JSS STU Hosts Hack-Olympic 2026 Hackathon

JSS Science and Technology University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized Hack-Olympic 2026, a 24-hour national AI and FinTech hackathon, on April 4, 2026 at the ISE Seminar Hall in Mysuru. Coordinated by Drs. A. M. Chandrashekhar and M. A. Anusuya under convenership of Dr. K. M. Anil Kumar, the event featured Wells Fargo vice-president Sowmya N. Swamy and showcased student teams building hardware and software fintech solutions.
Key Points
- 1Hosted a 24-hour national AI and FinTech hackathon combining hardware and software challenges for students.
- 2Attracted cross-country participation and industry engagement, promoting practical problem-solving in emerging fintech domains.
- 3Offers practitioners and students hands-on experience to prototype AI fintech solutions and build portfolios.
Scoring Rationale
Same-day university press release covering a student-focused national hackathon. Credibility is high for an official event, but novelty and technical depth are limited and the scope is primarily educational, yielding a moderate informational score.
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