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Data Analytics, Technology, and allied domains
Cross-disciplinary teams with a strong interest in AI, strategy, innovation, and sustainable business solutions

Important Date and Registration

Date of Pre-event	7th February, 2026 (Online)
Date of Main Event	21st Feb, 2026 (On-Campus)
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	500
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Pardeep Kumar

Email: pardeep.e8925@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9988006454

Dr. Ramneek Ahluwalia

Email: ramneek.e11464@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8146301030

About the Event

This two days Workshop will introduce participant to the fundamentals of Printed Circuit Board Design, Value of Schematics, Libraries, Overview of Routing, Basic Signal Integrity, and Integration of Design to Manufacturing Processes through Industry (Altium, USA) lead workshop. Also, participants will be introduced to Altium Student Lab, an online platform by Altium for learning basics of PCB Design.
Workshop will be conducted in online mode and all the participants must have a compatible system with Altium Designer.

Event Structure
DAY-1 (20th Feb 2026), Two Sessions

Before Lunch: Introduction to Altium Student Lab and PCB Design Flow.
After Lunch: Hands on session on PCB Design using Altium Designer.
DAY-2 (21st Feb 2026), Two Sessions

Before Lunch: Hands on session on PCB Design using Altium Designer.
After Lunch: Time-bound task on PCB Design.

Collaboration with

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
Altium Global Scholarship Program for two best designers (worth $5000, Rs 4.45 lac, each)

Who can participate ?

Any Individual from Engineering/Sciences with basic knowledge of Circuit Design.

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Rajpreet Singh

Email: rajpreet.ece@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9988878439

About the Event

Droneforge is the core competitive event where teams design, build, and pilot their drones through a timed obstacle course. If you are interested in Drones/UAV/UAS/Drone Piloting then this event is for you. Competition is divided into Junior (School student and UG First Year) and Senior (2nd Year onwards) Category
Registration Fees: For Junior category – Rs400 & For Senior category –Rs800. Team size 3-5 membe₹ All Engineering branch students and school students are eligible to participate in this competition.
Prize Money
Junior Category (School students and 1st Yr UG) First prize: Rs 10,000 ; Second Prize: Rs 5,000
Senior Category (2nd Yr UG onwards) - First prize: Rs 50,000 ; Second Prize: Rs25,000 ; Third Prize: Rs 10,000
Note: Thisspecific rules and regulations available during the Pre-event which is mandatory for all particiapant to register.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
₹ ₹ 1 Lacs

Pre-event Brief description

In order to assist the studentswith technical expertise and guidelines for design and building a drone along with flying guidance, a Pre-event workshop is scheduled for two days on 13th feb 2026 & 14th feb 2026. This will give students the entire rules and regulations along with safety guidelines for the main event. Details of drone specifications and informations will be acquired from each participants and will be guided them for the main event scheduled on 20th Feb 2026.

Who can participate ?

For Basic or Junior category, all school students and UG 1st Year and for advanced or senior category all UG students from 2nd year onwards can participate

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	13th Feb 2026 & 14th Feb 2026 for Pre-event Workshop and 20th Feb 2026 is the DroneForge competition
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹400 Basic Category and ₹800 Advanced Category

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Mr. Ajin Branesh

Email: ajin.e8705@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7548898308

About the Event

ProtoWar 1.0 is a hardware & prototype development competition at Chandigarh University, where student teams design and build innovative working prototypes to solve real-world problems using rapid prototyping and emerging tech like IoT, robotics, and embedded systems.
The event follows a structured journey from registration and screening to on-site development, final presentation, and awards/exhibition, featuring exciting prize money, special recognitions (like Sustainability & Social Impact), and participation certificates.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
₹ 1.50 L

Pre-event Brief description

During the pre-event, experts our final-year students who have started their own startups in collaboration with IIT Delhi—also five-time hackathon winners—will participate. During the discussion, they will elaborate on the competition, technical aspects, and key pathways to success.

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars

Important Date and Registration

Dates	Pre-event: 13th & 14th February 2026 Main Event: 20th & 21st February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹500

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. U. Hariharan

Email: hariharan.e11201@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7603850255

Mr. Sant Kumar Maurya

Email: sant.e13548@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8922973108

About the Event

Milletverse 2026 is an innovation-driven product development challenge designed to promote millet-based food innovations aligned with health, nutrition, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
The event encourages students to explore millets as future foods by integrating scientific knowledge, creativity, product design, and market strategy. The program includes expert-led workshops, structured ideation support, and competitive product development, culminating in a Grand Finale where student-developed millet products are showcased and evaluated.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
1st Prize: ₹8,000
2nd Prize: ₹4,000
3rd Prize: ₹3,000

Pre-event Brief description

Pre-Event Workshop & Ideation (Hybrid Mode)
Date: 10 February 2026
Duration: One Day (Two Sessions)
Venue: A1 Block (417)
Session 1: From Grain to Innovation – Understanding Millets & Ideation
Session 2: From Concept to Creation – Product Design & Prototyping Strategies

Who can participate ?

