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Invent the Infinite
Invent the Infinite
Invent the Infinite
Join exceptional designers, engineers, and dreamers from around the globe to redefine boundaries. Discover the different tracks where you can push the limits of what's possible.
NOVA is a four-month international innovation program, running August to November 2026, jointly organized by KVGCE Sphere Hive and the Microsoft Tech Club, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus.
Hackathon Tracks
Choose your path to the Grand Finale
Hosted across 3 IITs, one per month (August, September, October). Each event follows a common flow: problem statement, registration, event date, and on-ground competition.
Hosted across 3 colleges other than IITs, one per month (August, September, October). Follows the same flow as Track A: problem statement, registration, event date, and on-ground competition.
Built for participants from anywhere in the world. Problem statements announced on the website. They can submit the solution in required format and selected teams will participate in the finals at BITS pilani Dubai.
Hackathon at IIT's
Hackathon at other collages
Online
18 → 8 Teams
Global Finalists
Dubai
Select from Track A (IIT Roadshow), Track B (Non-IIT Roadshow), or Track C (Global Online Submission) to begin your journey.
Attend live hackathons at partner campuses or submit your pitch deck & demo video online via Unstop/HackerEarth.
Top teams from both the Roadshow qualifier events and the online submissions will receive invitations to the finals.
Compete at the BITS Pilani Dubai Campus on November 14 & 15, 2026, for the grand prize pool and global recognition.
LOCATION
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus,
Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, UAE
Presented in Partnership
Sphere Hive x Microsoft Tech Club, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
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Open to all university students, researchers, and early-career developers globally. No geographical limits.
Participate in teams of 2 to 4 members. Cross-institutional and cross-college team formations are fully allowed.
100% free registration. Qualifier resources and mentorship are fully sponsored.
Certificates, exclusive goodies, and compete for global recognition.
NOVA Timeline
International Innovation Roadshow & Hackathon
Submit your problem statement, solution idea, and a short pitch video online. Our expert panel will review all submissions and select the most promising ideas to advance.
First physical qualifier sprints at VTU Belagavi & HACKNOVA at IIT Tirupati. Compete in intense 24-hour coding marathons.
Partner college innovation qualifier rounds hosted at KVGCE campus. Engage in workshops, mentoring sessions, and preliminary judging.
Fast-paced design, UI/UX sprints, and cloud engineering qualifiers. Show off your rapid prototyping skills and architecture planning.
Evaluations close. Winning roadshow teams secure direct Dubai tickets. Prepare your final pitches and refine your prototypes.
The ultimate 24-hour innovation hackathon at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. Present your fully functional solutions to global tech leaders.
Submit your problem statement, solution idea, and a short pitch video online. Our expert panel will review all submissions and select the most promising ideas to advance.
First physical qualifier sprints at VTU Belagavi & HACKNOVA at IIT Tirupati. Compete in intense 24-hour coding marathons.
Partner college innovation qualifier rounds hosted at KVGCE campus. Engage in workshops, mentoring sessions, and preliminary judging.
Fast-paced design, UI/UX sprints, and cloud engineering qualifiers. Show off your rapid prototyping skills and architecture planning.
Evaluations close. Winning roadshow teams secure direct Dubai tickets. Prepare your final pitches and refine your prototypes.
The ultimate 24-hour innovation hackathon at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. Present your fully functional solutions to global tech leaders.
Bringing together academic leadership, developer communities, and industry pioneers to build the next paradigm of technology.
Co-organizing institution driving student innovation, engineering sprints, and regional qualifier hackathons across India.
Official venue partner & co-organizer hosting the International Grand Finale on November 14 & 15, 2026 in Dubai.
Official domain technology partner empowering finalists with global Web3 & tech domains for their projects.
Gain direct visibility among 5,000+ developers, AI researchers, and creators across global qualifiers and the Dubai Grand Finale. Keynote, recruitment, and brand integration tiers available.
Everything you need to know about the NOVA Innovation Program, roadshows, and Grand Finale eligibility.