INCURSION 2027
Doomsday Times Run Out
Two worlds have collided. The timeline is fractured. An online national idea challenge followed by an offline build-and-demo finale at DYPIT campus, Pune.
Doomsday Times Run Out
INCURSION 2027 is a national-level student hackathon organized by GDG on Campus, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune. Designed around a two-round format—an online idea challenge followed by an offline build-and-demo sprint at the DYPIT campus—INCURSION summons builders, engineers, and creators to engineer critical solutions before the clock hits zero.
National Screening
Open nationwide to unlimited student teams of 2–4 members with free registration. Submit your ideas and proposed technical blueprints on the hackathon platform for structured jury evaluation.
Offline Build Sprint
The top 50 shortlisted teams assemble on 30–31 January 2027 at DYPIT Pune. Experience challenge reveals, non-stop prototyping with mentor checkpoints, and live jury demos.
₹2 Lakh Pool & Beyond
Compete for ₹2 Lakh in cash awards, grand trophies, official project showcases, sponsor and alumni introductions, personalized mentorship, and potential internship discussions.
Choose Your Battleground
Broad tracks are published now. Detailed problem statements will be revealed at kickoff on 30 January 2027. Each track carries a dedicated ₹5,000 Best Track Winner award.
Rogue Protocol
Architect autonomous AI agents, intelligent multilingual assistants, process automation pipelines, and cognitive models designed to tackle complex decision-making systems.
Firewall Zero
Engineer robust threat detection engines, scam and fraud mitigation shields, privacy-preserving identities, modern payment layers, and inclusive financial tooling.
Final Hour
Tackle pressing existential and humanitarian frontiers spanning climate resilience, healthcare, emergency response, disaster management, agriculture, and space exploration.
Glass Wall
Create high-accountability public service platforms, transparent civic workflows, citizen grievance redressal mechanisms, and integrity audits for open governance.
Survival City
Reimagine modern urban infrastructure with smart mobility networks, traffic intelligence, water conservation solutions, and responsive civic utilities.
The Convergence Roadmap
From the opening national registration to the offline finale on campus at DYPIT Pune.
Registration & Idea Submission
National registration and team formation. Ideas submitted on the platform.
Submission Closes
Registration and online idea submission officially closes nationwide.
Jury Evaluation & Screening
Eligibility screening and structured jury evaluation of all submitted solutions.
Top 50 Finalists Announced
Top 50 teams shortlisted, plus waitlist, for the offline finale.
Grand Finale
Build sprint, mentor checkpoints, demos, jury review, and awards ceremony.
Prize Pool: ₹2 Lakh
A combined ₹2 Lakh prize pool awarded to the most outstanding technical achievements, plus specialized track bounties and career-defining mentorship opportunities.
Overall Winner
- ✦Winner Grand Trophy & Certificates
- ✦Official Project Showcase
- ✦Sponsor & Alumni Introductions
- ✦Dedicated Mentorship & Incubation
- ✦Potential Internship Discussions
1st Runner-Up
- ✦1st Runner-Up Trophy & Certificates
- ✦Official Project Showcase
- ✦Mentorship Sessions
- ✦Sponsor Swag Kit & Introductions
2nd Runner-Up
- ✦2nd Runner-Up Trophy & Certificates
- ✦Official Project Showcase
- ✦Mentorship Sessions
- ✦Sponsor Swag Kit
Best Track Winners • ₹5,000 Each
Career & Network Elevation
- ✦Trophies and physical achievement certificates
- ✦Official project showcase across GDG on Campus channels
- ✦Introductions to industry sponsors, founders, and alumni
- ✦Ongoing technical mentorship & potential internship discussions
- ✦Official participation certificates for all shortlisted finalists
Participant Welcome Bag
Every team checking in for the offline finale receives an exclusive kit:
- ✦Developer notebook, pen & exclusive sticker packs
- ✦Event guide, mentor contact booklet & schedule planner
- ✦Sponsor merchandise and tech swag
Partners & Sponsors
INCURSION 2027 is made possible through collaborations with visionary industry leaders.
To Be Announced
Official sponsors, platform partners, and track challenges will be revealed leading up to the event. Connect with us at @gdg.dit or gdg.dit@dypvp.edu.in for partnership queries.
Multiverse Field Manual
Everything you need to know about eligibility, rounds, facilities, and evaluation for INCURSION 2027.