Innovate Today, Impact Tomorrow
PRIZE POOL
January 4 – 5
Govt. Model Engineering College
Where Time
Meets Innovation
The flagship 24-hour collegiate hackathon of Excel, bringing together top student developers from across India to solve high-impact, real-world engineering challenges.
Organized under the aegis of Govt. Model Engineering College (MEC), Kochi and its annual techno-managerial fest Excel, Hack For Tomorrow provides an inclusive and collaborative platform for developers of all skill levels.
Over 24 continuous hours, participants work alongside seasoned industry mentors and alumni engineers to conceptualize, architect, and ship functional technical prototypes in an energetic offline environment.
Focus Themes for 2026
Build prototypes across specialized technology domains or propose open solutions.
GenAI & Machine Learning
Next-gen LLM applications, generative models, and intelligent agentic workflows.
FinTech & Web3
Decentralized finance, automated payments, smart settlements, and blockchain utility.
FOSS & Developer Tools
Open-source infrastructure, developer productivity tooling, and system utilities.
Open Innovation
Tackle real-world societal, healthcare, educational, or sustainability challenges.
₹30,000 Cash Prize Pool
Competitive cash awards and exclusive mentorship opportunities for top innovation teams.
₹15,000
Winner
₹9,000
Runner Up
₹6,000
Second Runner Up
Event Phases
A quick overview of the Hack For Tomorrow event progression.
Registrations Open
Form your team of 2-4 members and register online.
Shortlisting
Idea submission review & shortlisted teams announced.
24-Hour Hackathon
On-site check-in, mentor guidance, and non-stop coding.
Finals & Awards
Top projects present to jury and winners crowned.
Partner With HFT 2026
Connect your brand with top student developers, visionary founders, and technical innovators from across India.
Gain elevated brand visibility, sponsor custom developer bounty tracks, mentor participants directly, and recruit outstanding engineering talent from Government Model Engineering College and top technical institutions.