SYNAPSE 2025
Build. Automate. Get Hired
December 5 - 12, 2025
Join a 7-day journey where imagination meets Boltic’s Automation. create smart tools, collaborate, and win a full-time job, internship, or exciting tech gadgets!
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Hacktimus structure

Pick from idea dump provided by us or pitch in your own, it’s completely your choice
Get on with building — 4 remote + 3 At Fynd HQ = 7 days
Deploy your app, present your solution, and let judges decide the top innovators for prizes

Incentives & prizes

Direct Job Offer
One exceptional performer will win a direct offer letter from Fynd, without any interview
Win an iPhone 17
Along with the job offer, the top performer takes home the latest iPhone 17
Internship Opportunities
Work alongside mentors and AI experts from Fynd and the Boltic team
Exciting Tech Gadgets
Runner-ups stand a chance to win cool, premium tech gadgets and Fynd merchandise
Mentorship from Industry experts
Work alongside mentors and AI experts from Fynd and the Boltic team
Get Featured on the Boltic Ecosystem
Get your innovation featured in the Boltic ecosystem. “Real visibility for real impact”
Swag and Goodies for all
Runner-ups stand a chance to win cool, premium tech gadgets and Fynd merchandise

Incentives & prizes

Direct Job Offer
One exceptional performer will win a direct offer letter from Fynd, without any interview
Win an iPhone 17
Along with the job offer, the top performer takes home the latest iPhone 17
Internship Opportunities
Work alongside mentors and AI experts from Fynd and the Boltic team
Exciting Tech Gadgets
Runner-ups stand a chance to win cool, premium tech gadgets and Fynd merchandise
Mentorship from Industry experts
Work alongside mentors and AI experts from Fynd and the Boltic team
Get Featured on the Boltic Ecosystem
Get your innovation featured in the Boltic ecosystem. “Real visibility for real impact”
Swag and Goodies for all
Runner-ups stand a chance to win cool, premium tech gadgets and Fynd merchandise

Participation criteria

Who can participate
Anyone aged 18+ legally residing in India
3rd year & 4th year students
How to participate
Work Solo (Neo Mode)
Registration is free
Seats are limited. First-come, First-served

Schedule

Join us for an exciting hackathon where innovation meets collaboration! Participate in workshops, brainstorm, and network. Hear from industry experts and tackle challenges that could shape the future
December 5, 2025
In-Person Kickoff Sprint (At Fynd HQ)
December 5, 2025
In-Person Kickoff Sprint (At Fynd HQ)
December 6-8, 2025
Share Your Idea & Start Building (Online)
December 6-8, 2025
Share Your Idea & Start Building (Online)
December 9, 2025
Continue Building with Mentor Support (Online)
December 9, 2025
Continue Building with Mentor Support (Online)
December 10, 2025
Refine & Build with Boltic Experts
December 10, 2025
Refine & Build with Boltic Experts
December 11, 2025
In-Person Submissions (At Fynd HQ)
December 11, 2025
In-Person Submissions (At Fynd HQ)
December 12, 2025
Demo Day & Prize Distribution (At Fynd HQ)
December 12, 2025
Demo Day & Prize Distribution (At Fynd HQ)

FAQs

What is Hacktimus?

Hacktimus is a hackathon organized by Fynd, designed to bring innovation to commerce tech and push the limits. You’ll build your app with the help of Boltic and solve real-world problems, take your code to live, and compete for prizes.

What is Hacktimus?
Hacktimus is a hackathon organized by Fynd, designed to bring innovation to commerce tech and push the limits. You’ll build your app with the help of Boltic and solve real-world problems, take your code to live, and compete for prizes.
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Who can participate?

Anyone aged 18+ legally residing in India and currently pursuing engineering with a passing year of 2025, 2026 & 2027 can participate.

Who can participate?
Anyone aged 18+ legally residing in Mumbai and currently pursuing engineering with a passing year of 2025, 2026 can participate.
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Is it free to participate?

Yes! There is no registration fee. You just need to bring your skills and ideas.

Is it free to participate?
Yes! There are no registration fees. You just need to bring your skills and ideas.
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Is registration limited?

Yes, registration is first-come, first-served, with a cap of 150 participants. Make sure to sign up early!

