08:30 AM · CHECK-IN
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Team Registration
Check in with your team and collect your event kit.
A 24-hour national-level hackathon
Think beyond. Build what's next.
SYNAPSE2.0
24-HOUR NATIONAL-LEVEL HACKATHON
One idea can build a bridge between classrooms and industry. Bring your team, take on complex challenges, and turn bold thinking into practical solutions in an intensive 24-hour hackathon.
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24 hours · one shared mission · a stronger academia–industry connection
Programmers Hub, JCE Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation (JIEF) · Department of CSE (AIML) Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi
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Our journey · From 12 to 24 hours
We started strong.
Now, we're going bigger.
The previous edition of Synapse was a 12-hour hackathon that brought together 100+ participants from 10+ colleges, connected them with 08+ partner companies, and saw 17+ internship offers rolled out. This year, we're taking the experience to the next level with Synapse 2.0 — an expanded 24-hour National-Level Hackathon, giving participants more time to collaborate, build, innovate and connect with industry.
100+Participants
10+Colleges represented
08+Partner companies
17+Internship offers rolled out
About Synapse
24H
One bridge. Two worlds. Endless possibilities.
Bridging academia
and industry.
The word Synapse represents a connection — a bridge between academia and industry. Synapse 2.0 is a 24-Hour National-Level Hackathon that brings together bright, driven minds to solve complex challenges through technology, creativity and collaboration.
In this fast-paced environment, participants work with peers, apply what they have learned and develop innovative solutions under pressure. It is more than a competition: it is a platform where classroom knowledge meets real-world expectations, and emerging talent gets noticed by the industry.
Our mission is to launch careers. By connecting promising students directly with technology companies, Synapse creates pathways from learning to opportunity. The best-performing students will have the opportunity to secure exclusive internship opportunities with our industry partners.
Problem Statements & Domains
The problem statements and challenge domains for Synapse 2.0 will be announced by the participating companies during the hackathon inauguration on 25 November 2026. Participants will explore real-world industry challenges shared directly by the companies and select their problem statements on the day of the event.
Come prepared to innovate, collaborate and build solutions to real industry problems!
↗ Solve complex, real-world challenges
↗ Build innovative solutions in 24 hours
↗ Connect with industry partners
↗ Compete for exclusive internship opportunities
The opportunity
Build big.
Get recognised.
Bring your best thinking to the table. Standout teams get a chance to earn recognition, rewards and career opportunities.
Total prize pool
₹50,000
Awards for winning teams at the end of the 24-hour national-level hackathon.
Beyond the build
10+
Company internships
Internship opportunities for standout participants from partner companies.
BUILD YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY ↗
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Everything you
need to know.
All the essential details for your Synapse 2.0 experience.
When
25–26 November 2026
24-hour hackathon
Where
Jain College of Engineering
Belagavi, Karnataka
Format
Offline
On campus, in teams
Team size
2 or 4 members
Form your team and build together
Registration fee
Early bird · Until 16 Nov 2026
Team of 2: ₹600 | Team of 4: ₹1,200
Regular · After 16 Nov 2026
Team of 2: ₹800 | Team of 4: ₹1,600
REGISTRATION CLOSES 24 NOVEMBER 2026Registration closes
24 November 2026
Complete your team registration before the deadline
24 hours of ideas in motion
The event schedule.
Two days. One continuous build. Follow the milestones of Synapse 2.0, from team check-in to the valedictory ceremony.
SYNAPSE 2.0 · 25—26 NOVEMBER 2026
Your next 24 hours
Your next 24 hours
start here.
Follow the journey from check-in to the closing ceremony. Your Synapse robot guide will lead the way.
DAY 01
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Check in, get inspired and start building.
09:15 AM · OPENING
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Inauguration
Join us for the official opening of Synapse 2.0.
09:30 AM · BUILD START
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Hackathon Begins
The challenge is on. Bring your ideas to life and start building.
LET THE BUILD BEGIN01:30 PM · REFUEL
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Lunch Break
Take a break, recharge and connect with fellow participants.
05:00 PM · REFRESH
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Evening Tea & Snacks
A quick refresh before the next stretch of innovation.
08:30 PM · DINNER
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Dinner
Refuel, reset and keep the momentum going.
DAY 02
Thursday, 26 November 2026
Midnight energy, final milestones and celebration.
12:00 AM · MIDNIGHT
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Jamming Session
Midnight energy, fresh ideas and spontaneous collaboration.
MIDNIGHT MOMENT07:30 AM · BREAKFAST
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Breakfast
Start the morning with a fresh boost for the final stretch.
09:30 AM · HACKATHON ENDS
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Close of Synapse 2.0
Bring the 24-hour hackathon to a close.
24 HOURS COMPLETE10:00 AM ONWARDS · CLOSING
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Valedictory
Celebrate the teams, ideas and achievements of Synapse 2.0.
* Schedule timings are as planned and may be subject to on-ground coordination.
People behind the event
Meet the team.
Reach out to the event team for coordination and enquiries.
Event Coordinator
Ms. Chaitra Patil
Associate – IoT & Embedded Systems, JIEF
Organisers
Prof. Vasantkumar K. Upadhye
JCE Hackathon Coordinator
Organisers
Dr. Nityanand S Kudachimath
ISTE Student Chapter Coordinator
Organisers
Dr. Sachinkumar
HOD, CSE (AIML), JCE
Organisers
Dr. Sanjeev Sangami
Convenor, IIC & Dean, ICE
Organisers
Mr. Mallikarjun Kullolli
CEO & MD, JIEF
Organisers
Dr. J. Shivakumar
Chairman, JIEF · Principal & Director, JCE
Need clarity?
Frequently asked
questions.
Who can participate?
Students can participate in teams of 2 or 4 members.
When and where is Synapse 2.0 happening?
The 24-hour hackathon will be held from 25 to 26 November 2026 at Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi.
What is the registration fee?
Early bird offer (valid until 16 November 2026): ₹600 for a team of 2 and ₹1,200 for a team of 4. After the early bird offer: ₹800 for a team of 2 and ₹1,600 for a team of 4. Registration closes on 24 November 2026.
What is included in the registration fee?
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, a welcome kit and a participation certificate are included for every participant.
What can participants win?
Synapse 2.0 features a total prize pool of ₹50,000 and 10+ company internship opportunities.
Will the problem statements and domains be announced before the hackathon?
No. The participating companies will announce the problem statements and challenge domains during the hackathon inauguration on 25 November 2026. Teams will select their problem statements on the day of the event.
How do I register?
Use the Register your team button to open the official registration form. Complete the form before 24 November 2026.
Your next 24 hours start here
Have an idea?
Make it real.
Get your team together, take on the challenge and be part of Synapse 2.0 at Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi.
₹600 – ₹1,200Early bird · Team of 2 / Team of 4 · until 16 Nov
Register now ↗Find your way to Synapse 2.0
Meet us at JCE.
Join us at Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi, for 24 hours of building, collaboration and innovation.
EVENT VENUE
Jain College of Engineering
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