Dates

January 4th-7th, 2026

Eligibility

High school student participating in HackHarvard Challenge India 2026

Project and Submission Requirements

Prizes

1st Best Overall - Invited to HackHarvard 2026

2nd Best Overall - Posted on Website

3rd Best Overall - Posted on Website

Most Creative

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

  • Innovation, Creativity and Impact
    How creative was the hack? Is it a completely new idea, or does it seem familiar? How effective would the hack be if implemented into the real world?
  • Technical Complexity
    How technically impressive is the hack? Does it exhibit extensive technical knowledge, and does it use advanced techniques effectively?
  • Functionality and Usability
    How easy is the hack to use? Does it run smoothly without error? How clear is the user journey, and does it flow intuitively?
  • Collaboration and Learning
    What is the team dynamic like? Does every team member seem to have contributed a fair share? If this is a solo project, did you explore and learn something new?