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Institution of Engineers — Hackathon

NextGen Product Lab

Build innovative tech solutions that solve real-world problems and shape the future.

Prize Pool

$3.5K

Location

Online

Duration

7 days

Date

Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026

About the Hackathon

Build innovative tech solutions that solve real-world problems and shape the future.

About the challengeTheNextGen Product Lab Hackathonis not just about building projects—it's aboutcreating real, usable productsthat solve meaningful problems.Participants are challenged to think beyond code and focus on:🔍 Identifying real-world problems👥 Understanding user needs🧠 Designing intuitive solutions🚀 Building scalable and impactful products🧩 Your Mission:Build aminimum viable product (MVP)that:Solves a clear and relevant problemDelivers a great user experienceDemonstrates technical feasibilityHas potential for real-world adoption🏆 What Judges Are Looking For:💡 Strong problem-solution fit🛠️ Functional and well-built prototype🎨 Clean and intuitive UI/UX📈 Scalability and innovation potential📢 Clear and compelling presentation👉 This is your chance tothink like a startup founder, validate your idea, and turn it into a product users would actually love.Get startedReady to build something amazing? Follow these steps:1️⃣ RegisterSign up on Devpost and create/join a team (1–4 members)2️⃣ Explore IdeasChoose a problem statement or identify your ownResearch your target users and define your solution3️⃣ Plan Your ProductOutline features and create a simple roadmapDesign wireframes or UI using tools like Figma4️⃣ Start BuildingDevelop your prototype using your preferred tech stackKeep it simple—focus on core functionality (MVP)5️⃣ Get FeedbackAttend mentorship sessionsImprove your product based on feedback6️⃣ Submit Your ProjectUpload your project on Devpost with:Demo video 🎥Source code 💻Description 📝7️⃣ Present & Win 🏆Showcase your product to judgesHighlight impact, usability, and innovation

Event Details

Format

Online

Prize Pool

$3.5K

Currency

USD

Start

Mar 18, 2026

End

Mar 25, 2026

Duration

7 days

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Timeline

Mar 18, 2026

EVENT STARTS

Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.

Mar 25, 2026

EVENT ENDS

Final submissions and judging period begins.