National Student Innovation Hackathon · 2026

FOLLOW THE
TRAIL. BUILD
WHAT'S NEXT.

Where ambitious student builders meet real industry challenges—and turn ideas into working solutions in 24 unforgettable hours.

Enter the challenge ↗Explore the event ↓
Trail of Embers — Ignite Ideas, Build Tomorrow
08–09OCT 2026
24HOFFLINE FINALE
600+INNOVATORS
160–200TEAMS

01 / THE SPARK

NOT ANOTHER
THEORETICAL
HACKATHON.

Trail of Embers is ALEROPATH's flagship national innovation hackathon, created around one conviction:

“Every challenge should solve a real industry problem.”

We bring students and industry together to discover practical ideas, build serious solutions, and spotlight the talent ready to shape tomorrow.

PARTICIPATION600+

students from campuses across India

BUILD WINDOW24H

one intense offline innovation sprint

TEAM TARGET200

teams, ideas and distinct perspectives

02 / THE JOURNEY

TWO ROUNDS.
ONE FINAL TRAIL.

Begin online. Earn your place. Build live at Marwadi University.

ROUND 01ONLINE

IDEA & PPT
SUBMISSION

Register your team and submit a clear solution concept. Shortlisted teams advance to the 24-hour offline finale.

  • ₹100 registration per team
  • Online PPT submission
  • Evaluation & shortlisting
QUALIFY
ROUND 02OFFLINE

24-HOUR
GRAND FINALE

Qualified teams build, validate and pitch their solution in person before mentors, experts and judges.

  • ₹399 per qualified participant
  • Food & accommodation included
  • Marwadi University · Rajkot
WHENOCTOBER 8–9, 2026
WHEREMARWADI UNIVERSITY, RAJKOT
FORMAT24-HOUR OFFLINE FINALE

03 / WHY ENTER

YOUR IDEA
DESERVES
REAL HEAT.

01

Solve real problems

Work on challenge statements grounded in actual industry needs.

02

Build with intensity

Turn a promising concept into a working, pitch-ready solution.

03

Meet the ecosystem

Connect with mentors, innovators, judges and ambitious peers.

04

Be discovered

Showcase your thinking, execution and talent on a national stage.

The trail begins here

READY TO
IGNITE?

Bring your team. Bring a bold idea. Leave with something real.

Register your team ↗Round 1 registration · ₹100 per team

04 / QUESTIONS

BEFORE YOU
STEP IN.

Who can participate?+

Student innovators who want to solve meaningful industry challenges. Participate as a team and submit your idea during Round 1.

How does qualification work?+

Teams first register and submit a PPT online. Evaluators shortlist the strongest ideas for the offline grand finale.

What does the offline fee include?+

Qualified participants pay ₹399 per person. Food and accommodation during the offline finale are included.

Where is the finale?+

The 24-hour offline finale takes place at Marwadi University in Rajkot, Gujarat, on October 8–9, 2026.