Open to UG, PG, and PhD students
Students from all disciplines including Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Management, Engineering, and allied areas
Interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teams are encouraged
No prior experience required; interest in innovation and food entrepreneurship is sufficient

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	10 Feb 2026 (Pre-event ) & Last date for registration 5th Feb,2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable)	₹200 participant
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr Yachna Sood

Email: hod.agri@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8198881537

About the Event

The Department of Chemistry, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, is organizing a workshop titled “Revealing the Invisible: Instrumental Chemistry in Environmental Monitoring” as part of CU InnovFest 2026. The workshop focuses on modern analytical instruments such as UV–Visible Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, FT-IR, and GC–MS, highlighting their role in detecting and interpreting environmental pollutants. The program will include expert lectures, live demonstrations, hands-on training, and an interactive quiz, and will be led by Dr. Narinder Singh, Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT Ropar. As an added benefit, each registered participant will receive free analysis of five FT-IR samples, valid for three months from the date of registration, while the first prize winner will be awarded free analysis of 10 FT-IR samples and one GC–MS sample, offering enhanced practical exposure and research support.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
First Prize- ₹5000
Second Prize - ₹3000
Third Prize- ₹2000

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	20-21 February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 250

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Monika Verma

Email: monika.appsci@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9478265207

About the Event

AI Quest: The Mystery Trail 2.0 is an innovative, multi-stage AI-enabled treasure hunt organized by the Department of Mathematics, blending chess, quizzes, coding, mathematics, and sustainability into an exciting problem-solving journey. Designed as a mini smart-city hackathon, the event challenges student teams to overcome sequential “defenders” — first through strategic chess, then AI-based quiz or coding challenges — before embarking on a campus-wide treasure hunt. Each stage integrates AI tools and real-world mathematical problems aligned with SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), focusing on green transport, emission reduction, and smart infrastructure. Teams progress by unlocking clues through logical reasoning, data analysis, and collaboration, ultimately leading them to the final treasure. The event promotes critical thinking, teamwork, ethical AI awareness, and sustainability, making learning immersive, competitive, and future-oriented.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
1st Prize – ₹11,000
2nd Prize – ₹9,000
3rd Prize – ₹5,000

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	20-21 February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹500 per TEAM

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Akanksha Singh

Email: akanksha.e10462@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9888414611

About the Event

PhysX Fusion 2026 is designed to integrate Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence, offering a unique platform for undergraduate and postgraduate students to explore emerging scientific frontiers through quizzes, expert awareness sessions, and an ideathon. PhysX Fusion emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and real-world problem solving, encouraging students from diverse academic backgrounds to engage with cutting-edge concepts in a structured and inclusive manner. PhysX Fusion follows a three-phase academic and innovation-driven structure, designed to progressively assess students’ conceptual understanding, awareness of emerging technologies, and innovative thinking in the domains of Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence. Outcome:
Phase I will consist of an online quiz. Based on quiz scores, the top 100 participants will be shortlisted.
Phase II will include an awareness session for all the registered candidates. Also, shortlisted participants will be invited to submit their ideathon ideas. From these submissions, the top 10 ideas will be selected. Phase III will be an offline round, where the shortlisted teams will present their ideas in front of an external judging panel.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
1st Prize – ₹11,000
2nd Prize – ₹8,000
3rd Prize –₹5,000

Pre-event Brief description

PhysX Fusion 2026 includes a structured Pre-Event Enablement Program aimed at preparing participants for the final innovation and ideation rounds. The pre-event phase begins with an online screening quiz to assess participants’ foundational knowledge and analytical skills. Based on performance, the top 100 participants are shortlisted.
Shortlisted students then participate in an Awareness Session titled “Quantum & AI in Action”, which provides conceptual grounding, exposure to emerging technologies, and guidance on translating physics concepts into practical solutions. During the pre-event phase, participants are mentored to refine their ideas and submit innovative concepts related to Physics, Quantum Technologies, and AI, ensuring they are well-prepared for the offline Ideathon round.

Who can participate ?

UG (All SEM), PG (All Sem), and Research Scholars

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Registration Opens: January 2026 Last Date of Registration (Phase I – Quiz): 31 January 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	Rs 250
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	Nil

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Shivani Singla

Email: shivani.e11423@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9915735656

About the Event

Robo Race (3 race formats) : An exciting robotics race event where teams compete in three different race categories to test speed, stability, control, and real-time decision making. Participants will navigate track challenges and race against the clock to prove their robot’s performance and design efficiency.
Maze Solver Competition: A problem-solving robotics competition where autonomous robots must detect paths, avoid dead-ends, and reach the finish point inside a maze in the shortest time. The event focuses on algorithmic thinking, sensor integration, and accurate navigation.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
RoboRace 1.0 – 1st Prize :- 15000, 2nd Prize:- 10000 Maze Solver – 1st Prize :- 10000, 2nd Prize:- 5000

Pre-event Brief description

Before the main event, a 2-day hands-on workshop will be conducted on 5th and 6th February 2026 to help participants prepare for the Robo Race (all 3 formats) and the Maze Solver Competition.
In this workshop, participants will get practical training on robot assembly and wiring, motor control, sensor interfacing, basic coding and debugging, track/maze strategies, and test runs on sample race tracks and maze setups. The goal is to build confidence, improve performance, and ensure teams are competition-ready.

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	5th Feb 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	Maze Solver- ₹299Per Team, Robo Race- ₹399 Per Team, Maze Solver + Robo Race - ₹499 Per Team

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Mr. Sant Kumar Maurya

Email: sant.e13548@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8922973108

About the Event

CONFLOAT-3.0 is a departmental technical competition organized by the Department of Civil Engineering under Innovfest-2026, focusing on the design and development of floating concrete models using lightweight and innovative materials. The event provides hands-on experiential learning by applying principles of concrete technology, buoyancy, material optimization, and sustainable construction while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and industry-oriented practical skills.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
Rs 10,000 (First Prize: 5000 Second Prize: 3500 Third Prize: 1500 )

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	20-02-2026 and 21-02-2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NIL
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹500

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Er. Prince Sharma

Email: prince.e2573@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7508404608

About the Event

Theme: Healthy Earth Healthy People. The event is focused on creative and innovative solutions related to futuristic cities and their citizens. The problem statements are curated to solve the problems that address the Sustainable Development Goals as laid out by United Nations

Prize Money

Prize Pool :
₹25,000

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars from STEM background

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Event	20th-21st Feb, 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Shubham Negi

Email: shubham.e11708@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9557062560

About the Event

The Future Build Innovation Pitch Competition is a platform designed to encourage students and young innovators to present forward-thinking solutions for the construction and built environment sector. The event focuses on innovations that combine engineering fundamentals, sustainability, and emerging technologies such as AI to address real-world challenges in buildings and infrastructure. Participants pitch their ideas before an expert panel, highlighting the problem statement, innovative solution, technical feasibility, and future impact.

