This is a university‑level, multi‑track event built for people who love shipping things fast. In 24 hours, you and your team will move from raw idea to working prototype across some of the most exciting frontiers in tech.
Who should participate? Builders, hackers, designers, founders‑in‑progress, and anyone who gets restless when ideas stay in Figma or Notion for too long.
What makes it different? Multiple deep tracks, serious problem statements, real‑world context, and a prize pool that actually respects the work you put in — plus mentorship, networking with sponsors, and follow‑through opportunities after the event.
La Casa De Code Tracks
Choose one track. Bend it. Or collide two and surprise the judges.
Build anything bold, ambitious, and real that uses technology to solve a problem that actually exists.
Problem Statement
Ship a working prototype in 24 hours that could survive outside a demo room — across AI, Web3, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, FinTech, Sustainability, DevTools, or something nobody has a name for yet.
190M+ Indians are credit-invisible. No CIBIL. No formal history. No access.
Problem Statement
Design a DeFi protocol that builds alternative on-chain credit scores from verifiable signals like UPI history, GST filings, cooperative records, and small business cashflows — then use them to power under-collateralized micro-loans for gig workers and the informal economy.
Pitch decks, demos, and smooth talk hide weak products. Evaluation is broken.
Problem Statement
Build an AI evaluation engine that ingests a GitHub repo, pitch deck, and voice/video pitch, cross-checks claims, detects fabricated metrics, verifies credentials, and produces an explainable ranking across submissions.
Campaigns for events and products still take weeks of manual grunt work.
Problem Statement
Create a GenAI co-pilot that learns a brand’s tone and spins up end‑to‑end campaigns across X, Telegram, and Discord — including content, scheduling, live engagement tracking, and auto‑pivoting based on real feedback signals.
Static networks are easy targets. Once mapped, they stay vulnerable.
Problem Statement
Build an Automated Moving Target Defense system that continuously randomizes IP mappings, ports, and service locations so attackers can’t lock on — all while keeping things smooth for legitimate users.
Benchmarks don’t ship products. Agents do — or they fail trying.
Problem Statement
Design an arena where two AI agents get the same brief, tools, and time, then race to build a working product. Score them on shipped features, code quality, problem solving, and the actual product experience.
Your phone knows more about your habits than you do. Let’s turn that into a mirror, not a marketing profile.
Problem Statement
Create a fully on‑device behaviour mirror that surfaces funny, uncomfortable, and insightful patterns — from procrastination peaks to crisis‑to‑food‑order correlations — and turns them into a beautiful, shareable yearly report.
Most tokens are speculation with branding. They don’t actually work for anyone.
Problem Statement
Build a no‑code token launchpad where NGOs, farmer co‑ops, college clubs, brands, and local communities can design real utility tokens, deploy without Solidity, manage governance, and run transparent treasuries with opinionated tokenomics templates.
Second Place
₹45,000
First Place
₹75,000
Third Place
₹30,000
Plus: Swag kits for all participants. Winners receive certificates, exclusive internship pathways, and potential incubation support for the most ambitious teams.
Judges look for sharp thinking, technical depth, execution under pressure, and how convincingly your demo proves the idea deserves to live on.
Organiser Contacts
Have doubts about tracks, eligibility, or logistics? Reach out directly.
Status
Date
April 16-17, 2026
Duration
24 Hours
Location
DSU Harohalli Campus
Prize Pool
₹1,50,000
Team Size
1-3 members
Organized By
DSU-ACM, Department of CSE
La Casa De Code · 24H Outline
A chronological schedule of the La Casa De Code event, critical deadlines, and evaluation phases across the 24-hour window.
Day 1 · 08:00 AM
Day 1 · 08:00 AM
Registration & Check-in
KICKOFFGrab your badges, pick your battle stations, and connect with your team. Volunteers will guide you to your allocated area.
Day 1 · 09:00 AM
Day 1 · 09:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
MILESTONEThe official kickoff: meet the judges, hear from sponsors, and receive your final track briefing. The energy starts here.
Day 1 · 09:30 AM
Day 1 · 09:30 AM
🚀 Hackathon Begins — The Clock Starts Now
KICKOFFIdeas turn into code. Choose your track, lock in your problem statement, and start building. 24 hours on the clock.
Day 1 · 01:00 PM
Day 1 · 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
BREAKStep away from the screen for 30 minutes. A fed brain is a faster brain — fuel up before the afternoon grind.
Day 1 · 03:30 PM
Day 1 · 03:30 PM
Mentor Round 1
MILESTONEIndustry mentors will rotate through teams. A reality check for your architectural decisions and problem scoping — put your best thinking out there.
Day 1 · 07:30 PM
Day 1 · 07:30 PM
Dinner Break
BREAKRecharge for the long night. Dinner is served — step away from the laptop, even briefly.
Day 1 · 09:00 PM
Day 1 · 09:00 PM
Evaluation Round 1
DEADLINEJudges conduct the first official walkthrough. Show what you've built so far. Teams that demonstrate strong early direction receive higher final scores.
Day 2 · 12:00 AM
Day 2 · 12:00 AM
Midnight Sprint
NIGHT PHASEMidnight — the real builders are still awake. The noise drops, distractions disappear, and the deepest work happens here. Push through.
Day 2 · 03:30 AM
Day 2 · 03:30 AM
Coffee Break
BREAKSleep is optional. Caffeine is not. Refreshments are available — grab a cup and keep the momentum going.
Day 2 · 06:30 AM
Day 2 · 06:30 AM
Final Development Sprint
DAWN SPRINTLast push before the finish line. Polish the UI, squash critical bugs, and rehearse your demo flow. If it doesn't work, make it look like it works.
Day 2 · 07:00 AM
Day 2 · 07:00 AM
Breakfast
BREAKYou survived the night. Breakfast is served between 7:00 – 8:30 AM. Eat something solid before the final evaluations begin.
Day 2 · 08:00 AM
Day 2 · 08:00 AM
Project Submissions Open
DEADLINESubmit your GitHub repository, demo link, and a 3-minute project video. Ensure your README is complete — judges reference it heavily.
Day 2 · 08:30 AM
Day 2 · 08:30 AM
⛔ CODE FREEZE
DEADLINEHands off the keyboard. All repositories are locked. Any commits after 08:30 AM will result in immediate disqualification.
Day 2 · 09:00 AM
Day 2 · 09:00 AM
Final Evaluation & Demos
FINALTeams present their projects to the judge panel. You have 5-7 minutes to demo and pitch. Be concise, confident, and show a working product.
Day 2 · 11:00 AM
Day 2 · 11:00 AM
🏆 Results & Closing Ceremony
FINALLegends are announced. The top 3 teams take the stage, receive their trophies, cheques, and swag kits — in front of everyone who doubted them.
1st Place
₹75,000
2nd Place
₹45,000
3rd Place
₹30,000
