South India's Biggest 24 Hour Hard-Tech Hackathon

A 24 hour non-stop hard-tech hackathon where students, recent graduates (within 2 years), and early-stage founders build real, working prototypes from scratch. Team Size can be up to 5 members | Individual participation allowed. Registration fee is ₹499/- per individual. Last Date to Register is June 8th 2026. No refunds for cancellation.

Overview

• Category: 24-Hour Offline Hard-Tech Hackathon.
• Organizer: AIC RAISE Business Incubator (supported by Atal Innovation Mission).
• Venue: AIC RAISE, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Offline only).
• Eligibility: Students, recent graduates (within 2 years), and early-stage founders.
• Team Size: Up to 5 members (Individual participation allowed).

What You Gain?

• Winners get up to ₹5 LAKHS grant!
• Startup Toolkit & Fab Lab Access for Most Innovative Ideas!
• Internship Opportunities for Top Performers!
• Certificates for all participants!

Technical Tracks

• The event focuses on the intersection of physical hardware and digital intelligence:
• Hardware & Robotics: Structural design and physical automation.
• IoT (Internet of Things): Connected sensors and smart systems.
• AI/ML: Integrating intelligence into physical devices.

Amenities Provided

• The venue is fully equipped to support a 24 hour build:
• Tech Support: High-speed WiFi, Power Backup, and Charging Stations.
• Food: Lunch, Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments included.
• Workspace: AC Venue, Printers, Stationery, and Welcome Kits.
• Special Note: Accommodation for women participants is available upon prior request.

Note - Accommodation for women participants considered upon request

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• Direct Matchmaking with Factory Asset Owners.
• The Made in India Innovation Awards.

The Cybercon India 2026 Platform at a Glance

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• 2,400+ Total Day Footfall
• 4 Conferences on the Day
• 10 Live Expo Stalls
• 3–8 PM Event Window

What CyberCon India Is

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• Manufacturing CXOs & Owners: Top decision-makers driving India's industrial transformation through smart factory adoption.
• Tech Architects & OT Leads
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The 7 Pillars of the Platform

Seven distinct, self-sustaining modules that create a high-moat, year-round industrial intelligence platform.

The Summit

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• CXOs leave with actionable benchmarks
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Sovereign Dialogue

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• 30 invite-only participants
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