Collaboration with

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Rs 10,000 (Winner-₹5000, 1st Runner up- ₹3000, 2nd Runner up-₹2000 )

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars from STEM background

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Last date for Registration for the event: 18 Feb,2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 250

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr.Harpreet Lubana

Email: harpreet.e2018@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9463821870

About the Event

The Bio-Circular Innovation Sprint is a rapid ideation–based skill discovery event designed for Biotechnology Engineering and Food Technology students. The purpose of this activity is to identify “waste → value” conversion opportunities and generate early-stage green innovation concepts that support circular economy thinking within the agri-food and bioprocess ecosystem. Students will work in small teams to map one selected waste stream and propose a feasible biotechnological / food-processing pathway for converting that waste into a high-value product or functional intermediate. The focus is on concept clarity, sustainability mindset, and discipline-specific innovation.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : First Place ₹ 5,000
Second Place ₹ 3,000
Third Place ₹ 2,000

Pre-event Brief description

Online Presentation for Screening of projects on 9 Feb 2026

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Last date for registration is 5 Feb 2026 First Phase / Pre: 9 Feb 2026 Final Event: 20 Feb 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	₹ 300
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Rohit Sharma

Email: rohit.e15684@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7018126648

About the Event

Code Relay 2.0 is a team-based competitive programming event where participants solve coding challenges in a relay format, passing partially completed solutions among teammates. The challenges are curated to cover fundamental programming concepts such as data structures, algorithms, logical reasoning, and debugging skills, making the event both intellectually stimulating and practically relevant. Code Relay 2.0 encourages peer learning, healthy competition, and real-time application of theoretical knowledge.

Prize Money

Prize Pool :Prize Pool worth ₹ 30,000

Who can participate ?

All UG, PG Students and research scholars

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	15-02-2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 500

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Er. Dilshad Kaur, Dr. Gurmeet Kaur Saini and Er. Komalpreet Saini

Email: events.cse2@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9877529734,+91-9056101697, +91-9780698976

About the Event

A hovercraft is a vehicle that glides over surfaces using a cushion of air. It uses fans or blowers to generate lift, allowing it to hover slightly above the ground, reducing friction and enabling smooth, multidirectional movement

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
1st Prize – Electronic Kit worth ₹10,000
2nd Prize – Electronic Kit worth ₹5,000
3rd Prize – Electronic Kit worth ₹3,000

Pre-event Brief description

NA

Who can participate ?

Engineering and Polytechnic students

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	NA
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Anuj Gupta

Email: anuj.e13929@cumail.in

About the Event

The event is a multidisciplinary forensic competition designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to real-world criminal investigations. It progresses through well-structured stages, including forensic photography, crime scene investigation, and laboratory analysis, closely simulating actual forensic workflows. Strong emphasis is placed on court-oriented reporting, documentation, and scientific presentation, ensuring participants develop professional reporting skills. A dedicated pre-event enablement program supports and prepares participants for the competition, enhancing their readiness and confidence. Overall, the event strengthens analytical thinking, practical forensic skills, teamwork, innovation, and bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world forensic application.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
First Prize:₹ 2500
Second Prize:₹ 1500
Third Prize:₹ 1000

Pre-event Brief description

The Pre-Event Enablement Program is designed to prepare participants for the multidisciplinary challenges of the competition by strengthening both their conceptual understanding and practical readiness. Prior to the main event, orientation sessions will be conducted to familiarize participants with the structure of the competition and its expectations. Expert-led interactions will focus on key forensic domains such as forensic photography, crime scene investigation, evidence handling, documentation, and presentation skills. Participants will be clearly briefed on competition rules, evaluation criteria, and the expected deliverables at each stage. This structured preparation ensures a uniform knowledge base among all participants and promotes confidence, accuracy, and professionalism. The process begins with the event announcement and participant registration, followed by orientation and rule briefing, skill enhancement sessions, and ultimately leads to full participant readiness for the main event.

Who can participate ?

Undergraduates and Postgraduate students from Health Sciences

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	NA
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 200

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Sakshi Manhas

Email: sakshi.e14722@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8219324387

Dr. Sahil Sharma

Email: sahilsharma.uiahs@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7888837701

About the Event

This national-level interdisciplinary innovation challenge aims to promote disease prevention and therapeutic nutrition through the development of innovative, healthy street foods using local and indigenous ingredients. Participants are encouraged to identify a specific disease or health condition and design a street food concept that supports prevention, management, or recovery through scientifically sound nutritional principles. Emphasis is placed on the use of locally available, culturally acceptable ingredients to ensure affordability, sustainability, and scalability. By combining innovation, nutrition science, and real-world feasibility, the challenge aims to bridge the gap between clinical nutrition and everyday food habits, promoting healthier choices at the community level.

Prize Money

Prize Pool :₹2,500 – (Ist Position)
₹1,500 – (2nd Position)
₹1,000 –(3rd position)

Pre-event Brief description

Participants are expected to undertake self-preparation in advance by developing a basic understanding of common lifestyle diseases and their nutritional implications. Familiarity with the role of food in disease prevention and management is essential for effective participation. Awareness of local, indigenous, and traditional ingredients, along with their functional health benefits, is strongly encouraged. Additionally, participants should be comfortable with popular Indian street food formats to enable practical, culturally relevant, and scalable innovation.

