Stellaris

# Stellaris 2026 **Stellaris 2026** is a **12-hour flagship offline hackathon** hosted at **ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad**. It brings together ambitious developers, designers, and innovators to transform forward-thinking ideas into scalable, real-world solutions. Built across focused tracks including **AI/ML, FinTech, Web3, and Open Innovation**, Stellaris challenges participants to demonstrate **technical depth, structured execution, and practical impact** within a professionally organized environment. The hackathon is designed to encourage rapid innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in a high-energy environment where ideas evolve into working prototypes within a single day. --- # Venue **ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad** Participants will compete in a fully offline environment inside the campus, interacting with mentors, organizers, and fellow hackers throughout the event. --- # Event Highlights - 12-hour offline competitive hackathon - Multiple innovation tracks including **Web3, AI/ML, FinTech, and Open Innovation** - Mentorship from experienced developers and industry professionals - Networking with talented builders and innovators - Exciting **offline swags and goodies** for participants - Certificates for all the participants. --- # How to Register **Step 1:** Click **Apply** and complete the registration form. **Step 2:** Form a **team of 2–4 members** (team participation is mandatory). **Step 3:** Submit your **project idea presentation** for Round 1 evaluation. **Step 4:** Shortlisted teams will receive an **official confirmation** to compete in the offline finale. --- # Hackathon Phases ## Phase 1: Online Screening Teams must submit a **structured presentation** outlining their project idea. Submissions will be evaluated based on: - Innovation - Feasibility - Clarity of problem and solution **PPT Template:** [Stellaris PPT](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lsbnddsgrql6uiigDGXJOen3CJchllFx) **Submission Link:** [Click here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD3D7CBRxybPUS04ErvxNeeQ0PE3dAE8uje6R1UfZPvibog/viewform) **Join Discord for updates:** [Discord Server Link](https://discord.com/invite/vkkBGt7eHY) --- ## Phase 2: The 12-Hour Offline Hackathon **Date:** March 28, 2026 **Venue:** ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad Shortlisted teams will compete in a **12-hour intensive build session**, where they will develop and present functional prototypes based on their proposed ideas. Participants will work alongside mentors, collaborate with fellow hackers, and present their solutions to an expert jury panel. --- # Judging Criteria Projects will be evaluated based on: - **Innovation and originality** - **Technical depth and implementation** - **Practical relevance and scalability** - **Problem-solving approach** - **Presentation and clarity** --- # What Participants Get - 12-hour **offline hackathon experience** - **Meals and refreshments** during the event - **Exciting swags and goodies** for participants - **Mentorship and guidance** throughout the hackathon - **Certificates and recognition** for winners and standout teams