Take Your Skills Live: 24-Hour PraxisForge Hackathon
Free for IXP™ students | ₹299 per external team (3–5 members)
July 20–21, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM IST
Countdown to Kickoff:
Early registrants get exclusive hackathon swag and guaranteed mentor check-ins!
Why You Can't Miss This
Real-World Impact
Work on live briefs from partner startups—see your solution demoed in real pipelines.
Network & Learn
Collaborate with peers and MAANG mentors; earn feedback and LinkedIn shoutouts.
Exclusive Perks
First 50 teams receive hackathon swag (tee, stickers, digital badge).
Grand Prize ₹1 Lakh
Be the team that stands out—fund your next project or treat your friends.
Career Booster
Top finalists get direct interviews with hiring partners and feature in our community highlights.
Community Scale
Join 200+ participants and 20+ mentors in an epic learning journey.
How It Works
1. Register
IXP™ students sign up free; externals pay ₹299 per team and get instant access.
2. Hack
Ideate, code, and iterate in 24 hours with mentor check-ins and checkpoints.
3. Win & Network
Demo to judges, win ₹1 Lakh, earn badges, and connect with hiring partners.
Who Can Participate
IXP™ Students
Instant free entry via your cohort portal.
External Teams
Open to all students—register your 3–5 member team for just ₹299.
All Skill Levels
From novice coder to advanced hacker—choose challenges that match your strengths.
Prizes & Recognition
Total Prize Pool
₹50,000 Grand Prize
To the winning team
₹25,000 Runner-Up
Second place team
₹20,000 Second Runner-Up
Third place team
All Teams
Vouchers + Goodies + Participation Certificate + Digital badges
Top 10 Projects
Featured on PraxisForge website & social media shoutouts
Interview Fast-Track
Finalists get priority access to partner interviews
What Past Hackers Say
"The thrill of the 24h sprint, combined with real mentor feedback, was the highlight of my college journey."— Rohit, Pilot Hackathon Winner
"Winning the grand prize opened doors for me at a top startup—I couldn't have asked for more."— Aisha, Data Science Enthusiast
Hackathon Themes
Full-Stack Dev
Web/mobile apps
AI & Automation
Bots, pipelines
Dynamic Pricing System (E-commerce)
Develop an AI engine that adjusts prices in real time based on demand, inventory levels, and competitor rates.
Anomaly Detection in Images & Videos
Build a computer vision model to identify defects or outliers on assembly lines with high accuracy.
Marketing Automation Platform
Create an automated campaign manager that segments customers, triggers personalized messages, and tracks engagement metrics.
Edge AI for IoT Devices
Optimize ML models to run on-device for tasks like energy usage prediction and anomaly alerts.
Personalized Learning Recommendation
Recommend tailored learning paths based on student performance data.
Supply Chain Optimization
Model and solve routing and inventory allocation to minimize time and cost.
Healthcare Predictive Analytics
Predict patient readmission risks using EMR data and suggest interventions.
Smart City Traffic Management
Create an AI system to optimize traffic signal timing and reduce congestion using live data.
AI-Powered Code Review Assistant
Develop a tool that analyzes pull requests and suggests improvements automatically.
Sustainable Energy Forecasting
Forecast renewable energy production (solar/wind) using weather and historical performance data.
Mentor Access & Workshops
Pre-Hackathon Workshop
Live sessions on ideation & tools to get you started.
Mentor Office Hours
Dedicated slots every day hours for live Q&A
Demo Coaching
1-on-1 tips to polish your final presentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to hack your way to ₹1 Lakh and beyond?
Register now and let your ideas take flight!