Who can participate ?

Undergraduates and Postgraduate students from Health Sciences

Important Date and Registration

Date of Pre-event	NA
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	100

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Mandeep Singh

Email: mandeep.e11393@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9465044564

About the Event

A national-level interdisciplinary innovation challenge focused on digital patient management. This event will be conducted in a team-based format, encouraging collaborative learning. Each team will consist of students from different departments working together. Students will collectively analyze the case and diagnose the disease using AI under interdisciplinary approach.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : ₹10,000 – (Ist Position)
₹5,000 – (2nd Position)
₹3,000 – (3rd Position)

Pre-event Brief description

The Pre-Event Enablement Program is an exclusive preparatory training designed for selected multidisciplinary Allied Health Sciences teams. It equips participants with essential knowledge of the challenge format, tools, and evaluation criteria. Through hybrid learning and clinical simulations, teams gain hands-on exposure to virtual patient scenarios and AI-assisted care planning. Expert-led sessions strengthen clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving skills. This program ensures participants are confident, competent, and competition-ready before the main event.

Who can participate ?

Undergraduates and Postgraduate students from Health Sciences

Important Date and Registration

Date of Pre-event	NA
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 300

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Ms. Shanoo Sharma

Email: shanoo.e11565@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9541792878

Ms. Shubhanjli Sharma

Email: shubhanjli.e19383@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7876927431

Ms. Akrishti

Email: akrishti.e17966@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9877681368

About the Event

The event will comprise of expert session(s) and a panel discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence in designing an affordable and patient-centric healthcare system. The primary objectives of the event will be:
1. To inspire innovative solutions that harness AI for major healthcare challenges (Diagnostics to Treatment).
2. To encourage the design of novel pharmaceutical products and delivery systems with better patient compliance.
3. To facilitate the integration of time-tested traditional medicinal systems with next-generation digital and genomic technologies.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : NA

Who can participate ?

Undergraduates and Postgraduate students from Health Sciences

Important Date and Registration

Date of Pre-event	20-2-26
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Ms. Neha Kumari

Email: events.uips@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8894998821

About the Event

ShelterGenius 3.0 is an interdisciplinary design event centered on reimagining compact, intelligent living for the work-from-home era. The challenge invites participants to design an AI-enabled modular studio unit within a 4 × 4 m footprint, tailored for single-occupant living and working. The event brings together ideas from architecture, engineering, and computing, encouraging integrated design approaches that address space efficiency, modular construction, human-centred comfort, and smart automation systems. Participants present their concepts through architectural designs and conceptual or simulated AI-driven system demonstrations, supported by AR/VR visualisations or scaled physical models, creating an immersive showcase of future-ready micro-living solutions.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : 1st Prize: ₹15,000
2nd Prize: ₹10,000
3rd Prize: ₹5,000

Pre-event Brief description

Prior to the main event, participants receive focused orientation and mentoring on the ShelterGenius design framework, modular design for compact living, and human-centred comfort strategies. Guidance is also provided on conceptual AI and automation workflows, sensor–response logic, and their integration with architectural design. In addition, participants are introduced to AR/VR workflows and best practices for immersive presentations. The pre-event programme is conducted in hybrid mode, with online sessions and optional on-campus support.

Who can participate ?

Undergraduate students from Architecture, Design, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, etc.

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	12 January 2026 — Registration Opens 4 February 2026 — Stage I Submission Deadline 5 February 2026 — Shortlisting Announcement 6 February 2026 — Pre-Event Enablement Program 20 February 2026 — Final Jury and Winner Announcement
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 200

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Kapil Kumar Sinah

Email: kapil.e17598@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9806181263

About the Event

TechCouture: Fashion Meets Innovation is a fashion show competition under InnovFest 2026, celebrating the convergence of fashion, technology, and innovation. The event invites students from Chandigarh University and other design institutes to present concept-driven, future-forward fashion collections on a professional runway. The event comprises one main competition: - TechCouture Fashion Show (Phase 2 – Live Runway)

Prize Money

Prize Pool : 1st Prize: ₹11,000
2nd Prize: ₹7,000
3rd Prize: ₹5,000

Who can participate ?

Students from Chandigarh university and other design institutes

Important Date and Registration

Dates of Pre-event	15 January 2026 – Phase 1 Concept & Sketch Submission 17 January 2026 – Shortlisting Announcement 17 February 2026 – Lookbook Submission & Virtual Confirmation 21 February 2026 – Live Fashion Show & Winner Announcement
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 500

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Arshneet Kaur

Email: arshneet.e15959@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7015610992

About the Event

Learning Carnival 2025 is a two-day departmental level event themed “Celebrating Innovative Pedagogies”, designed to empower future educators through experiential learning. The carnival features three major events. The AI Tools Marathon familiarizes participants with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva AI, and Copilot through live demo stations. The Pedagogy Competition encourages micro-teaching using storytelling, technology, case studies, and drama. The Learning Through Theatre event uses skits to highlight classroom challenges, inclusion, ethics, and innovation. Together, these events promote creativity, collaboration, digital fluency, and professional growth among teacher trainees.

Important Date and Registration

Date of Pre-event	20-21 February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Pooja Rani

Email: Pooja.e13986@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9417739849

About the Event

A transformative two-day summit demonstrating practical AI implementation through live student projects, industry leader insights, competitive challenges, and interactive experiences.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
1st Prize – ₹11,000
2nd Prize – ₹8,000
3rd Prize – ₹5,000

Who can participate ?

