Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Jal ShaktiMinistry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & DairyingMinistry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Defence
Indian Space Research OrganisationIndian Space Research Organisation
Ministry of Science and TechnologyMinistry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of AyushMinistry of Ayush
Ministry of PowerMinistry of Power
Ministry of CoalMinistry of Coal
VisionetVisionet
Conneqtion Group Pvt LtdConneqtion Group Pvt Ltd
Zethic TechnologiesZethic Technologies
Lakshyaspace LLPLakshyaspace LLP
KyndrylKyndryl
Vayuvya Raksha Systems Private LimitedVayuvya Raksha Systems Private Limited
Nunnari Labs Private LimitedNunnari Labs Private Limited
VBIG Engineers & TechnologyVBIG Engineers & Technology
CDWCDW
Trispark Solutions Pvt LtdTrispark Solutions Pvt LtdEstablished in 2001, NHCE is located in Kadubeesanahalli, Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru and is permanently affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institution is recognized for its academic rigor, industry-connect, innovation focus and vibrant campus ecosystem.
Through these efforts our aim is not merely to impart engineering education but to build a culture of innovation, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and global collaboration — particularly relevant to the digital and knowledge economy and to India's vision for Viksit Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat and beyond.
As part of our strategic growth and in line with India's national agenda of innovation, start-ups, digital transformation and sustainable development, organized by New Horizon College of Engineering in association with the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning & Department of Computer Science & Engineering Smart Horizon : 48-Hour International Hackathon scheduled on September 3rd, 4th & 5th 2026.
The event will bring together student teams, researchers, faculty members and industry mentors from India and abroad to co-create solutions in high-impact domains such as AI for social good, sustainability, smart cities, health-tech, digital governance, cybersecurity and more.
Complete hackathon process flow from registration to final presentation
Current month: August 2026 — finalists announced, final registration closed, counting down to the Grand Finale.
This hackathon can serve not just as an academic event, but as a national-scale innovation movement, reflecting India's ambition as a global technology and start-up powerhouse, empowering youth and aligning with public policy goals.
Chairman, New Horizon Educational Institution
President, New Horizon Educational Institution
Chairman, AICTE
Vice-Chancellor, VTU
Registrar, VTU
Principal, NHCE
Registrar, NHCE
Our Elite Advisory Committee comprises distinguished professionals and experts from diverse fields including space technology, industry, government, and academia. These eminent personalities bring their wealth of experience and insights to guide and mentor participants, ensuring the hackathon aligns with real-world challenges and industry standards. Their expertise spans across cutting-edge technologies, policy-making, and innovation, providing invaluable direction to shape the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
NASA - JPL, USA
DGM Bosch (Training & Development)
GoI Member, Dept of History and Archaeology
Advisor, IIM Schools
Associate Vice President – Global Logic, India
Joint Director at Ministry of MSME, Govt of India
Department of Industrial Training and Employment, Government of Karnataka
Lead RPA Developer - Johnson & Johnson
SVP, Senior Director - First Citizens Bank
Founder & CEO - ParkOut
Industry Advisory Lead
Sr. Director – CDC, NHCE
International Relations Advisor
Vice Principal-Academics, NHCE
IPR and Patent Advisor
Professor & Dean R&D, NHCE
Event Chair
Dean – CSE
Event Chair
Professor & HoD – CSE
Event Co-Chair (Startup/Incubation Support)
Professor & Associate Head – QAIIE
Event Co-Chair
Associate Professor, Dept of AIML
After successfully participating in the hackathon, the participants are eligible to claim travel allowance as follows:
