FUSION 2K26 — Premier Pune Competition, 24-Hour International Tech Hackathon & National Coding Challenge | SKN IEEE Student Branch & IIC E-Cell SKNCOE Pune
24 — HOUR INTERNATIONAL HACKATHON & CODING CRUCIBLE
The premier collegiate competition uniting elite innovators across GeoAI, FinTech, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Space Systems, and Healthcare IoT in Pune.
WHERE IDEAS
BECOME
IMPACT.
FUSION 2K26 is Pune’s premier 24-hour international tech competition & hackathon engineered by SKN IEEE Student Branch and IIC E-Cell SKNCOE.
Uniting top student developers and college squads from Pune and across India, this high-stakes engineering competition features authentic industry problem statements in GeoAI, Cyber Security / Blockchain, AI & Machine Learning, FinTech, Space Technology, and Healthcare IoT. Compete for national recognition, direct mentorship, and a ₹3,50,000+ prize pool.
THE COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION
Technical Rigor (SKN IEEE) × Venture Incubation (IIC E-CELL)
SKN IEEE Student Branch
Engineering research, IEEE councils & technical standards.
DeepTech · Region 10IIC E-CELL SKNCOE
Venture incubation, IPR mentorship & prototype scaling.
MoE IIC Certified
IIC E-CELL SKNCOE × SKN IEEE STUDENT BRANCH
IIC E-CELL SKNCOE
Driving commercialization, IP strategy, and institutional incubation. Transforms midnight hackathon prototypes into scalable technological enterprises.
SKN IEEE STUDENT BRANCH
Fostering academic research, technical standards, and computing architectures. Connects innovators with IEEE technical councils and global mentorship.
TOTAL PRIZE TREASURY
₹0
Allocated directly across overall champions, specialized domain leaders, and cutting-edge deeptech goodies.
EXCLUSIVE GOODIES & ACCESS
Comprehensive digital development bundle, cloud computational credits, exclusive swags, and exciting trips.
🎁 FREE TRIP
An exclusive all-expenses-paid trip for the Grand Winner & Runner-Up teams. We cover Travel · Stay · Food. (Recreational activities not included)
RUNNER-UP
Second highest cumulative jury evaluation across all 6 challenge domains.
GRAND WINNER
Highest scoring overall team demonstrating exceptional algorithmic depth, working prototype completeness, and defense poise.
DOMAIN CHAMPIONS
₹10,000 awarded to the top performing solution in each of the 6 distinct computing domain tracks.
EXCLUSIVE GOODIES & ACCESS
Comprehensive digital development bundle, cloud computational credits, exclusive swags, and exciting trips.
🎁 FREE FOR LUCKY DRAW WINNERS
An exclusive all-expenses-paid trip for lucky draw winners. We cover Travel · Stay · Food — a surprise destination awaits the lucky finishers. (Recreational activities not included)
CHOOSE YOUR BATTLEFIELD.
6 specialized computing arenas. Explore problem statements, challenge parameters, and track directives.
MISSION TIMELINE.
4 Synchronized checkpoints from team registrations to the 24-hour physical hackathon climax at SKNCOE Pune.
SKNCOE CAMPUS PHYSICAL ARENA
0 PRE-EXISTING CODEShortlisted finalists assemble at SKNCOE Campus, Pune and build from zero code over 24 continuous hours with live jury check-ins, midnight code reviews, and final podium defense.
24-HOUR PHYSICAL HACKATHON
Shortlisted finalists assemble at SKNCOE Campus in Pune. At 06:00 AM on 09 October, brand-new confidential problem statements unlock. Squads build from zero code over 24 continuous hours with live jury check-ins, midnight code reviews, and final podium defense.
REGISTER YOUR SQUAD
Select your registration portal to secure your squad's entry into the 24-hour physical hackathon.
The registration fee of ₹1,500 (~$15.65 USD) is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. No refunds will be issued regardless of participation status or shortlisting outcome.
CHOOSE OPTION
Pick your preferred platform to register your team.
FUSION IN FRAMES
The non-stop energy, late-night architecture sprints, and podium triumph captured across documentary reels and photography.
FUSION 2025! 24HR HACKATHON
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FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
Over 100+ hackathon innovators gathered before the illuminated FUSION backdrop during midnight sprints.
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
Faculty directors, IEEE chairs, and 50+ finalist teams united at the concluding awards assembly.
Participant Squad Sprints
Domain competitors showcasing their badge verification and sprint prototype readiness.
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
Late-night collaborative energy as squads assemble between prototype development phases.
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
High-performing project squad celebrating milestone recognition with mentors and jury members.
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
Student branch leaders coordinating multi-domain evaluation tracks and jury timelines.
Honorary Memento Presentation
Presenting the official IEEE commemorative trophy to esteemed technical patrons and mentors.
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
Distinguished faculty and IEEE committee addressing participants during the closing ceremony.
Innovators Cohort Showcase
Inter-college developers debriefing after 24 hours of non-stop algorithmic innovation.
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
Honorary Memento Presentation
STAGE PROTOCOL
Auditorium Felicitation Ceremony
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Innovators Cohort Showcase
EXPERIENCE ARENA
FUSION Night Flagship Cohort
SINHGAD CAMPUS ARENA
Grand Stage Valedictory Assemblage
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM
Participant Squad Sprints
EXPERIENCE HUB
The Midnight Vanguard Gathering
FUSION MAIN PLAZA
Podium Triumph & Award Accolades
FUSION ARENA
Organizing Core Technical Alignment
SKN IEEE COMMAND
FUSION 2025! A 24HR HACKATHON
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POWERING THE FUSION
Visionary technology leaders and ecosystem partners powering 24 hours of non-stop innovation.
THE FUTURE OF GEOAI, UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is FUSION 2K26 and why is it Pune's premier tech competition?
FUSION 2K26 is Pune's benchmark 24-hour international hackathon and flagship tech competition organized by SKN IEEE Student Branch in collaboration with IIC E-Cell SKNCOE. Uniting over 1,000+ top student developers, engineers, and designers across India, it provides a ₹3,50,000+ (~$3,652.78 USD) cash prize pool across 6 emerging technology tracks.
What is the team composition requirement for this Pune competition?
What is the registration fee and refund policy?
What technology domains and challenge tracks are available in this competition?
How are problem statements released for the hackathon?
How does the 24-team capacity quota operate at 6:00 AM on Hackathon Day?
What are the on-campus venue facilities at SKNCOE, Pune?
What is the jury evaluation criteria for the final hackathon defense?
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