National Level Hackathon 'Escape Da Vinci 2026' Organized at CGC University, Mohali
The grand finale of the national-level hackathon 'Escape Da Vinci 2026', organized at CGC University Mohali, concluded successfully. During this innovative event, 330 participants from 82 teams across the country showcased their talent by presenting technical solutions, prototypes, and creative ideas. The event was graced by Chief Guests Suresh Goyal, President, EBG Group of Companies and Nitesh Aggarwal, CEO, Biostack and Founder of Uncle Fab & Tambu Baba. They inspired the students to reach new heights in the fields of entrepreneurship and technology.
City Air News
Mar 16, 2026 09:02
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Mohali, March 16, 2026: The grand finale of the national-level hackathon 'Escape Da Vinci 2026', organized at CGC University Mohali, concluded successfully. During this innovative event, 330 participants from 82 teams across the country showcased their talent by presenting technical solutions, prototypes, and creative ideas. The event was graced by Chief Guests Suresh Goyal, President, EBG Group of Companies and Nitesh Aggarwal, CEO, Biostack and Founder of Uncle Fab & Tambu Baba. They inspired the students to reach new heights in the fields of entrepreneurship and technology.
In a tough competition, the first prize of ₹75,000 was won by team 'Dapper Squid' from CGC University, Mohali. The second prize of ₹35,000 was bagged by 'Glass Codes' from Chandigarh University, while the third prize of ₹20,000 went to '3/4 Bit', also from Chandigarh University. Special recognition awards of ₹10,000 each were given to teams 'Techno' and 'Visionary Coders' from Gulzar Group of Institutes. Additionally, teams 'Coding Hunters' and 'Andaze Fun' from Panjab University were also honored.
The panel of industry experts judging the projects included Harish Kumar (UX/UI Design Expert), Manmeet Singh (Cyber Security Expert), Mitanshu Mishra (Product Designer), and Aditya Sharma (Founder of 'Hamara Pandit'). The jury made decisions based on creativity, usability, and social relevance. During the prize distribution, Dr. Sajjan Singh and Dr. Anmol Gautam lauded the students' dedication, stating that such hackathons help youth become the problem-solvers of the future.
