12 Hour Sprint to Innovation

ACE(M) Hack – 12 Hour Sprint to Innovation

Organized by ACM SSCBS

ACE(M) HACK is a 12-hour offline hackathon under the flagship technical fest CBS CodeFest 2.0. It brings together the brightest student innovators to build impactful, scalable solutions.

Hackathon Overview

• Mode: Offline
• Venue: Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), Rohini
• Dates: 28th March 2026 [Final confirmation soon]
• Duration: 12 Hours
• Team Size: 1–4 Members
• Total Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000

Eligibility

• Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Teams of 1 to 4 members.
• Cross-college and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Problem Tracks

Participants will work on innovation, feasibility, and scalability across the tracks like:

• Web & Mobile Applications
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• FinTech & Blockchain
• EdTech
• Open Innovation

More details about the tracks if we announced later.

Hackathon Structure

Phase 1: Registration & Shortlisting

• Register on Devfolio and submit required details.
• Shortlisting via ppt/prototype submissions.

Phase 2: 12-Hour Build Sprint

• Develop a working prototype or MVP.
• Clearly define the problem statement and demonstrate feasibility.
• Mentors will be available throughout the event.

Phase 3: Final Evaluation & Demo

• Present to a judging panel.
• Demonstrate functionality and technical architecture.
• Q&A regarding scalability and impact.

Judging Criteria

• Innovation & Originality
• Technical Implementation
• Feasibility & Scalability
• User Experience & Design
• Impact & Real-World Relevance
• Presentation & Clarity

Prizes

• Winner: ₹50,000
• First Runner-Up: ₹30,000
• Second Runner-Up: ₹20,000
• Perks: Special Category Awards & Certificates for all finalists.

Rules & Guidelines

• Teams must build their solution during the hackathon.
• Pre-built or previously developed projects are not allowed.
• Plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification.
• Participants must bring their own laptops.
• Valid college ID is mandatory.

Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 15th March 2026
• Hackathon Dates: 28th March 2026
• Result Announcement: End of the event