A mythic-tech hackathon for builders

PCCE Goa25-26 Apr 202624 Hours

Build the legend.Cross the dunes. Read the stars. Find your way home.

ODYSSEY'26 is the national-level 24-hour hackathon hosted by the Department of Computer Engineering at PCCE, Verna Goa. This Odyssey hackathon brings student builders from across India to the PCCE hackathon stage in Goa on 25 April 2026 and 26 April 2026 to solve real-world problems and present their work before an expert jury.

Format

National-level 24-hour hackathon

Eligibility

Open to students across India

Finale

16 finalist teams on campus

The Call

An invitation to worthy trial

ODYSSEY'26 is a national-level hackathon in Goa that brings together student innovators from engineering institutions across the country to solve real-world challenges through technology-driven solutions.

The event begins with an online screening round and culminates in a 24-hour offline grand finale at PCCE. Shortlisted teams build working prototypes on campus, refine them under pressure, and present their final systems to an expert jury panel.

Atmosphere

Monumental, cinematic, mythic-tech staging

Round 1

Online shortlisting through evaluated submissions

Round 2

Offline 24-hour prototype sprint at PCCE Goa

Support

Meals, refreshments, accommodation, goodies

Problem Tracks

Tracks for builders who prefer hard terrain

Choose one track for your team. Each track defines a focused problem space while leaving room for original systems thinking.

Track I

Smart Governance & Civic Tech

Design systems that strengthen public services, citizen access, transparency, and everyday governance. The strongest ideas will turn complex civic processes into tools that are practical, trustworthy, and easy to use at scale.

Track II

AI & Emerging Technologies

Build with AI, intelligent automation, and frontier technologies to solve meaningful problems rather than showcase novelty. Focus on solutions where technical depth, usability, and real-world relevance all matter.

Track III

HealthTech & Well-being

Create technology that improves healthcare access, early support, wellness, and quality of life. Strong submissions in this track should be humane in design, responsible in execution, and grounded in genuine user needs.

Track IV

Sustainability & Climate Tech

Develop solutions for environmental resilience, resource efficiency, climate awareness, and sustainable systems. The best work here should move beyond awareness and offer clear, implementable impact.

Prizes

For teams that turn pressure into form

ODYSSEY'26 offers a focused prize structure with cash awards, trophies, certificates, and recognition for the finalist teams.

Hall Of Honors

A podium fit for the voyage

Marble, bronze, and laurels for the teams that hold their line through the storm.

2nd Prize
₹10,000
Trophy and certificates for the runner-up crew
Champion
₹20,000
Trophy and certificates for the team that takes the crown
Finalists
16 Teams
Every finalist reaches the shore with recognition and support
CertificatesGoodiesCampus Support
Total Prize PoolCash awards carried by the strongest two crews
30,000
Blueprint illustration of Goa

Your Journey

Here's how the hackathon works

A clean top-to-bottom flow from application to final jury recognition.

  1. Step 1

    Apply

    Register your 4-member team and share your problem statement, proposed solution, and implementation plan.

  2. Step 2

    Round 1 Review

    Submissions are evaluated in the online shortlisting round for clarity, feasibility, and impact.

  3. Step 3

    Finalists Announced

    Sixteen teams are selected and invited to the offline grand finale at PCCE.

  4. Step 4

    24-Hour Build Sprint

    Finalists build and refine their prototypes on campus with support, meals, and refreshments.

  5. Step 5

    Jury Presentation

    Teams present demos, explain technical decisions, and answer questions from the jury panel.

  6. Step 6

    Awards & Recognition

    Top teams receive prizes, and all finalists receive goodies and participation certificates.

FAQ

What builders usually ask before the crossing

Practical details, kept spare and readable.

ODYSSEY'26 is open to students from recognized colleges and universities across India. Teams must consist of 4 members.

Register

The gate is open.

Form a team of four, submit your idea online, and compete for one of the sixteen finalist slots at the ODYSSEY'26 grand finale on 25-26 April 2026.