HackSprint 2026 Case Study at REVA University
Key takeaway: A hackathon is a competitive event where students build software prototypes to solve real-world problems. This case study covers the 3-day HackSprint 2026 event at REVA University.
Audience & Use Case: This case study is for university students, club organizers, and tech startups in the education and software industry. It provides a real-world use case and decision context for how to structure a 3-day technical hackathon, manage event operations, and evaluate software prototypes.
MYSTARTUPWAVE PRIVATE LIMITED sponsored this REVA University hackathon and supported judging, innovation visibility, and winner recognition. This page documents the complete event flow, winner teams, and outcomes.
Winning teams
- Team Nexus — Mohammed Shoaeb Malik, Druv D Dhanna
- Team Stray Care — Hongirana S, Ben Abraham Chacko
- Team Malevolent Shrine — Gokul M, Kethan Ram Amara
Winner Spotlight
The winning teams and student names are listed below for quick reference: Team Nexus, Mohammed Shoaeb Malik, Druv D Dhanna, Team Stray Care, Hongirana S, Ben Abraham Chacko, Team Malevolent Shrine, Gokul M, and Kethan Ram Amara.
HackSprint 2026 Winners
Team Nexus
Mohammed Shoaeb Malik
shoaebmalik19@gmail.com
8088942522
Druv D Dhanna
druvdhanna@gmail.com
9606699037
Team Stray Care
Hongirana S
hongiranawork04@gmail.com
9591644914
Ben Abraham Chacko
thebenchacko@gmail.com
8217737715
Team Malevolent Shrine
Gokul M
gokulmariyappan1@gmail.com
8431193727
Kethan Ram Amara
ketanramamara123@gmail.com
7619331559
Event Flow & Details
Day 1 – Qualifying Round for First-Year Students
HackSprint 2026 started with 141 first-year students at REVA University. Teams received problem statements on the same day and had seven hours to build practical solutions.
Day 2 – Qualifying Round for Second and Third Year
On day two, 185 participants from second and third year competed. Dev/Track Club maintained a strong evaluation flow to shortlist top teams based on execution, clarity, and product thinking.
Day 3 – Grand Finale and Winner Selection
Thirty finalist teams entered the final round. Teams presented advanced solutions, and winners were selected through a structured judging and audience-facing pitch process.
Event Objectives
- ✓ Foster innovation through real-world problem statements.
- ✓ Develop product, technical, and presentation skills.
- ✓ Encourage collaborative learning between student teams.
Participation Details
- ✓ Eligibility: REVA University students only.
- ✓ Team size: 2 members per team.
- ✓ Cross-year teams were restricted in qualifiers.
- ✓ Entry fee: Rs.100 per team.
Outcome and Impact
- ✓ The event concluded with strong finalist demos, clear judging criteria, and meaningful rewards.
- ✓ HackSprint strengthened the campus innovation ecosystem and encouraged more students to build practical products under real deadlines.
Event Gallery – REVA University Hackathon Moments
Frequently Asked Questions – HackSprint 2026
Short answer: Team Nexus won first place, Team Stray Care won second place, and Team Malevolent Shrine won third place.
Short answer: It was a three-day hackathon organized by Dev/Track Club where students worked on problem statements to build practical solutions.
Short answer: MYSTARTUPWAVE PRIVATE LIMITED officially sponsored the event and supported judging and winner recognition.
Short answer: Yes, we are open to collaborating, sponsoring, and judging events at other universities and communities.
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