2026
Total prize pool
₹30,000 in total prize money across all winners.
₹30K
- ₹9K2nd
- ₹15K1st
- ₹6K3rd
CS · Tech Manager
HackForTomorrow
The flagship 24-hour hackathon of Excel 2026 at MEC, Kochi.
- Event dates
- 24–25 October 2026
- Registration closes
- 18 October 2026
- Venue
- Government Model Engineering CollegeThrikkakara, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala 682021
Build something that matters
Ideas become real here.
Hack For Tomorrow (HFT) is the flagship 24-hour hackathon of Excel 2026, the annual techno-managerial fest of Government Model Engineering College, Kochi, bringing together students from across India to solve real-world problems.
The hackathon provides a collaborative platform for participants of all skill levels to build innovative technical solutions with mentorship from industry professionals.
With participants from over 50 colleges, 1000+ registrations, and strong industry support, HFT stands as a premier hub for innovation, learning, and networking.
When24–25 October 2026
WhereThrikkakara, Kochi, Kerala
Hosted by Excel 2026 · Venue: Government Model Engineering College
Prizes
The 2026 prize pool is ₹30,000.
24–25 October 2026
Two days to build.
Register by 18 October, check in, build for 24 hours, then present your work.
Deadline
October 2026
Registration closes
Last day to register on Devfolio.
Day 01
October 2026
Team check-in
Participant check-in and verification.
Opening and kickoff
Opening ceremony and the start of the 24-hour build.
Day 02
October 2026
Finals and awards
The build concludes with project demos, judging, and prize distribution.
Partners
The partners supporting HFT 2026.
Gold Partner
Silver Partner
Questions
FAQ
Hack For Tomorrow (HFT) is the flagship 24-hour hackathon of Excel 2026, the annual techno-managerial fest of Government Model Engineering College, Kochi.
Registration is handled through Devfolio. Use the Apply with Devfolio button at the top of this page. Registration closes on 18 October 2026.
No. Registration for Hack For Tomorrow is free.
The total prize pool is ₹30,000.
Bring your laptop, charger, a valid college ID card and anything else you need to build.
Write to [email protected] or reach out to the organisers listed in the Contact section below.
Meet the team.
[email protected]Reach the people leading this year’s event.