Feb 7-8, 2026 • National Level

HAWKINS
NEEDS YOU

The ultimate 24-hour hackathon. Logic meets the supernatural. Will you save the code, or get lost in the runtime?

The Mission

Welcome to Datathon 2026. Organized by DataZen, this isn't just a coding competition. It's a rift in reality.

Strange signals have been detected from the mainframe. We need the brightest minds to decipher the data, build robust solutions, and close the gate before the deadline.

24h Duration
50+ Teams
₹1L Prize Pool
MISSING
Hacker
NAME: The Innovative Hacker
LAST SEEN: Debugging Main Loop
REWARD: Glory & Swag
CALL HAWKINS LAB

The Sequence of Events

Registration Opens

Jan 25, 2026

Do you copy?

Case Study Round

Feb 1, 2026

Analyze the tapes.

Hackathon Starts

Feb 7, 12:00 PM

Roll for initiative.

Winners Announced

Feb 8, 4:00 PM

Victory.

Confidential Files

Top Secret

Generative AI

Simulate reality. Build models that create, adapt, and deceive.

Classified

Core ML & Data

Predict the unpredictable. Find patterns in the noise.

Restricted

Web3 & Security

Decentralize control. Secure the gateway.

The Loot

Runner Up

₹30,000

WINNER

₹50,000

3rd Place

Goodies

The Party

Member
JANE DOE TECH HEAD
Member
JOHN SMITH DM (ORGANIZER)
Member
ELIZA BET DESIGN
Member
MIKE W. LOGISTICS
bash --hawk-terminal
$ ./query --team-size

Output: Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members. Solo entries are not permitted in this dimension.

$ ./query --eligibility

Output: Open to all university students across the nation. Valid ID required.

$ ./query --venue

Output: Hybrid Mode. Physical venue at Hawkins Lab (Main Hall). Discord for remote access.