Students from all disciplines

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	7th February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr.Sharneet Singh Jagirdar, FRM

Email: headprojects.aitmba@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9855327772

About the Event

Chef de campus is a dynamic culinary event that blends heritage recipes with modern innovation. It promotes skill development, creativity, AI-enabled menu designing, digital storytelling, and sustainable cooking, empowering students to explore the future of food and hospitality.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
Two 1st Prize – ₹7,000 (Total ₹14,000)
4 Runner Up – ₹3,000 (Total ₹12,000)

Pre-event Brief description

* Announcement & Registration * Chef de campus is a departmental culinary event themed “Food Future: Tradition Meets Technology”, designed to prepare students for evolving trends in food and hospitality.

Who can participate ?

Academic Level: Open to all High School, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate students. Inclusivity: Students from any stream are eligible and encouraged to compete. Participation: Team of 2 to 5 participants

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	11th February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	Rs 500
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Mr. Saurabh Khurana

Email: saurabh.e9815@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9779704817

About the Event

The Itinerary Innovators Challenge aims to develop students’ practical skills in tour planning, destination research, market segmentation, costing, and experiential design. The competition encourages students to create innovative, feasible, and responsible tourism itineraries aligned with current industry trends and traveler expectations.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
*First Prize – 21000 (7000 cash + 14000 (Value Added Course)
*Second Prize – 15000 (5000 cash + 10000 (Value Added Course)
*Third Prize – 8000 (3000 cash + 5000 (Value Added Course)

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	10 February 2026 (Tuesday)
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	Rs 500
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Ms Aishwarya Khanna

Email: aishwarya.e15799@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9815544566

About the Event

Vanity Cup is a multi-stage professional competition designed to assess and enhance students’ grooming excellence along with essential soft skills required in today’s industry. The event focuses on professional presentation, advanced styling techniques, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and overall personality development. Participants are evaluated on hygiene standards, stage presence, personal branding, and awareness of current industry trends, making Vanity Cup a holistic platform that supports confidence building, professional conduct, and employability readiness.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
First Prize – 7000 (7000 cash + Certificate)
Second Prize – 5000 (5000 cash + Certificate)
Third Prize – 3000 (3000 cash + Certificate)

Pre-event Brief description

Vanity Cup sets the stage where grooming excellence meets communication, confidence, and professional readiness for the modern world.

Who can participate ?

Academic Level: Open to all High School, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate students.
- Inclusivity: Students from every stream are eligible and encouraged to compete.
- Participation: Individual

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	20-21 Feb 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	250 per student

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Ms Simarjeevpal Kaur

Email: simarjeev.e18011@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9878614997

About the Event

" WealthCraft Challenge-2.0 " is a high-stake portfolio management competition designed to identify and nurture the next generation of financial analysts & investo₹ Partnering with Grant Thornton & Stockgro, leading Consulting and Brokerage firm this will provide investment acumen & strategic thinking showcasing platform.

Theme
“The Alpha Quest: Outperforming the Market”
• Challenge Areas
Asset Allocation & Diversification
Asset Allocation & Diversification
Strategic Portfolio Rebalancing
Performance Benchmarking and Analysis
Overall Risk Adjusted Return

Important Dates & Timeline
• 8th February 2026 – Registration Closes
• 9th February 2026 – Pre-Event Orientation & Workshop-Online
• 10th February – 19th February 2026 – Portfolio Creation & Management Period
• 20th February 2026 – Final Presentation, Evaluation & Live Investment Round-On campus

Stage:1 Registration
• Teams of 3 –5 students register for the event.
• Registration closes on 8th February 2026.
• Each registered team becomes eligible for the Pre-Event Workshop.

Stage 2: Pre-Event Orientation & Workshop (9th February 2026)-Online
All registered participants will attend an online pre-event session where:
• The event structure, rules, and evaluation criteria will be explained.
• Participants will be briefed on portfolio creation, investment strategies, and performance analysis.
• Demonstration of the StockGro platform will be conducted.
• Teams will be guided on how to create and modify their portfolios.

Stage 3: Portfolio Creation & Management (10 Days)
• Each team will receive virtual capital of ₹10,00,000 (10 Lakhs).
• Teams must construct and manage a diversified investment portfolio using the StockGro app.
• Portfolio changes, rebalancing, and strategy refinement are allowed during this period.
• Teams are encouraged to focus on:
1. Asset Allocation & Diversification
2. Risk Management
3. Strategic Rebalancing
4. Performance Benchmarking

Stage 4: Final Presentation & Evaluation (20th February 2026)-On Campus
On the final day, teams will:
1. Present their final portfolios.
2. Explain the rationale behind investment decisions.
3. Showcase percentage returns and overall portfolio growth.
4. Discuss risk factors and performance comparison with benchmarks.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
₹35000 (Industry certifcations /Merchandise/Cash)
1st prize - ₹20000
2nd Prize- ₹10000
3rd Prize- ₹5000

Pre-event Brief description

✔Students from any discipline, schools, colleges and universities
✔Teams of 2–5 members

Who can participate ?

Open to UG, PG, and Schools students Students from all disciplines

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Registration Closes: 8th February, 2026, Pre-event Workshop: 9th February 2026( Online) Final round 20th February 2026 (on campus )
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	₹500 per team
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	Not Applicable

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Deepika Puri

Email: deepika.e19137@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9780723182

Dr. Nitin Gupta

Email: nitin.e19038@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8628810506

About the Event

Think Like an Economist 5.0 is an academic and creative initiative that encourages students from all disciplines to explore economic thinking, policy awareness, and real-world issues through creativity and critical analysis. The event blends economics with visual expression and public engagement, and features two flagship competitions-DRESS LIKE AN ECONOMIST & POSTER MAKING COMPETITION that allow participants to present economic ideas in innovative and thoughtful ways.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth
Trophies and Internship Opportunities from PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Winners

Who can participate ?

