Event Overview

GENESIS-X is a Star Event of INNOVFEST 2026, conceptualised as a multidisciplinary innovation platform that brings together the domains of Extended Reality (XR), Game Development, and eSports under one unified ecosystem. The event is designed to foster creativity, technical excellence, and experiential learning by enabling participants to explore immersive technologies and interactive digital environments.

Structured as a single integrated Star Event, GENESIS-X comprises three interconnected clusters - RealityX, Gameathon, and E-Combat 2.0. Each cluster focuses on a distinct yet complementary aspect of immersive and interactive innovation, allowing participants to engage in ideation, development, and competitive execution. Together, these clusters create a dynamic platform that promotes innovation, collaboration, and hands-on exposure to next-generation technologies shaping the future of digital experiences.

Objectives

• Promote experiential learning through competitive innovation formats.

• Enable XR and game development skill-building aligned with industry standards.

• Create a national-level competitive platform for students.

• Foster collaboration between academia and industry.

• Encourage innovation in immersive technologies and interactive media

Prizes

• GENESIS-X consists of three clusters:

RealityX - XR Innovation Hackathon

• Cash Prizes

• Participation Certificates

• Meta Certifications

Gameathon - Game Development Hackathon

• Cash Prizes (Total Prize Pool: 71,00,000)

• IGDC Vouchers

• Participation Certificates

• Publishing Support

E-Combat 2.0 - BGMI eSports Tournament

• Prize Pool of 275,000

Mode of Event

• RealityX: Offline

• Gameathon: Offline

• E-Combat 2.0: Online Qualifiers + Offline
  
  

  Who Can Participate?

  • Students from any discipline

  • Inter-college and inter-university participation allowed

  • Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged

  Registration Fees:

  • RealityX - XR Innovation Hackathon - 7200 per participant

  • Gameathon - Game Development Hackathon - 7200 per participant

  • E-Combat 2.0 - BGMI eSports Tournament - 7100 per participant

  Key Benefits & Opportunities

  • XR-First Technical Experience focused exclusively on AR, VR, MR, Al-powered XR, and Metaverse technologies

  • Hands-On, Skill-Driven Format with live demos, simulations, real-time XR interaction and practical exposure using industry-relevant tools and platforms

  • Industry-Academia Convergence with expert talks from industry professionals, researchers, and innovators

  • Innovation & Problem-Solving Focus with emphasis on XR use cases in Education, Healthcare, Defence, Smart cities, gaming, industry or Real Estate

  • Platform for Talent & Innovation Showcase through XR-powered environment (virtual walkthroughs, interactive zones, digital twins)

  • Opportunities to present projects, ideas, and