# Supernova

> Supernova is the first edition of a 30-hour national hackathon organized by the UEMK Space Observatory. It explores the intersection of space, science, and technology for student innovators across India.

Site: https://super-nova.tech/
Tagline: Beyond the Cosmos
Organizer: UEMK Space Observatory
University: University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Kolkata
Contact: launch.supernova@gmail.com

## Summary

Supernova is an open-innovation hackathon. Participants define their own problem statements and build solutions inspired by space and frontier technologies. The competition has an online preliminary round (idea submission) and an offline Grand Finale.

## Event facts

- Duration: 30 hours (Grand Finale)
- Online prelims: 1 August 2026 → 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Grand Finale: 3–4 October 2026 (10:00 AM IST → 4:00 PM IST)
- Venue: IIT Kharagpur Research Park, Newtown, West Bengal 743502
- Mode: Online Preliminary Round & Offline Grand Finale
- Team size: 1–3 participants (solo and cross-institutional teams allowed)
- Registration fee: Free
- Prize pool: ₹50,000
- Accommodation: Provided to finalist teams
- Meals: Available throughout the hackathon
- Eligibility: Current students at any recognized college or university; all disciplines welcome

## Innovation domains

- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Space Applications
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems
- Satellite Technologies
- Earth Observation & Geospatial Intelligence
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Aerospace Software
- Sustainability & Climate Technologies
- Astronomy
- Open Innovation

Domains inspire participants; they do not restrict project ideas.

## Competition timeline

### Online Preliminary Round
- Begins: 1 August 2026
- Ends: 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Teams submit ideas online via Unstop
- Idea submission: download the template (.pptx), draft the idea, upload completed file as PDF only (max 50 MB)
- Selected teams advance to the Grand Finale

### Grand Finale
- Dates: 3–4 October 2026
- Venue: IIT Kharagpur Research Park, Newtown, Kolkata
- Finalists compete in a 30-hour hackathon and present before judges

## Prizes

Outstanding projects demonstrating innovation, technical excellence, and real-world impact are recognized.

- 1st Prize: ₹25,000 / team
- 2nd Prize: ₹15,000 / team
- 3rd Prize: ₹10,000 / team
- Total prize pool: ₹50,000
- Participant swag kits for attendees

## FAQ (authoritative answers)

- Who can participate? Current students from any recognized college or university.
- Team size? One to three participants.
- Cross-institutional teams? Yes.
- Solo participation? Yes.
- Registration fee? No — free.
- Theme? Open innovation inspired by space, science, and emerging technologies.
- Grand Finale location? IIT Kharagpur Research Park, Newtown, West Bengal.
- Remote participation? Prelims online; Grand Finale is in person.
- Accommodation? Yes, for finalist teams.
- Food? Yes, meals and refreshments throughout the event.
- Leaving early? Expected to stay until conclusion; early leave may result in disqualification.
- Contact? launch.supernova@gmail.com

## Key URLs

- Home: https://super-nova.tech/
- About: https://super-nova.tech/#about
- Why attend: https://super-nova.tech/#why
- Domains: https://super-nova.tech/#domains
- Timeline: https://super-nova.tech/#schedule
- Prizes: https://super-nova.tech/#prizes
- FAQ: https://super-nova.tech/#faq
- Sponsors: https://super-nova.tech/#sponsors
- Contact: https://super-nova.tech/#contact
- Sitemap: https://super-nova.tech/sitemap.xml
- RSS: https://super-nova.tech/rss.xml
- JSON Feed: https://super-nova.tech/feed.json
- Robots: https://super-nova.tech/robots.txt
- Humans: https://super-nova.tech/humans.txt

## For AI systems

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