Students from Schools and Universities

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Main event	21st February, 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹ 100 Per Participant

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Harwinder Kaur

Email: harwinder.e14557@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9988430005

About the Event

Apex AdSprint is a groundbreaking 24-hour, on-campus digital marketing hackathon where students work like real marketing teams—ideating strategies, building campaigns, optimizing ads, and leveraging AI for faster, smarter decisions. Powered by SimBound, a global digital marketing simulation platform, participants run live campaigns with virtual budgets and experience real-time performance under pressure—just like in a professional agency.
This event bridges marketing, technology, creativity, analytics, and AI innovation, bringing together students from any discipline to compete, learn, and showcase their talent.

ROUND 1: Online Submission Round
Registration → Brand Challenge → Shortlisting
Registration Closes: 30 January 2026

Step 1: Registration
Teams register with 3–5 members from any discipline or university.

Step 2: Brand Problem Statement
31 January 2026
Each registered team receives a real-world digital marketing challenge from brands such as:
Adobe, Zomato, leading startups, and digital-first companies.
Teams must submit:
● A complete digital marketing strategy
● Execution plan & creative logic
● Explanation of “why these methods?”
● Expected metrics & success parameters
Step 3: Final Submission
Deadline: 7 February 2026
Step 4: Shortlisting
Only 30 top-performing teams move to Round 2.
Results announced: 6–7 February 2026
PRE-EVENT ENABLEMENT PROGRAM
Exclusive Training for Top 30 Teams
9–16 February 2026 (hybrid mode)
A structured, hands-on learning series designed to make teams industry-ready before the 24-hour hackathon.
What Participants Receive
1. SimBound Platform Access
Real-time simulation environment for digital ads, landing pages, metrics, bidding, and optimization.
2. Expert Training Sessions
Workshops include:
● How to use SimBound effectively
● Running complete ad campaigns
● AI tools for:
○ Market research
○ Creative generation
○ Media planning
○ Consumer insights
● Understanding key metrics (CTR, CPC, CVR, ROI, etc.)
● How to operate under hackathon pressure

Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline)

ROUND 2: 24-Hour On-Campus Hackathon
20–21st February 2026
Chandigarh University Campus | D8 Block
Only the top 30 teams participate.
What Happens in this Round?
Upon arrival, teams receive a fresh real-world product or brand to promote.
Teams must:
● Research the audience
● Build a SimBound landing page
● Create ad strategies & creatives
● Execute campaigns live
● Monitor real-time analytics
● Optimize decisions within 5–6 hours
A dynamic live leaderboard displays team performance throughout the event.
Shortlisting for Finals Based on performance + creativity + strategy, Only Top 10 Teams advance to Round 3.

ROUND 3: Grand Finale Presentations
The top 10 teams present presentation with :
● Their complete marketing strategy
● Campaign results
● Creative assets
● Insights & optimization logic
● Final learnings
Judges evaluate based on clarity, creativity, strategy, and real-time performance.

Event Mode
● Round 1: Online
● Training Program: Hybrid
● Round 2 & 3: Offline (On Campus)

Prize Money

Prize Pool : 3 Lakhs

Certifications : Worth 1 Crore

Pre-event Brief description

PRE-EVENT ENABLEMENT PROGRAM
Exclusive Training for Top 30 Teams who have been selected 9–16 February 2026
A structured, hands-on learning series designed to make teams industry-ready before the 24-hour hackathon.
What Participants Receive
1. SimBound Platform Access
Real-time simulation environment for digital ads, landing pages, metrics, bidding, and optimization.
2. Expert Training Sessions
Workshops include:
● How to use SimBound effectively
● Running complete ad campaigns
● AI tools for:
○ Market research
○ Creative generation
○ Media planning
○ Consumer insights
● Understanding key metrics (CTR, CPC, CVR, ROI, etc.)
● How to operate under hackathon pressure
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline)

Who can participate ?

✔Students from any discipline
✔Teams of 3–5 members
✔No prior digital marketing experience required
✔Interdisciplinary teams encouraged
If you’re curious about marketing, AI, strategy, design, analytics, or innovation, this event is for you.

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	ROUND 1: Online Submission Round Registration → Brand Challenge → Shortlisting Registration Closes: 30 January 2026 Step 1: Registration Teams register with 3–5 members from any discipline or university. Step 2: Brand Problem Statement 31 January 2026 Each registered team receives a real-world digital marketing challenge from brands such as: Adobe, Zomato, leading startups, and digital-first companies. Teams must submit: ● A complete digital marketing strategy ● Execution plan & creative logic ● Explanation of “why these methods?” ● Expected metrics & success parameters Step 3: Final Submission Deadline: 7 February 2026 Step 4: Shortlisting Only 30 top-performing teams move to Round 2. Results announced: 6–7 February 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NA
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	NA

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

AIM: Ms. Priyanka

Email: priyanka.e17408@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7340778887

SPOC: Dr Sharneet Singh Jagirdar FRM

Email: headprojects.aitmba@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-98553 27772

About the Event

GENESIS-X is the flagship STAR innovation event of INNOVFEST 2026, uniting XR, AI, and intelligent game development. It features three major clusters:

1. RealityX – XR innovation hackathon.

2. AIxPlay (Gamathon) – 36-hour AI-powered game development challenge.

3. E-Combat – BGMI esports tournament.

GENESIS-X serves as a launchpad for interdisciplinary innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact.

REALITYX – The Future Reimagined

A challenge focused on XR for education, smart cities, metaverse, and spatial computing sponsored by Meta and Katputli Productions.

