Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi
A one-day nationwide hackathon for students in India, run by Coding Mirchi with Mockmanch. The winning entry takes home a ₹3,000 cash prize.
- Funding amount
- ₹3,000 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- 23 Oct 2026
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Build By Innovation 2026 is a hackathon for students, run by Coding Mirchi together with Mockmanch. It is a one-day, India-wide competition in which participants build their solutions and put them forward for judging. The programme sits in the competition category — what a participant stands to gain is a prize, not a grant or an investment.
Key dates
The hackathon itself is scheduled for 24 October 2026. Sign-ups shut the day before, on 23 October 2026, so registration has to be completed before that cut-off.
The prize
One cash award of ₹3,000 is on offer. The listing describes it as going to whichever entry wins, whether that entry comes from a single student or from a group.
What the listing leaves open
The published details do not say whether the hackathon runs online or at a venue, how large a team may be, or what criteria the judges will apply. If any of those points affect your plans, confirm them with the organisers through the Internshala competition page before you register.
Highlights
- Nationwide, one-day hackathon for students, run by Coding Mirchi with Mockmanch
- Winning entry receives a ₹3,000 cash prize
- Hackathon day: 24 October 2026
- Registration deadline: 23 October 2026
- You can enter solo or as part of a team
- Applications go through the Internshala competition page
Who can apply
Build By Innovation 2026 is meant for students in India. Beyond student status, the listing spells out no further restrictions: no particular course, college, city or state is named, and there is no requirement for an incorporated company, DPIIT recognition or MSME registration.
- Who can enter: students, from anywhere in the country.
- How you can enter: on your own, or together with others as a team.
- Team size: not specified in the published details.
- Registration route: the Internshala competition page.
Because team composition and the exact event format are not covered in the listing, check them with the organisers if they decide whether you can take part.
Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Applications for Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi are open and the current deadline is 23 Oct 2026. Deadlines can change — always reconfirm on the official source before submitting.
What the funding covers
The reward here is a single cash prize of ₹3,000, paid to the winning entry of the hackathon. That winning entry may come from one student or from a team.
This is a competition, so there is no grant disbursement, no loan and no investment involved. A prize of this kind is simply awarded — nothing has to be paid back, and no stake in your work is handed over.
Nothing else is listed alongside the prize: the published details mention no mentorship, incubation support, cloud credits, travel reimbursement or follow-on funding.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹3,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Build By Innovation 2026?
It is a hackathon — a one-day build-and-compete event — organised by Coding Mirchi along with Mockmanch and aimed at students in India. Participants work on their solutions and submit them to be judged, and the best entry takes home a cash prize. Entry is handled through the Internshala competition listing.
How much money can I win?
The published award is ₹3,000 in cash, given to the winning entry. It is described as going to whoever wins, whether that is one participant or a team. No runner-up prizes or additional categories are mentioned in the listing.
Who is eligible to take part?
Students based anywhere in India. You can register on your own or as part of a team. The details name no particular stream of study, college, city or state, so being a student is the key criterion.
When does registration close, and when is the hackathon held?
The registration deadline is 23 October 2026, and the hackathon takes place on 24 October 2026 — the very next day. Registering before the cut-off is what secures your place.
Can I participate alone, or do I need a team?
Both routes are allowed. Individual entries and team entries are accepted, so you are free to work solo. The listing does not state a minimum or maximum team size, so confirm that with the organisers if you plan to enter as a group.
Will the hackathon be online or held in person?
The listing does not specify the format. Since this detail is left open, check directly with the organisers through the Internshala competition page before making any travel arrangements.
Does the competition take equity in my project or idea?
Nothing in the published details points to equity, a stake or repayment of any kind. This is a prize competition: the reward is a ₹3,000 cash award rather than an investment, and no equity is mentioned.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration, or a registered company?
No. Eligibility is built around students, and the details make no mention of company incorporation, DPIIT recognition or MSME registration. You do not need an existing business or any formal registration of that sort to enter.
What documents will I need to apply?
The listing does not publish a document checklist. Registration runs through the Internshala competition page, and the instructions there will show anything further that is required before the deadline.
How do I apply for Build By Innovation 2026?
Apply online through the official Internshala competition page for the event. Complete the registration before 23 October 2026, since the window shuts on that date and the hackathon follows on 24 October 2026.
What is the application deadline for Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi?
The application deadline for Build By Innovation 2026 — ₹3,000 Student Hackathon by Coding Mirchi is 23 Oct 2026. Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.
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