36 Hours. Infinite Possibilities. This is INNOVAT3.
Build Web3. Think decentralized. Ship in 36.
Part of Innovaciōn • IEM Kolkata • Fully Online
Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata
About INNOVAT3
INNOVAT3 is a 36-hour high-intensity Web3 innovation sprint designed to bring together builders, hackers, designers, and problem-solvers to ship decentralized ideas that matter. This fully online hackathon is not a code-along—it's a pressure-tested arena where blockchain innovation meets execution.
Part of the annual techfest Innovaciōn, INNOVAT3 is hosted by Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, organized by IEM Institute of Fundamental Research (IIFR), and powered by Innovaciōn.
What to Expect
36 hours of uninterrupted hacking—idea to prototype, no hand-holding. Problem statements across Web3, AI/ML, FinTech, Sustainability, Open Innovation, and more. Mentorship from industry practitioners. Judging focused on impact, innovation, and feasibility.
Who Should Participate
Developers, designers, and innovators hungry to build under real constraints. Students and early-stage builders looking to test ideas at scale. Teams ready to think fast, break things responsibly, and ship smarter.
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Timeline
36 hours of innovation—registration, hacking, and celebration
Registration
January 26 - March 12, 2026
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Hacking Phase
36-Hour Sprint
Results
Post-Event
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Prizes
Exciting prizes and recognition await
To be announced later
Stay tuned for exciting rewards and recognition
All Participants
Expert guidance throughout
Digital participation certificate
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Rules & Guidelines
Simple guidelines to ensure a fair, productive, and innovative hackathon for everyone.
Team Size
Teams of 2-4 members are allowed. Solo participants are welcome.
Development Window
All code must be written during the 36-hour hackathon window.
Originality
Projects must be fresh and new—no past projects allowed. Everything must be created during the hackathon timeline.
Web3 Focus
Build innovative Web3 solutions—open innovation encouraged across blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and decentralized applications.
External Resources
Open source libraries, frameworks, APIs, and tools are permitted and encouraged.
Submission Requirements
Include a working prototype, presentation slides, and demo video showcasing your solution.
Judging Criteria
Projects evaluated on impact, innovation, feasibility, and execution quality—not just flashy demos.
Code of Conduct
Be respectful, inclusive, and collaborative. Follow the event's code of conduct at all times.
Have Fun
Learn, experiment, break things responsibly, and build something you're proud of.
Questions about the rules? Contact Organizers
Mentors
Get guidance from industry practitioners throughout INNOVAT3. Our mentors bring years of experience from leading tech companies and startups. Whether you need help debugging, architecture advice, or design feedback, mentors will be available on-site and online to help teams pivot, scale, and validate fast.
