NOT A MARATHON.A MOUNTAIN SPRINT.
ALTITUDE: 2,050M
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
Hack in Hills '26 is a 24+ hour offline hackathon in Manali, bringing together developers, designers, marketers, and Web3 and gaming creators to build, collaborate, and solve problems with the Himalayas as the backdrop.
The team behind Hack in Hills has organised 300+ events, supported 15,000+ hackers, built communities of 50,000+ members, and worked with 50+ Web3 and gaming partners.
Six Stages To The Summit
Idea and deck, shortlisting, a prototype, then a public pitch. Ten teams make it to Manali on 20–21 November.
24+ Hours At Altitude
The finale runs through the night in Manali. Build, refine and present in front of mentors, speakers and judges with the Himalayas outside the window.
Judged On Substance
Innovation, technical execution, impact, scalability, problem–solution fit, usability and final presentation. Nothing else.
THE TRACKS
Your project must fit the track you choose. Open a dossier for the full brief.
THE
ASCENT
Registration + Idea & PPT Submission
Register and submit your idea as a deck using the official template. Cover the problem statement, proposed solution, innovation, target users, tech stack, expected impact and implementation approach.
Open to all registered teams.
PPT Template
Shortlisting
Every submitted deck is reviewed against the brief. Teams that clear the bar move on to build.
Shortlisted teams are notified by email.
Prototype Development
Build a working prototype or MVP that demonstrates core functionality, technical implementation, usability and real-world impact.
Submit the prototype, a demo video, your repository link and any supporting documentation.
Social Pitch & Outreach
Take the pitch public: a LinkedIn post presenting the idea, an Instagram Reel on why your team is coming, and a short video of the working prototype with its repository link.
Tag Eren, BuilderBase, Nexido and Web3 India in the post and the Reel. Submit all links through the designated form.
Finalists Announcement — Top 10
The ten strongest teams are announced and invited to the grand finale in Manali.
Selection weighs the prototype and the social pitch together.
Grand Finale
The 24+ hour offline finale. Finalists build, refine and present in front of mentors and judges at altitude.
Judged on innovation, technical execution, impact, scalability, problem–solution fit, usability and final presentation. Teams compete for the ₹50,000 bounty pool.
PRIZE POOL
Awarded to the team with the strongest problem–solution fit and execution.
Awarded for exceptional technical execution and scalability.
Awarded for innovation and real-world impact.
THE SPONSORS
TRANSMISSIONS
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Himachal Pradesh, India