2026
Total prize pool
₹30,000 in total prize money across all winners.
₹30K
- ₹9K2nd
- ₹15K1st
- ₹6K3rd
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HackForTOMORROW
The flagship 24-hour hackathon of Excel 2026 at MEC, Kochi.
- Event dates
- 2–3 January 2027
- Registration closes
- 5 December 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.
When2–3 January 2027
WhereThrikkakara, Kochi, Kerala
Cognition
Beyond Intelligence — why it matters in an AI-first world.
AI can answer. Can it understand what matters?
Intelligence generates an answer. Cognition helps a system understand context, use what it knows, and decide what to do next.
The seven elements
A simple guide to where thinking can break down.
- C1
Perceive & ground
Understand what is happening and what the evidence shows.
- C2
Remember & retrieve
Keep useful information available and up to date.
- C3
Reason & plan
Work through steps, choices, and constraints.
- C4
Decide & act
Choose what to do, then check the result.
- C5
Learn & adapt
Improve from feedback and experience.
- C6
Know what you don’t know
Recognize uncertainty and know when to ask for help.
- C7
Think together
Share context across people and tools.
Prizes
The 2026 prize pool is ₹30,000.
2–3 January 2027
24 hours to build.
Check in, build for 24 hours, then present your work.
Day 01
January 2027
Team check-in
Participant check-in and verification.
Opening and kickoff
Opening ceremony and the start of the 24-hour build.
Day 02
January 2027
Finals and awards
The build concludes with project demos, judging, and prize distribution.
Partners
The partners supporting HFT 2026.
Title Sponsor
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. The registration closing date is December 5.
All updates, schedule changes, and announcements will be shared in our official WhatsApp community. Join here: Join WhatsApp Community
Each team can consist of 2 to 4 members. Make sure your team meets the specified requirements before registering.
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.