LVC HACKATHON 2027 · Offline Hackathon
Build Something That Gets You Discovered.
LVC HACKATHON 2027 is a 24-hour build sprint on 6–7 March 2027 at the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, bringing together students, professionals, developers, designers and innovators from across India to solve real-world problems.
- 6–7 March 2027
- Hyderabad
- ₹800 per Team
- 24 Hours
- Students + Professionals
- Team Size 1, 2 or 4
Build. Innovate.
Get Discovered.
24 Hours
Build sprint
Students & Professionals
Across India
Team Size 1, 2 or 4
Individual, Duo or Team
IPE, Hyderabad
6–7 March 2027 · ₹800 Registration Fee per Team
Venue
KL UNIVERSITY
KLEF Deemed to be University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh 522302
View on mapEvent date & time
Starts Tuesday, 29 December 2026 · 8:00 PM IST
Ends Thursday, 31 December 2026 · 10:00 AM IST
Event Highlights
LVC Hackathon 2027 at a glance
- Date
- 6–7 March 2027
- Venue
- IPE, Hyderabad
- Duration
- 24 Hours
- Tracks
- 6
- Total Prize Pool
- ₹65,000
- Registration Fee (per team)
- ₹800
- Team Size
- 1, 2 or 4
- Finalists
- Up to 12 Teams
- Geography
- India
- Format
- Offline
Sponsors & Partners
Organizers and partners
Organizer
About
A national innovation platform
LVC HACKATHON 2027 is the central platform for the hackathon. It explains the event, publishes tracks, rules and timelines, and connects participants with LVC Fair Job and promising founders with LVC Venture OS. It is built to support future quarterly hackathons.
Who it is for
- Engineering students
- University students
- Recent graduates
- Software developers
- AI developers
- Full-stack developers
- UI/UX designers
- Data professionals
- QA engineers
- Product builders
- Working professionals
- Startup founders
- Early-stage entrepreneurs
Why Participate
More than prize money
- 1 Year
- LVC Fair Job
- 1 Year
- LVC Venture OS
- 24 Hrs
- Offline hackathon
- ₹65,000
- Total prize pool
Build Real Products
Participants solve real-world problems instead of only coding exercises.
Win Cash Prizes
Top teams compete for ₹65,000 total prize money.
Get Discovered
1st and 2nd place teams may be invited to a paid internship. A full-time role is not guaranteed.
Access Career Opportunities
Participants enter the LVC Fair Job ecosystem.
Explore Startup Opportunities
Strong startup ideas can enter the LVC Venture OS ecosystem.
Build Your Portfolio
Participants leave with a project they can showcase.
Networking
Participants can connect with developers, founders and professionals.
Hackathon Tracks
Six tracks. Real problems.
Choose the problem area that matches your skills. Each track has its own detail page.
AI & Agentic Systems
Possible areas
- AI agents
- Generative AI
- RAG
- Workflow automation
- AI assistants
- Multi-agent systems
- Productivity automation
Future of Work
Possible areas
- Hiring
- Employee productivity
- Recruitment
- Verification
- HRTech
- Employee experience
- Workforce management
HealthTech
Possible areas
- Hospital workflow
- Patient engagement
- Scheduling
- Healthcare accessibility
- Medical operations
- Healthcare automation
FinTech & Digital Trust
Possible areas
- Financial education
- Fraud prevention
- Identity
- Verification
- Payments
- Personal finance tools
- Credit education
- Security
Smart India
Possible areas
- Education
- Transportation
- Sustainability
- Agriculture
- Public services
- Real estate education
- Civic technology
- Accessibility
Open Innovation
Participants must clearly explain
- Problem
- Target customer
- Proposed solution
- Technology
- Business potential
- Innovation
- Working prototype
Prizes
₹65,000 total prize pool
1st Prize
₹30,000
Plus
- Paid internship opportunity at LVC Solutions
- Full-time opportunity based on individual performance and available positions
- One-year LVC Fair Job access
- One-year LVC Venture OS access
- Winner certificate
2nd Prize
₹20,000
Plus
- Paid internship opportunity
- Performance-based full-time consideration
- One-year Fair Job access
- One-year Venture OS access
- Winner certificate
3rd Prize
₹15,000
Plus
- One-year Fair Job access
- One-year Venture OS access
- Winner certificate
1-year access to LVC Fair Job and LVC Venture OS
A qualifying participant has a verified registration, attends the hackathon in person in Hyderabad, and is on a team that submits a project. They receive:
- 1 Year of LVC Fair Job
- 1 Year of LVC Venture OS
- Hackathon Participation Certificate
Winners receive these as well. Access follows the platform terms published for LVC Fair Job and LVC Venture OS.
