INCURSION 2027
GDG on Campus LogoGDG on Campus, DYPIT Pune Presents • 30–31 January 2027

INCURSION 2027
Doomsday Times Run Out

Two worlds have collided. The timeline is fractured. An online national idea challenge followed by an offline build-and-demo finale at DYPIT campus, Pune.

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24 Hours
Offline Build Sprint
₹2 Lakh
Total Prize Pool
Open to All
Online Idea Submission
Top 50 Teams
Round 2 Finale (DYPIT Pune)
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The Lore & Mission

Doomsday Times Run Out

INCURSION 2027 is a national-level student hackathon organized by GDG on Campus, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune. Designed around a two-round format—an online idea challenge followed by an offline build-and-demo sprint at the DYPIT campus—INCURSION summons builders, engineers, and creators to engineer critical solutions before the clock hits zero.

01 // Round 1: Online Idea Challenge

National Screening

Open nationwide to unlimited student teams of 2–4 members with free registration. Submit your ideas and proposed technical blueprints on the hackathon platform for structured jury evaluation.

02 // Round 2: Offline Finale

Offline Build Sprint

The top 50 shortlisted teams assemble on 30–31 January 2027 at DYPIT Pune. Experience challenge reveals, non-stop prototyping with mentor checkpoints, and live jury demos.

03 // The Bounties

₹2 Lakh Pool & Beyond

Compete for ₹2 Lakh in cash awards, grand trophies, official project showcases, sponsor and alumni introductions, personalized mentorship, and potential internship discussions.

Domains & Tracks

Choose Your Battleground

Broad tracks are published now. Detailed problem statements will be revealed at kickoff on 30 January 2027. Each track carries a dedicated ₹5,000 Best Track Winner award.

AI & Agentic SystemsTRACK 01

Rogue Protocol

Architect autonomous AI agents, intelligent multilingual assistants, process automation pipelines, and cognitive models designed to tackle complex decision-making systems.

AI AgentsMultilingual AssistantsAutomationIntelligent Assistants
Cybersecurity & FinTechTRACK 02

Firewall Zero

Engineer robust threat detection engines, scam and fraud mitigation shields, privacy-preserving identities, modern payment layers, and inclusive financial tooling.

Threat DetectionFraud & ScamsPrivacy & IdentityPaymentsFinancial Inclusion
Open InnovationTRACK 03

Final Hour

Tackle pressing existential and humanitarian frontiers spanning climate resilience, healthcare, emergency response, disaster management, agriculture, and space exploration.

Climate IntelligenceHealth & MedTechDisaster & SafetyAgriculture & Space
GovTech & Transparent GovernanceTRACK 04

Glass Wall

Create high-accountability public service platforms, transparent civic workflows, citizen grievance redressal mechanisms, and integrity audits for open governance.

TransparencyPublic ServicesGrievances RedressalAccountability
Smart Cities & Civic ServicesTRACK 05

Survival City

Reimagine modern urban infrastructure with smart mobility networks, traffic intelligence, water conservation solutions, and responsive civic utilities.

Transport & MobilityTraffic IntelligenceWater ManagementCivic Technology
Timeline & Schedule

The Convergence Roadmap

From the opening national registration to the offline finale on campus at DYPIT Pune.

9 November – 5 December 2026
Phase 01

Registration & Idea Submission

9 November – 5 December 2026

National registration and team formation. Ideas submitted on the platform.

5 December 2026
Phase 02

Submission Closes

5 December 2026

Registration and online idea submission officially closes nationwide.

6 December 2026 – 5 January 2027
Phase 03

Jury Evaluation & Screening

6 December 2026 – 5 January 2027

Eligibility screening and structured jury evaluation of all submitted solutions.

5 January 2027
Phase 04

Top 50 Finalists Announced

5 January 2027

Top 50 teams shortlisted, plus waitlist, for the offline finale.

30–31 January 2027
Phase 05

Grand Finale

30–31 January 2027 · DYPIT Campus, Pune

Build sprint, mentor checkpoints, demos, jury review, and awards ceremony.

Rewards of Victory

Prize Pool: ₹2 Lakh

A combined ₹2 Lakh prize pool awarded to the most outstanding technical achievements, plus specialized track bounties and career-defining mentorship opportunities.

Rank 01Overall Winner

Overall Winner

₹1,00,000
Included Recognition:
  • ✦Winner Grand Trophy & Certificates
  • ✦Official Project Showcase
  • ✦Sponsor & Alumni Introductions
  • ✦Dedicated Mentorship & Incubation
  • ✦Potential Internship Discussions
Rank 02

1st Runner-Up

₹50,000
Included Recognition:
  • ✦1st Runner-Up Trophy & Certificates
  • ✦Official Project Showcase
  • ✦Mentorship Sessions
  • ✦Sponsor Swag Kit & Introductions
Rank 03

2nd Runner-Up

₹25,000
Included Recognition:
  • ✦2nd Runner-Up Trophy & Certificates
  • ✦Official Project Showcase
  • ✦Mentorship Sessions
  • ✦Sponsor Swag Kit
Track Bounties

Best Track Winners • ₹5,000 Each

Track Bounty
Rogue Protocol (AI & Agents)
₹5,000
Track Bounty
Firewall Zero (Cyber & FinTech)
₹5,000
Track Bounty
Final Hour (Open Innovation)
₹5,000
Track Bounty
Glass Wall (GovTech)
₹5,000
Track Bounty
Survival City (Smart Cities)
₹5,000
Beyond Cash Rewards

Career & Network Elevation

  • ✦Trophies and physical achievement certificates
  • ✦Official project showcase across GDG on Campus channels
  • ✦Introductions to industry sponsors, founders, and alumni
  • ✦Ongoing technical mentorship & potential internship discussions
  • ✦Official participation certificates for all shortlisted finalists
Finalist Kit

Participant Welcome Bag

Every team checking in for the offline finale receives an exclusive kit:

  • ✦Developer notebook, pen & exclusive sticker packs
  • ✦Event guide, mentor contact booklet & schedule planner
  • ✦Sponsor merchandise and tech swag
Allies & Ecosystem

Partners & Sponsors

INCURSION 2027 is made possible through collaborations with visionary industry leaders.

Presented & Organized By
GDG on Campus LogoGDG on Campus • Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune
Partnership Announcements

To Be Announced

Official sponsors, platform partners, and track challenges will be revealed leading up to the event. Connect with us at @gdg.dit or gdg.dit@dypvp.edu.in for partnership queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiverse Field Manual

Everything you need to know about eligibility, rounds, facilities, and evaluation for INCURSION 2027.