ChaosCore Hackathon 2026
“Embrace the Chaos. Build the Unexpected.”
- Dates
- 24 October – 15 November 2026
- Recognition
- Top 15 Finalists
Overview
About ChaosCore
What happens when creativity meets chaos? ChaosCore is an open-innovation hackathon where unconventional ideas, bold experiments and creative problem-solving come together.
There is no fixed problem statement, no predefined domain and no restriction on technology. Choose a problem you care about, improve an existing system, create a product you have always wanted to build, or explore an entirely new idea. This Halloween, step into the chaos, challenge the ordinary and turn your wildest ideas into working solutions.
Open to: Students · Developers & Engineers · AI/ML Enthusiasts · Designers · Innovators & Product Thinkers · Teams of 1–4 Members
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ChaosCore Hackathon 2026
Top 15 Finalists
Format
Format & Timeline
ChaosCore runs in two stages: an open idea submission, followed by a final round where the top 15 teams pitch and demo a working solution.
- 01Round 124 Oct – 9 Nov: Closes 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Idea Submission
Start with an idea and show why it is worth building. Submit a short PPT presentation explaining the problem or inefficiency you have discovered, who it affects, and how your idea can improve it.
The strongest ideas are shortlisted. The top 15 teams reach the final round.
- Final RoundDate: 15 November 2026
Pitch & Prototype Demo
Each shortlisted team submits a 5–7 minute pitch video covering the problem and target users, the proposed solution, key features, technology and implementation, a working product or prototype demonstration, and impact and future scope.
Problem Statement
Embrace the Chaos. Build the Unexpected.
ChaosCore has no predefined problem statement, domain or technology restriction. You choose the problem, idea or opportunity worth exploring.
Your challenge is to go beyond conventional solutions, identify who is affected and why it matters, and build something bold, creative and useful that you can demonstrate.
What a strong submission looks like
- AI & Intelligent Systems
- Software & Developer Tools
- Healthcare & Wellbeing
- Education & Learning
- Finance & Commerce
- Social Impact & Accessibility
- Mobility & Urban Systems
- Cybersecurity
Details
More About the Event
Why participate
- No Fixed Problem Statement
- Pick any problem, idea or opportunity you care about. The direction is entirely yours.
- No Technology Limits
- Use whatever stack, tools or approach fits your idea, from AI to apps to hardware-free prototypes.
- Solo or a Team of 1–4
- Build alone or with a small team, whichever suits your idea.
- Pitch Your Product
- Finalists present a pitch video with a working product or prototype demonstration.
- Build Your Portfolio
- Take an idea from a short deck to a demonstrable prototype you can show to recruiters.
- Join a Builder Community
- Become part of Invoqe’s builder ecosystem alongside internships, projects and career programs.
What you can build
- AI & Intelligent Systems
- Products powered by AI that solve real problems or open up new possibilities.
- Software & Developer Tools
- Applications and tooling that make building easier, faster or more accessible.
- Healthcare, Education & Finance
- Solutions that improve wellbeing, learning, or how people handle money and commerce.
- Social Impact, Mobility & Security
- Products for accessibility, urban systems and cybersecurity, or anything else that solves a real problem.
How submissions are judged
- Problem & Target Users
- How clearly you have identified the problem and who it affects.
- Proposed Solution & Features
- How well the idea and its key features address the problem.
- Technology & Working Prototype
- The quality of the implementation, shown through a working product or prototype demo.
- Impact & Future Scope
- The value your solution creates and where it can go next.
Full prize and recognition details are listed on the ChaosCore page on Unstop.
Answers
FAQs
What is ChaosCore Hackathon 2026?
ChaosCore is an open-innovation online hackathon organized by Invoqe. There is no fixed problem statement, domain or technology restriction. Participants choose a problem or idea and build a bold, useful solution.
Who can participate?
Students, developers, designers, innovators and builders of any background, solo or in teams of 1–4 members.
Is the hackathon online or offline?
ChaosCore 2026 is fully online. Both the idea submission and the final pitch round take place online.
What are the important dates?
Round 1 idea submissions run from 24 October to 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM IST). The final round takes place on 15 November 2026.
What should I submit in Round 1?
A short PPT presentation explaining the problem or inefficiency you have discovered, who it affects, and how your idea can improve it.
What happens in the final round?
The top 15 shortlisted teams submit a 5–7 minute pitch video covering the problem, solution, key features, technology, a working prototype demonstration, and impact.
How do I register?
Register on the ChaosCore Hackathon 2026 page on Unstop before 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
More questions? Write to hello@invoqe.in.
Ready to build?
ChaosCore Hackathon 2026
Top 15 Finalists