CodeNoir Hackathon 2026
“Explore the unknown. Engineer the unexpected.”
- Registrations
- 1,100+
- Dates
- September–October 2026
- Recognition
- Top 15 Finalists
Overview
About CodeNoir
CodeNoir is an open-ended hackathon where participants are challenged to look at problems differently and build solutions that are creative, useful, or unexpected.
There is no fixed problem statement or specific domain. You can work on a problem you care about, improve an existing process, create a new product, experiment with technology, or explore an idea you have always wanted to build — whether it’s AI, software, education, healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, productivity, social impact, entertainment, or something completely different.
Open to: Students · Developers & Engineers · AI/ML Enthusiasts · Designers · Innovators & Product Thinkers · Teams of 1–4 Members
Ready to build?
CodeNoir Hackathon 2026
Top 15 Finalists
Format
Format & Timeline
CodeNoir 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 1Deadline: 15 October 2026, 5:59 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’ve 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: 17 October 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
Explore the unknown. Engineer the unexpected.
CodeNoir is built around looking at problems differently. There is no fixed problem statement or specific domain — 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 creative, useful, or unexpected 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
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.
- Go Beyond the Conventional
- Experiment with fresh ideas and approaches instead of rebuilding the obvious solution.
- Compete as a Team of 1–4
- Build solo or with a small team of up to four — whatever suits your idea.
- Pitch Your Product
- Finalists present a pitch video with a live working-prototype demonstration of their solution.
- 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 & Accessibility
- Products that make technology and opportunity available to more people.
How submissions are judged
- Problem & Target Users
- How clearly you’ve 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 CodeNoir page on Unstop.
Answers
FAQs
What is CodeNoir Hackathon 2026?
CodeNoir is an open-ended online hackathon organized by Invoqe. There is no fixed problem statement or domain — participants choose a problem or idea and build a creative, useful, or unexpected solution.
Who could participate?
Students, developers, designers, innovators, and builders of any background, as solo participants or in teams of 1–4 members.
Was the hackathon online or offline?
CodeNoir 2026 was fully online. Both the idea submission and the final pitch round took place online.
What were the important dates?
Round 1 idea submissions ran from 23 September to 15 October 2026 (5:59 PM IST). The final round took place on 17 October 2026.
What was submitted in Round 1?
A short PPT presentation explaining the problem or inefficiency identified, who it affects, and how the idea improves it.
What happened in the final round?
The top 15 shortlisted teams submitted a 5–7 minute pitch video covering the problem, solution, key features, technology, a working prototype demonstration, and impact.
Where can I follow results and updates?
Check the CodeNoir Hackathon 2026 page on Unstop, or follow Invoqe on LinkedIn for announcements.
More questions? Write to hello@invoqe.in.
Ready to build?
CodeNoir Hackathon 2026
Top 15 Finalists