Is registration limited?
Yes, registration is first-come, first-served, with a cap of 150 participants. Make sure to sign up early!
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What should be the maximum team size?

This is a single-participation hackathon, where you need to participate individually; no team is required.

What should be the maximum team size?
This is a single-participation hackathon, where you need to participate individually; no team is required.
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Do I have to attend the in-person kickoff?

Yes! The kickoff (Dec 5th) is in-person, and we’d love to have you there. It’s a chance to meet mentors, finalize ideas, and start strong.

Do I have to attend the in-person kickoff?
Yes! The kickoff (Dec 5th) is in person, and we’d love to have you there. It’s a chance to meet mentors, finalize ideas, and start strong.
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Will it be an online or offline hackathon?

Day 0 marks the kick-off, during which you’ll need to be present at the Fynd office in Mumbai. After that, you can continue building online. The final days will feature a 24-hour offline hackathon held at the Fynd office in Mumbai.

Will it be an online or offline hackathon?
Day 0 is the day of kick-off, where you need to be present in Fynd office, Mumbai, and later you can continue building offline; The last days will be a 24-hour offline hackathon in Fynd office, Mumbai.
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Will there be mentorship?

Yes! Our DevEx team and industry experts will provide guidance throughout the event. We’re here to help with tech, deployment, and making your idea production-ready.

Will there be mentorship?
Day 0 is the day of kick-off, where you need to be present in Fynd office, Mumbai, and later you can continue building offline; The last days will be a 24-hour offline hackathon in Fynd office, Mumbai.
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What happens after the kickoff?

You’ll have to go through the documentation that we provide you on Day 0 and then continue developing online for 5 days. We’ll have check-ins, support sessions, and a dedicated help desk to assist you.

What happens after the kickoff?
You’ll have to go through the documentation that we provide you on Day 0 and then continue developing online for 5 days. We’ll have check-ins, support sessions, and a dedicated help desk to assist you.
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Do I have to follow a predefined use case?

No! You must either pick from our given list or propose your own use case. If you’re choosing your own, you must submit a Scope of Work (SOW) and get it approved by one of the mentors before you start building.

Do I have to follow a predefined use case?
No! You must either pick from our given list or propose your own use case. If you’re choosing your own, you must submit a Scope of Work (SOW) and get it approved by one of the mentors before you start building.
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What are the submission requirements?

To qualify for judging, your project must be live in production: this means your app/workflow must be deployed and functional.

What are the submission requirements?
To qualify for judging, your project must be live in production: this means your app/workflow must be deployed and functional.
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How will projects be judged?

Submissions will be evaluated based on Innovation & creativity, Technical implementation, User experience & design, Business impact, and Production readiness (it must be live!)

How will projects be judged?
Submissions will be evaluated based on Innovation & creativity, Technical implementation, User experience & design, Business impact, and Production readiness (it must be live!)
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Can I use AI tools like GitHub Copilot?

Yes! You’re free to use AI-powered tools as long as the final submission is your original work and follows all licensing guidelines.

Can I use AI tools like GitHub Copilot?
Yes! You’re free to use AI-powered tools as long as the final submission is your original work and follows all licensing guidelines.
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What can I win?

Get a direct offer letter from Fynd and stand a chance to win an iPhone 17! Plus, unlock exclusive tech gadgets, mentorship sessions, and internship opportunities. Check out the Incentives section for all the details.

What can I win?
Get a direct offer letter from Fynd and stand a chance to win an iPhone 17! Plus, unlock exclusive tech gadgets, mentorship sessions, and internship opportunities. Check out the Incentives section for all the details.
Book a demo
What happens after the hackathon?

Winners get hiring opportunities, mentorship, internships and recognition. If your project is promising, you may even get support for further development.

What happens after the hackathon?
Winners get hiring opportunities, mentorship, internships and recognition. If your project is promising, you may even get support for further development.
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I still have questions.

Reach out to our DevEx team via the official email (hacktimus@gofynd.com), we’re here to help!

I still have questions.
Reach out to our DevEx team via the official email (hacktimus@gofynd.com), we’re here to help!
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SYNAPSE 2025
Build. Automate. Get Hired
December 5 - 12, 2025

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