BLACKOUT 2026 — THE UNKNOWN AWAITS.

The Challenge Is a Secret. Your Next Move Isn't.

BLACKOUT 2026 is a 12-hour, in-person mystery hackathon hosted by Buildicy in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

This isn't your usual hackathon. The problem statement won't be revealed beforehand. You'll discover the challenge when you arrive, work with your team, make decisions under pressure, and turn an unexpected problem into something real.

No pre-written solutions. No prepared demos for the secret challenge. Just your skills, your creativity, your team, and the clock.

THE EXPERIENCE

01 — THE REVEAL

Show up, meet your fellow builders, understand the rules, and uncover the challenge.

02 — RESEARCH & STRATEGY

Use the initial internet-access window to research, explore resources, validate ideas, and plan your approach.

03 — THE OFFLINE BUILD

When the internet goes off, the real test begins. Build, experiment, code, design, and solve problems using your team's skills and available resources.

04 — THE FINAL SHOWDOWN

Present your solution, demonstrate what you've built, and explain your decisions to the judges.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Students, developers, designers, freelancers, working professionals, and anyone who loves solving problems by building things.

You don't need to know the challenge in advance. You need to be ready to adapt.

MORE THAN JUST A HACKATHON

Compete for cash prizes awarded to winning teams.
Every registered participant gets access to a complimentary 30-day AI Tools Accelerator Program.
Winners and eligible top performers may unlock internship opportunities.
Developers can explore potential freelance opportunities and project collaborations with Buildicy.
Top-performing teams may have opportunities to collaborate with Buildicy.

Opportunities are subject to eligibility, performance, and further evaluation.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: BLACKOUT 2026
Date: November 28, 2026
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Format: In-person, 12-hour mystery hackathon
Organizer: Buildicy
Registration: ₹799 per participant

THE CHALLENGE STAYS CLASSIFIED.

Come prepared to think differently, build under pressure, and discover what you're capable of.

Your next move starts here.

BLACKOUT 2026 × BUILDICY
THE UNKNOWN AWAITS.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT

Build a working solution that addresses the challenge revealed at BLACKOUT 2026.

Every team must submit the following through Devpost before the submission deadline:

Project Title & Summary — Name your project and explain the problem you're solving and your proposed solution.
Working Prototype — Submit a functional prototype, application, or demonstrable proof of concept.
Source Code — Provide a GitHub repository link with the code and relevant project files.
README — Include setup instructions, technologies used, key features, and how your solution works.
Demo Video — Provide a short video demonstrating your solution and explaining its core functionality.
Team Details — Include your team name and all participating team members.

IMPORTANT

Your project must address the official challenge revealed at the event.
Build your solution during the designated hackathon period.
Use the initial research window and offline build phase according to the event rules.
Clearly disclose any third-party tools, libraries, APIs, datasets, or pre-existing code used.
Your submission must be your team's own work, and you must have permission to use any assets included.
Submit before the official deadline. Late submissions may not be judged.

Detailed judging criteria, submission instructions, and deadlines will be announced by the organizers at the event.

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