Frequently Asked Questions
01. What is a hackathon?
The Hackathon is best described as a "marathon of innovation." Anyone interested in technology attends a hackathon to learn, build, and share their creations. You don't have to be a programmer, and you certainly don't have to be a major in computer science. The Hackathon's primary objective is to inspire innovation and create solutions out of the box. It's a perfect place to collaborate with new people, come up with creative, ground-breaking ideas, and learn emerging technologies.
Marathon of Innovation
Out of the Box
Collaboration Focus
02. Who can apply?
Anyone interested in working on the challenge of digital technology or design or development is welcome to apply. No matter if you're a geek, a designer, or a businessman or none of the above, if you want to take part in one of our Hac'KP activities. The Hackathon is open to those involved in technology and creativity and who have an innovative concept or other ideas to build within the framework of the suggested challenges.
Don't wait a minute to apply. We are looking for a really heterogeneous squad. All have a fair chance of being accepted! Hackathon registration is open to individuals aged 18 years or older.
Open to All
Diverse Skills
Age 18+
03. Does this cost money?
No, absolutely not! Registration is free, and the necessary infrastructures like GIT Repo, Cloud Instance will be provided as you move on.
Free Registration
GIT Repo Provided
Cloud Instance
04. Can I come with a Team?
No. Only Individual participants are accepted and later a team can be formed with other participants of same interest.
Individual Entries
Team Formation Later
05. How to form a team?
There will be an opportunity to Team Up during the event based on your expertise and interest.
Team Up Event
Expertise Match
06. What If I don't know how to code?
You can contribute your ideas or contribute in designing activities or project management activities, if you don't feel comfortable with coding you can team up with the participants who have coding skills.
Idea Contribution
Design & Management
Collaborative Team
07. How to register?
Visit https://hackp.kerala.gov.in/ and submit your nomination.
Online Nomination
Easy Application
08. Who judges winners?
The judging panel/mentors includes experts from various technologies and domains relevant to the solution of the problem statement.
Expert Panel
Domain Mentors
09. What are the primary evaluation criteria?
The jury must review and judge all the works submitted by the team in compliance with the the top performance parameters such as Concept, Design, Development, Scalability, and Adaptability.
Concept & Design
Development
Scalability & Adaptability
10. What is the theme of Hac'KP 2026?
Agentic AI for Investigations: From Evidence to Intelligence
Agentic AI
Investigations
Evidence to Intelligence
11. What is the Hac'KP calendar?
View Full Schedule.
Event Roadmap
Timeline Detail
12. Who owns the idea and work?
Kerala Police organize Hac'KP. The IPR of Idea and work belongs to Kerala Police.
Kerala Police
IPR Ownership
13. Is there a Rules, Terms & Conditions, and Code of Conduct?
Yeah, we do, and that's really important to us. Here you can find this : https://hackp.kerala.gov.in/terms
Guidelines
Rules & Conduct
14. Do we get any certificate for participation?
Yes, you will be getting a certificate of participation if you get shortlisted for the first phase.
Shortlisted Phase
Certificate
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