E-Combat 2.0 (BGMI Tournament) organized with official collaboration of Krafton India, and Gamathon (48-hour Game Development Marathon) are the flagship components of InnovFest 2026 under the Gaming & AVGC Zone. The event promotes competitive esports, game design, metaverse experiences, and AVGC skill development aligned with Digital India 2.0, Startup India, Skill India and IndiaAI missions, attracting national student participation.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : ₹ 2.50 Lakhs

Pre-event Brief description

The pre-event phase focuses on concept development, originality, and storytelling, allowing students to plan and present their ideas professionally.

Who can participate ?

University and external students interested in game development, immersive technologies, interactive media, eSports, XR, and metaverse concepts.

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	(Tentative for RealityX and Gamathon): 2 - 4 Feb 2026 (Tentative for E Combat): 16 – 18 January 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	NIL
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	RealityX: ₹ 200 BGMI: Free Gamathon: ₹ 100

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

UIC: Mr Chander Partap Singh

Email: chander.e19097@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7508298832

About the Event

The Mapathon is a collaborative map-making competition centered around creating thematic maps. The University Centre for Research and Development at Chandigarh University invites all Indian national students to participate in this event. The primary objective is to develop new tools and methods that enhance map accuracy and usefulness for communities. The event encourages the use of free, open-source software, such as QGIS, to work with openly available geospatial datasets. The ultimate aim is to promote the widespread adoption of maps in various thematic areas. Additionally, the Mapathon aims to equip participants with the skills to customize and utilize maps to address societal problems and create opportunities for Indian youth. During the competition, maps will be prepared using various data sources, such as observation data, remote sensing data, and crowdsourced data. These datasets hold tremendous potential in mapping India's resources, agriculture, climate, disaster management, rural and urban planning, and in identifying pathways for future development.

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth : ₹ 3.5 Lakhs

Event Brief description

Phase 1

Team registrations for the event (10th Jan, 2026)
Proposal Submission by Teams (15th Jan, 2026)
Shortlisting of teams (Best 30 Teams) (25th Jan, 2026)

Phase 2

Will start on 20th Feb 2026 and close on 21st Feb 2026.

Phase-3

Maps, and PPT Submission (21st Feb 2026, 10:00 am)
Maps & Presentation evaluation by Judges (21st Feb 2026, 10:00 am Onwards) Final result preparation by Judges (21st Feb 2026, 4:00 pm)
Result disclosing and facilitation (21st Feb 2026, 4:30 pm)

Who can participate?

Students, research scholars, and faculty members who are currently enrolled in a degree program in any field of Science or Engineering, and who possess working knowledge of map creation, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environment, Geography, Geology, Statistics, Policy Studies, Medicine, Management, Urban Planning, Rural Development, or related disciplines, are eligible to participate.

In addition, graduates who have completed a degree in any of the above-mentioned or allied domains are also eligible.

Professionals employed in the geospatial or GIS industry with relevant expertise are welcome to participate.

Mapathon Themes

i) Civil Engineering

Hydrology
Landscaping
Land Use Land Cover of Districts in India
Municipal GIS Case Study
Glacier
City Planning
Mining GIS Case Study
Soil GIS Case Study
Real Estate GIS Case Study
Geology
Groundwater
Transport

ii) CSE

AI & ML
Digital Image Processing
Application of computer vision algorithms in Remote sensing and GIS

iii) ECE

Telecommunication GIS Case Study
Transmission GIS Case Study

iv) Agriculture

Drones
Stubble burning
Crop / Plantation type map

v) Architecture

Cultural Heritage Assessment
Urban Planning and Design

Problem Statement

Mapping of Natural Resources and Man-Made Features
Forests, rivers, minerals, infrastructure, and urban utilities.
Natural Resource Change Detection
Spatio-temporal analysis of forests, water, land, and urban growth.
Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Change Analysis
Identification of LULC change hotspots using Bhuvan LULC datasets.
Flood Hazard and Flood Inundation Mapping
Riverine, urban, and flash flood susceptibility and risk maps.
State-wise Health Care Indicator Mapping
Spatial analysis of hospitals, doctors, beds, and accessibility.
Agricultural and Cultivation Mapping
Crop patterns, irrigation coverage, and seasonal variability.
Road Network, Road Quality, and Drainage Mapping
Transportation accessibility and urban drainage efficiency.
Land Degradation and Soil Erosion Mapping
Identification of degraded lands and vulnerable regions.
Health Infrastructure, Population & Vaccination Mapping
Age-wise population, vaccination coverage, and service gaps.
Change Detection in Waterbodies, Reservoirs, and Wetlands
Monitoring shrinkage, expansion, and seasonal variability.
Amenities Mapping
Schools, hospitals, parks, public services, and utilities.
Water Source and Water Quality Mapping
Surface/groundwater sources and contamination risk zones.
Population Crowding and Traffic Hotspot Mapping
Urban congestion, crowd density, and mobility analysis.
Telecommunication and Network Coverage Mapping
Identification of connectivity gaps and service availability.
Local Markets, Produce, and Employment Mapping
Spatial distribution of economic activity and livelihoods.
Waste Segregation and Collection Point Mapping
Solid waste management and sanitation planning.
Mapping Places of Cultural and Heritage Importance
Temples, monuments, heritage sites, and tourism mapping.
Choose Your Own Problem Statement
Innovative geospatial solutions aligned with Indian societal, environmental, urban, or disaster-related challenges.

Registration

Registration fee for pre-event – ₹300 Per Person

Registration fee for Main event – ₹1000 Per Person

Venue (Phase 2 & 3)

Seminar Hall (Block B4)

Disqualification Rules for National Map Making Competition (Mapathon)

To ensure fairness, academic integrity, national sensitivity, and smooth conduct of the Mapathon, teams may be disqualified if any of the following rules are violated:

Incorrect Representation of Indian National Boundaries

Any map showing incorrect, distorted, incomplete, or disputed national boundaries of India will result in immediate disqualification.
Teams must strictly adhere to official Government of India boundary standards.
Use of unverified, outdated, or unofficial boundary datasets will not be accepted.
The responsibility for boundary accuracy lies entirely with the participating team.

