CuriousPARC 2026
CuriousPARC 2026 is Maharashtra's biggest offline hackathon in Pune, where students, researchers, innovators, and developers work on real-world problem statements by building innovative presentations and working prototypes.
Total Industry
50+
Top Colleges
2000+
Team Size
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Event Duration
2 Days
Problem_Statements.pdfOfficial
Open & download the complete official handbook containing 9 Themes and 49 Problem Statements.
Who Can Participate?
Students
Postgraduate, Undergraduate, graduate, or diploma students looking to solve practical real-world problems.
Researchers
Postgraduate or research innovators developing high-level conceptual architectures.
Innovators
Independent makers and developers building state-of-the-art tech platforms.
Technical Teams
Multi-disciplinary engineering teams merging communication and coding.
Ideal Participant Journey & Workflow
Step 1 — Register on Platform
Provide participant info and register your team.
Step 2 — Build or Join Team
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Step 3 — Submit Solution Concept
Upload PPT deck and abstract for expert screening.
Step 4 — Build Working Prototype
Develop real-world software or hardware demonstrations.
Step 5 — Day 1: Prototype Demo
Demonstrate live prototypes at our Pune venue.
Step 6 — Day 2: Grand Finale & Awards
Elected teams compete for state honors and cash awards.
Evaluation & Judging Grid
| Criteria | Evaluation Meaning | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation | Originality, creative design, uniqueness of concept. Eliminating copied templates. | 20% |
| Feasibility | Can the solution realistically operate and scale in real-world scenarios under standard frameworks. | 20% |
| Technical Quality | Depth of implementation, software coding quality, architectural structures, and hardware integrity. | 20% |
| Impact | Real-world usefulness, social benefits, commercial potential, and addressability of statements. | 20% |
| Presentation | Clarity of communication, technical documentation, professional pitch delivery, and team cohesion. | 20% |
Stages & Official Timelines
Rewards and Prizes
CuriousPARC Cash Rewards
- •Distributed among top performing teams.
- •Transparent evaluation by expert panels.
- •Cash awards directly transferred to winners.
- •Industry Guidance
- •Industry Mentorship
- •Top Industry connections
The prize pool will be awarded to the top performing teams and champions at the Grand Finale in Pune!
Hiring & Internships
Direct Interviews
- •Paid internship opportunities.
- •Direct hiring interviews for outstanding minds.
Goodies & Swag
Exclusive Kits
- •Premium hackathon hoodies & goodies.
- •National certificates to boost resumes.
Additionally, exciting goodies, certificates, and scaling aids are allocated for other exceptional finalists! 🎁
Official Resources & Regulations
Curiousparc 2026.pdf
Rules, regulations & competition handbook
Contact Organizers
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