Proof of Concept is a 24-hour hardware innovation sprint organized by Phaser for builders who would rather validate an idea than polish a pitch deck.
Keep the same builder energy: prototypes, embedded systems, simulations, CAD, schematics, automation rigs, hardware-software experiments, and sharp proof-of-concepts.
Fast loops, real constraints, and just enough chaos to make the idea honest.
Build intelligent software systems powered by AI. Autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, LLM applications, automation workflows, AI infrastructure, or open-ended software experiments.
Build AI-powered systems that interact with the physical world. Robotics, edge AI, IoT, autonomous systems, hardware automation, CAD, schematics, simulations, and virtual prototypes all count.
Registration closes at 12:00 AM IST as the 24-hour prototype sprint begins.
Proof of Concept begins and build prompts are revealed. No early access, no pre-built solution sprint before the clock starts.
Teams build prototypes, proof-of-concepts, simulations, CAD designs, schematics, products, automations, or robotic systems.
The 24-hour build window ends and all projects must be submitted. Each participant may submit only one project and belong to only one team.
Projects are scored on Feasibility & Impact (50%), Technical Execution (35%), Innovation (10%), and Creativity & Presentation (5%).
The ₹2 lakh total prize pool is distributed across two competition categories and includes both cash and in-kind prizes.
Proof of Concept is a 24-hour hardware innovation sprint by Phaser. Build, simulate, wire, test, and prove the core idea under real constraints.
How effectively the solution addresses a real-world problem, its practicality, scalability, potential impact, and likelihood of successful implementation beyond the hackathon.
Quality of implementation, technical complexity, engineering decisions, functionality, reliability, and overall execution of the solution.
Originality of the idea, unique approaches, and novel thinking demonstrated by the team.
Clarity of communication, storytelling, demo quality, design, and overall presentation of the project.
// Register by September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM IST. ₹2 lakh total prize pool across two categories.