GDG on Campus · NIT Hamirpur presents

Labyrinth

A 36-hour hackathon. Find your way through the maze, build something real.

  • Jan 17–182027
  • NIT HamirpurNew Lecture Hall
  • 36 hoursof building
  • ₹1,50,000prize pool
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Labyrinth

Welcome to Labyrinth

WELCOME

Labyrinth hackathon Organised by GDG NIT Hamirpur.

Join 300+ builders, creators, and hackers for 36 hours of high-energy creation and innovation. Lead Organisers: Harsh Bhushan Pathak, Daksh and Divyansh.

₹1,50,000Prize Pool
300+Hackers
4Tracks
36hDuration

📅 Jan 17, 09:00 — Jan 18, 18:00 IST, 2027
📍 New Lecture Hall, NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Challenge Tracks

TRACKS

Choose one of the 4 challenge tracks to forge your project during the hackathon:

Gemini Developer Ecosystem

1. Autonomous AI & Agents

Build agentic workflows, multi-agent swarms, self-healing systems, coding assistants, and autonomous reasoning systems.

Polygon Labs

2. Decentralized Systems

Pioneer cryptographic applications, verifiable computation, decentralized attestations, zero-knowledge proofs, and peer-to-peer data meshes.

Spatial Computing

3. Interactive 3D & Spatial Web

Create next-generation WebGL/WebGPU browser worlds, procedural 3D environments, physics simulations, and collaborative spatial UI tools.

Community

4. Open Innovation

High-impact software tackling sustainability, education, healthcare accessibility, civic tech, or developer productivity tools.

36-Hour Timeline

SCHEDULE

All times in Indian Standard Time (IST):

Jan 17
09:00
Check-in & Welcome Breakfast
Main Atrium — Badge collection, coffee & light bites
10:30
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Main Stage — Rules briefing, track reveals, and sponsor spotlights
11:30
Hacking Commences & Team Matching
Hacker Arenas A & B — Coding kicks off!
13:00
Lunch Break
Dining Hall — Hot meals and networking
15:00
Workshop: Modern WebGL & 3D Web
Workshop Hall — Hands-on session with lead mentors
Jan 18
00:00
Midnight Energy Boost & Mini Games
Recreation Lounge — Snacks, trivia, and rapid prizes
14:00
Hacking Deadline & Submissions
Portal Submissions close sharp at 14:00
15:00
Project Demos & Judging Expo
Showcase Floor — Live demos before judging panel
17:00
Closing Ceremony & Awards
Main Stage — Trophy presentations & wrap-up
18:00
Dinner & Hacker Farewell
Dining Hall — Hot dinner, networking & departure

Prizes & Swag

PRIZES

A total prize pool of ₹1,50,000 plus sponsor bounty perks and developer swag:

₹75,000

🥇 First Place (Overall Winner)

Winner Trophy, direct fast-track sponsor interviews, and high-tier hardware perks.

₹45,000

🥈 Second Place (Runner Up)

Runner-up Trophy, sponsor cloud credits, and accelerator mentorship sessions.

₹30,000

🥉 Third Place

Third Place Plaque and developer tooling credits.

₹15,000

🌟 Best All-Beginner Team

Awarded to the top-ranking project built entirely by first-time hackathon attendees.

₹15,000

🎨 Excellence in UI/UX & Craft

Recognizing the most intuitive, polished, and delightful user experience.

Swag for All Hackers

Every attendee receives a limited-edition Embroidered Labyrinth Hoodie, Holographic Sticker Pack, Stainless Steel Bottle, and NFC Participant Passport.

Partners & Sponsors

SPONSORS

Labyrinth is powered by industry leaders across developer tooling and AI:

  • ✨

    Gemini Developer Ecosystem

    Title Partner — Multimodal AI models, reasoning APIs, and agent infrastructure.

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  • 🔷

    Polygon Labs

    Diamond Partner — Scalable blockchain protocols and zero-knowledge infrastructure.

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  • ⚡

    Supabase

    Gold Partner — Open-source Firebase alternative with instant Postgres & Auth.

    Visit ↗
  • ✉️

    Resend

    Silver Partner — Email platform designed specifically for software engineers.

    Visit ↗

Organizing Crew

TEAM

Labyrinth is organised by Google Developer Groups on Campus, NIT Hamirpur.

Lead Organisers

Harsh Bhushan Pathak · Daksh · Divyansh

Technical Leads

Saurabh Chauhan · Prashant Bahuguna

Student Coordinator

Parthivi Pradhan

Design Lead

Kshitij Chauhan

FAQ & Rules

FAQ
Is there a registration fee?

No. Labyrinth is completely free. Meals, snacks and swag during the event are covered.

What is the team size?

Teams of 2 to 4 members. Each team names one team leader when registering.

Who can participate?

Any college student with a valid student ID. Students from all branches and years are welcome, including first-time hackers.

I don’t have a team. Can I still join?

Yes. Register on your own and we will help you find teammates before hacking starts.

Can we work on an existing project?

No. All code and designs must be made during the 36 hours. Open-source libraries, public APIs and starter templates are allowed.

What should I bring?

Your laptop, charger, student ID, any hardware you plan to use, and a water bottle. Bring a blanket if you plan to rest overnight.

Will food and accommodation be provided?

Meals and snacks are provided throughout the hackathon. The venue stays open overnight for hacking.

How are projects judged?

On innovation, technical complexity, design and usability, and impact. Teams demo to the judging panel at the end.

Venue & Travel Guide

VENUE

New Lecture Hall
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh 177005

NIT Hamirpur on Google Maps ↗

🚌 By road

Hamirpur is connected by HRTC and private buses from Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla and Dharamshala. The campus is a short auto ride from Hamirpur bus stand.

🚆 By train

The nearest railway station is Una Himachal, about 80 km away. Buses and taxis run from Una to Hamirpur.

✈️ By air

The nearest airport is Gaggal (Kangra), about 90 km away. Chandigarh airport is the nearest major airport.

📍 On campus

Check in at the New Lecture Hall on Jan 17 from 09:00. Volunteers will guide you from the main gate.

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REGISTER

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Contact & Inquiries

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