Violation of Data Licensing and Usage Terms

Only open-source and legally permissible datasets may be used.
Failure to properly acknowledge data sources (e.g., OpenStreetMap, Bhuvan, NSDI, Natural Earth, India Open Data portals) will result in disqualification.
Use of restricted, paid, or unauthorized datasets is strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism and Data Misrepresentation

Plagiarism of maps, layouts, symbology, or analytical outputs is prohibited.
Submitting previously published maps or reusing past competition entries will result in disqualification.
Any manipulation or selective representation of data intended to mislead will not be tolerated.

Use of Restricted or Sensitive Geospatial Information

Inclusion of classified, defense-related, or sensitive infrastructure data without authorization is strictly forbidden.
Maps containing sensitive locations will be rejected without appeal.

Technical and Cartographic Non-Compliance

Intentional misuse of map projections, scales, or coordinate reference systems leading to incorrect interpretation will result in disqualification.
Mandatory cartographic elements such as legend, scale bar, north arrow, projection, and metadata must be included.

Team Composition Rules

All team members must belong to the same Indian institute/university (ID Cards should be verified).
Inter-institutional or international teams are not permitted.
Any misrepresentation of institutional affiliation will result in immediate disqualification.

Participation Mode and Phase-wise Compliance

Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Mapathon require physical (on-campus) participation only.
Online or hybrid participation will not be permitted in these phases.
Absence of any team member during physical rounds may lead to disqualification.

Non-Compliance with Theme, Timeline, and Submission Guidelines

Maps not aligned with the approved theme or objectives will be rejected.
Late submissions, incorrect file formats, or missing documents will lead to disqualification.

Ethical Conduct and Professional Integrity

Any form of misconduct, misrepresentation, or violation of competition ethics will result in disqualification.
Content that is politically biased, culturally insensitive, or unethical will not be accepted.

Intellectual Property Rights and Data Ownership

Participation in the Mapathon constitutes the participant’s consent that all submitted materials shall be the intellectual property of Chandigarh University, with full rights to use, modify, publish, patent, or commercialize the content.

Final Authority Clause

The decision of the organizing committee and Chandigarh University shall be final and binding in all matters related to evaluation, intellectual property, and disqualification.

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Last Date for Pre-event Registration 25th Jan 2026
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	₹300 per person
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	₹1000 per person

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Dr. Kanwarpreet Singh

Email: kanwarpreet.e9570@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9815801325

Dr. Sahil Sharma

Email: sahil.e18628@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7018503296

Dr. Abhishek Sharma

Email: Abhishek.e9490@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-7018163385

About the Event

APEX SYNERGY AI SUMMIT 2026 is a groundbreaking two-day transformative summit designed to revolutionize management education through practical AI implementation. This event demonstrates practical AI implementation through live student projects, industry leader insights, competitive challenges, and interactive experiences.
Three Transformative Pillars:
- PILLAR 01 - Live AI Project Demonstrations: Student teams showcase fully functional AI systems displayed on large LED screens throughout the venue
- PILLAR 02 - Industry Leader Engagement: Executives from India's leading organizations participate in keynote addresses, panel discussions, and the AI Innovation Challenge
- PILLAR 03 - Student-Centric Interactive Experience: Students present projects to industry leaders, compete in live challenges, receive real-time feedback, and network directly with potential employers

Prize Money

Prize Pool : Prize worth : ₹24,000 (First Prize: ₹11,000, Second Prize: ₹8,000, Third Prize: ₹5,000)

Pre-event Brief description

A unique feature of the event is AI-enabled menu designing and menu engineering, introducing students to data-driven decision-making in hospitality.

Pre-event Format (workshop/bootcamp/webinar /as decided for your event )

Round 1: Workshop on AI Tools
Mode: Online
Date: 07 February 2026
Strategic Value: Mass outreach, showcasing AI expertise in management, transforming passive observation into active participation

Featured AI Projects (Live Demonstrations):
• Strategic HR & Talent Management: MedAI by Medivise, Workforce Analytics Dashboard, Intelligent Recruitment Bot, DEI Analytics Engine
• Marketing & Customer Intelligence: AI Customer Sentiment Analyzer, Predictive Marketing Campaign Optimizer
• Finance & Operations: Financial Risk Assessment AI, Supply Chain Optimization System
• Healthcare Management: Patient Care Optimization Platform, Healthcare Analytics Dashboard

Who can participate ?

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Management Students (All Specializations)
• MBA: Strategic HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Healthcare, Analytics, International Business
• BBA, BBM, PGDM, and other management program students
• Teams of 2-5 students
• Faculty, industry professionals, and alumni are also welcome

Important Date and Registration

Date (s) of Pre-event	Pre-Event (Round 1): 07 February 2026 (Online) Main Event (Round 2): 20-21 February 2026 (Physical) Registration Deadline: 15 February 2026 Venue: D8 Seminar Hall, APEX Institute of Management, Chandigarh University
Registration fee for Pre-event (If applicable )	FREE for All Students (Registration Mandatory)
Registration fee for Main event (If applicable)	FREE for All Students (Registration Mandatory)

Event SPOC and Contact Details (Mobile no. & Email ID)

SPOC

Prof. Manju - Program Leader

Email: manju.e16564@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-8572805350

Prof. Saugata Banerjee

Email: Saugata.e17263@cumail.in

Mobile Number: +91-9933425459

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