Career & Startup Opportunities
From hackathon to career
Paid internships are for the 1st and 2nd place teams only, after evaluation and interviews. A full-time role is not guaranteed. It may be considered after the internship, based on performance and open positions.
Hackathon
Top 2 Teams
Paid Internship
3 Months
Performance Evaluation
Potential Full-Time Opportunity
Full-time roles are not guaranteed
Where a full-time package is discussed after the internship, it ranges from ₹4.5 LPA to ₹12 LPA. It depends on performance, open positions and interviews.
Internship
- Duration
- Up to 3 months
- Proposed stipend
- ₹10,000 per month
- Location
- Remote / Hybrid depending on the role
Possible roles
- AI / GenAI
- Full Stack
- QA
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps
- Data
- Mobile Development
- UI/UX
Offered to the 1st and 2nd place teams only.
Take your project further
Strong startup ideas can move into LVC Venture OS, with access to advisors, investors, founder resources and startup programs. The Open Innovation track helps LVC Venture OS discover startup founders.
How It Works
From application to award
Register
Complete the application.
Participate in India
This edition is for participants in India.
Choose Your Team
Individual, 2 members or 4 members.
Choose Your Track
Select one of the six competition tracks.
Build
The build sprint is 24 hours.
Submit
Submit your repository, demo, documentation, architecture and project video.
Get Judged
Technical and product experts evaluate submissions.
Win & Grow
Receive prizes, certificates, platform benefits and eligible career opportunities.
Judging
100 points. Clear criteria.
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Problem Understanding | 20 |
| Technical Implementation | 25 |
| Innovation | 20 |
| Usability & Accessibility | 15 |
| Demo & Presentation | 15 |
| Documentation | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
- Each project should ideally receive 2 independent evaluations.
- If the score difference is unusually large, the admin can assign a third judge.
- Up to 12 teams can advance. Admins review scores, judge feedback, plagiarism flags, rule violations and track representation before confirming finalists.
- Finalists give a recommended 5-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.
- Final Score = Preliminary Score × 0.40 + Final Presentation Score × 0.60.
- Live rankings are not shown during judging. Judging scores are not publicly accessible.
Eligibility & Rules
Who can participate
Open to students and professionals across India. Registration fee is ₹800 per team.
- 01
Participants must be 18 or older.
- 02
Teams are strictly 1, 2 or 4 members. Three-person teams are not allowed.
- 03
Work must be created during the official hackathon period unless otherwise permitted.
- 04
A GitHub repository, commit history, demo, project documentation and a team declaration are required.
- 05
AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Gemini and Cursor are allowed, but their use must be disclosed, including how they were used.
- 06
Participants retain ownership of their projects. LVC may display submissions, promote projects, mention winners and use screenshots or videos for hackathon marketing.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹800 per team, whether the team has 1, 2 or 4 members. One member pays once for the whole team, and a solo participant counts as a team of one.
Who can participate?
Students, graduates, professionals and freelancers aged 18 or older. The first edition is open to participants across India.
What team sizes are allowed?
You can participate individually, as a team of 2, or as a team of 4. Teams of 3 are not allowed.
Do I need a team to apply?
A solo participant applies alone. A duo or a team of 4 must enter every teammate on the application. Teams of 3 are not allowed.
Can I use AI tools?
Yes. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Gemini and Cursor are allowed, but you must disclose which tools you used and how.
Are internships guaranteed?
No. Paid internships are for the 1st and 2nd place teams only, after evaluation and interviews. A full-time role is not guaranteed. It may be considered after the internship, based on performance and open positions.
Who owns my project?
You do. LVC only receives permission to display submissions, promote projects, mention winners and use screenshots or videos for hackathon marketing.
What do qualifying participants receive?
A qualifying participant has a verified registration, attends the hackathon in person in Hyderabad, and is on a team that submits a project. They receive 1-year access to LVC Fair Job, 1-year access to LVC Venture OS and a participation certificate.
Build. Innovate. Get Discovered.
A 24-hour build sprint. Real problems. Real opportunities. The registration fee is ₹800 per team, which includes lunch, snacks and dinner.