Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET), Hyderabad hosted the second season of its flagship national hackathon — Hackprix Season 2 on June 14 and 15, 2025. This 36-hour non-stop innovation marathon brought together over 500 student hackers from across the country, turning the LIET campus into a buzzing nucleus of creative energy, disruptive ideas, and next-generation technology. With an overwhelming 2600+ registrations, and 147 teams representing 24+ states and 90+ cities, Hackprix Season 2 firmly established itself as one of India’s premier student-led hackathons. Notably, 60% of participants came from outside Telangana, reflecting the event’s national prestige and reach.
Day 1: Opening Ceremony, Team Hacking, Group Photos, Ideation Mentorship, Workshop by Mr. Siddharth Dayalwal (Story block), Sponsor Activities, Campfire & Networking.
Day 2: Implementation Mentorship, Evaluation Mentorship, Final Judging, Winner Announcement, Closing Ceremony. Beyond hacking, Hackprix Season 2 was a celebration. Participants enjoyed workshops, sponsor games, storytelling sessions, a cozy campfire, and late-night chill zones, turning the hackathon into a festival of creativity and connection. The hackathon awarded a total prize pool of ₹1,25,000, recognizing overall excellence, domain-specific brilliance, and outstanding use of technology.
Overall winners are Sponsored by Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad and are as follows:
- 1st Prize – Team Kaju Katli, IIIT Raipur;
- 2nd Prize – Team Dark Arcade, Sandip University, Nashik;
- 3rd Prize – Team Tell me Why??, IIIT Kottayam, Kerala.
Track Winners are Sponsored by Lords Skill Academy, Hyderabad
- Generative AI & ML – Team Baig. Techies, VIT Chennai;
- Blockchain & Web3 – Team Ghost, Matrusri Engineering College, Hyderabad;
- IoT & Embedded Systems – Team Code Ho Na Ho, MJCET, Hyderabad;
- Sustainable Development – Team Hash Brownies, GRIET Hyderabad & IITM Gwalior;
- Open Innovation – Team Tech Mavric, Presidency University, Bangalore;
- Special Awardees: Best Use of GitHub – Team Envisioneers, LIET Hyderabad;
The Chief Guest of Hackprix Season 2, Mr. Aneesh Rayancha, Co-Founder of Phot.ai, graced the event with his presence and delivered an inspiring keynote. His guidance and mentorship left a profound impact on the young innovators, motivating them to think boldly and pursue their ideas with confidence. The success of Hackprix Season 2 was made possible by the incredible support of our sponsors and partners. Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology proudly served as the Title Sponsor, with Lords Skill Academy and GitHub as the Gold Sponsor. Silver Sponsors included Orkes. Germanten Hospitals as Health Partner, DevHero joined as the Merchandise Partner, while Storyblock contributed as the In-Kind Partner. Flashoot powered the event as the Content Partner, and CodeYodha brought energy as the Swags Partner. Slate Valley played a key role as the Hiring Partner. A strong network of Community Partners added further value HydDAO, Girls Leading Tech, Hackerabad, SCCSE, Nextgen Nexus, Algorand Blockchain Club LIET, Cloud Clubs, GDG LIET, and Eventsinfo.
Hackprix Season 2 was brought to life by an exceptional organizing committee, comprising visionary student leaders, dedicated faculty members, and passionate volunteers. Their tireless planning, sleepless nights, and attention to detail transformed a bold vision into a national-level tech spectacle Special thanks to the leadership of Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology for their unwavering support. Chairman CA Basha Mohiuddin, Vice Chairman Mr. Syed, Touseef Ahmed, Secretary Mrs. Rizwana Begum, Joint Secretary CA Tanvir Ahmed, Principal Dr. R. K. Singh, Convenor Hackprix Dr Ch Santhan Kumar Dean IQAC, Dean’s, HoD’s and Faculty played key roles in making Hackprix Season 2 a grand success. Hackprix Season 2 was not just a competition—it was a celebration of intellect, innovation, and Ambition.
