HackPrix Season 3, the flagship international-level hackathon hosted by Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET), was successfully held on 13th and 14th June, 2026, culminating in an exciting 36-hour innovation marathon. The event brought together 550+ student innovators representing 150+ teams from 25 Indian states, as well as international participants.
The event received an overwhelming response with 3,500+ applications from across India and abroad. Following a rigorous screening process, over 900 participants were shortlisted, and the top 550 hackers competed for a ₹3 lakh prize pool across six cutting-edge technology tracks:
- Generative AI & Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Blockchain & Web3
- IoT & Embedded Systems
- Sustainable Development
- Open Innovation
Day 1 (13th June, 2026): Innovation Takes Flight HackPrix Season 3 commenced with participant registration and check-in, welcoming aspiring innovators from across the country. The event was inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony, where eminent academicians and industry leaders encouraged participants to develop impactful technology solutions addressing real-world challenges.
The 36-hour hacking marathon officially began at 11:00 AM, with teams engaging in brainstorming, designing, coding, testing, and refining their ideas.
To support participants throughout their journey, Mentoring Rounds 1 and 2 were conducted by experienced industry professionals and technical experts, providing valuable guidance on technology implementation, product development, business viability, and pitching strategies. As night fell, the campus transformed into a vibrant networking hub with a lively Campfire Night, featuring music, games, interactive activities, and networking sessions that fostered collaboration and rejuvenated participants before they continued their overnight development.
Day 2 (14th June, 2026): Transforming Ideas into Impact The second day began with Mentoring Round 3, offering teams final technical insights and expert feedback before project submission.
Participants worked relentlessly to complete their prototypes, presentations, and demonstrations. The final evaluation featured live project presentations before a distinguished jury comprising academicians, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and technology leaders. Projects were assessed based on innovation, technical excellence, practical implementation, scalability, societal impact, and presentation quality.
The hackathon concluded with a grand Valedictory Ceremony, celebrating the creativity, perseverance, teamwork, and innovation displayed by every participant throughout the 36-hour journey.
HackPrix Season 3 Winners
Overall Winners
- 🥇 First Prize: The Codetters – Hyderabad
- 🥈 Second Prize: The Cyphers – Nagpur
- 🥉 Third Prize: Hackerats – Andhra Pradesh
Track Winners
- Open Innovation: Vagabonds – Hyderabad
- Generative AI & Machine Learning: High Rollers – Punjab
- Blockchain & Web3: Latency Zero – Bangalore
- IoT & Embedded Systems: Cognivista – Tiruchirappalli
- Sustainable Development: Tech Termites – Hyderabad
Special Awards
- Best Lords Team: Caffinated Coders – LIET, Hyderabad
- Best Girls Team: Rise up – Hyderabad
Building the Future Through Innovation
The closing ceremony was graced by distinguished academic and industry leaders, including Mr. Najeed Khan, Founder of Stealth AI and Agent V OS, along with the Management, the Principal of Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology, and the Convenor of HackPrix Season 3.
HackPrix Season 3 was successfully organised in collaboration with leading technology partners, including Google Gemini, Sarvam AI, MongoDB, ElevenLabs, and Vultr, with ecosystem support from Major League Hacking (MLH), Devfolio, and several academic and industry collaborators. Participants benefited from world-class mentorship, advanced development tools, technical workshops, and exposure to real-world problem statements.
With another remarkable edition concluded, HackPrix continues to strengthen its reputation as one of India’s premier student hackathons. By fostering innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving, the event empowers young minds to develop impactful technologies and contribute meaningfully to the future of society.
