CSC Summer Impactathon — Online Social-Good Hackathon, ₹7,360 Prize Pool
A month-long online hackathon from The Webb Schools Computer Science Club that invites anyone, anywhere to build a project for social good. Runs 9 July to 10 August 2026 on Devpost, with an $80 prize pool worth about ₹7,360.
- Funding amount
- ₹7,360 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (10 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The CSC Summer Impactathon is a month-long build competition that runs entirely online, organised by The Webb Schools CSC, the computer science club at The Webb Schools. It blends the shape of a hackathon with the freedom of a self-paced sprint: there is a fixed window to work in, but no single coding weekend, so entrants decide for themselves how to spread their effort.
Entries and event updates are handled through Devpost. The building period opens on 9 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026, the same date by which registration must be complete.
The brief is intentionally wide open — participants are asked to create something that serves a social purpose — and the organisers go out of their way to say that newcomers are welcome. There is no geographical filter either, so Indian students, first-time builders and early-career developers take part alongside entrants from every other country.
The money involved is modest. The prize pool totals $80, which works out to roughly ₹7,360 at 92 rupees to the US dollar, and no split between places has been published. The real draw, then, is the structure itself: a deadline and a public platform that push you to actually finish and showcase a social-impact project.
Two details are simply not part of the published listing — there is no stated judging rubric, and no breakdown of the prize pool by rank.
Highlights
- Fully online social-impact hackathon hosted on Devpost by The Webb Schools CSC.
- Build window runs 9 July to 10 August 2026, with 10 August 2026 also the registration deadline.
- Open to anyone worldwide, including Indian participants, with beginners explicitly welcome.
- Total prize pool of $80, roughly ₹7,360, with no rank-by-rank split published.
- No DPIIT or MSME registration, no company formation and no state or sector restriction.
Who can apply
The Impactathon is open to participants from anywhere in the world, and Indian entrants fall squarely inside that global pool. No restrictions on location, background, education level or professional status have been set out.
- Who it suits: students, first-time hackers, early-career developers, and anyone drawn to using technology for social impact.
- Geography: fully global and fully virtual — there is no travel, relocation or local-presence requirement.
- Entity type: you enter as an individual or a team, not as a registered company, so no incorporation is needed.
- DPIIT / MSME: neither registration is asked for at any point.
Because the organisers describe the event as beginner-friendly, previous hackathon experience is not a prerequisite for taking part.
CSC Summer Impactathon — Online Social-Good Hackathon, ₹7,360 Prize Pool 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
The most recent application window for CSC Summer Impactathon — Online Social-Good Hackathon, ₹7,360 Prize Pool closed on 10 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
The headline figure for the programme is up to ₹7,360, which represents a total prize pool of $80 converted at 92 rupees per US dollar.
- Prize pool: $80 in total, equal to about ₹7,360.
- Rank breakdown: the organisers have not published how the pool is divided between first place and any other positions.
It is worth being clear about what this is. The Impactathon is a competition with prize money rather than a grant, loan or equity investment, so nothing changes hands in the form of shares and there is no repayment involved.
The listed details also mention no follow-on funding, mentorship, cloud credits, incubation or other in-kind support — the reward on offer is the prize pool itself.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to CSC Summer Impactathon — Online Social-Good Hackathon, ₹7,360 Prize Pool, 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
CSC Summer Impactathon — Online Social-Good Hackathon, ₹7,360 Prize Pool is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹7,360. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the CSC Summer Impactathon?
It is a month-long, online-only build competition organised by The Webb Schools CSC, the computer science club at The Webb Schools. Participants create a project connected to a social cause and submit it through Devpost. The organisers describe it as beginner-friendly and open-ended, so you are not locked into a narrow problem statement.
How much prize money is on offer, and how is it distributed?
The total prize pool is $80, which comes to approximately ₹7,360 at an exchange rate of 92 rupees per US dollar. The programme's headline figure is therefore up to ₹7,360. The organisers have not published a breakdown showing what each placing receives, so there is no confirmed split between first, second or any further rank.
When does the hackathon run and what is the deadline?
The event opens on 9 July 2026 and finishes on 10 August 2026, giving participants roughly a month to build. The same date, 10 August 2026, is also the registration deadline, so you need to be signed up before the window closes. Because the format is open-ended, you can work at whatever pace suits you across that period.
Who is eligible to take part?
Anyone, anywhere. The Impactathon has no stated eligibility restrictions and invites a global field, which explicitly includes participants from India. There is no age, qualification or professional-experience bar, and you do not need to be part of a registered company to enter.
Is this suitable for students and first-time hackers?
Yes. The organisers position the event as beginner-friendly, and the listed audience covers students, early-career developers and anyone who wants to apply technology to social impact. With a full month available and no fixed sprint weekend, it is a reasonable first hackathon to attempt.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration?
No. Unlike many Indian government funding programmes, this hackathon does not require DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or any other certification. There is no company or entity requirement at all — you simply take part as an individual or a team.
Does the programme take equity or expect repayment?
No. This is a prize competition rather than an investment or lending programme, so there is no equity stake involved and nothing to repay. Nothing in the programme details mentions shares, a stake or a return of any kind.
What kind of project should I build?
The brief is deliberately open: your project should serve a social good purpose, and beyond that the format leaves the direction to you. That makes it suitable for a wide range of ideas. Do note that the published listing does not include a judging rubric, so the exact criteria used to compare entries have not been disclosed.
Is the event online or in person?
It is fully virtual. Everything happens over the internet through Devpost, which hosts the event and handles submissions, so there is no travel, venue or local presence requirement. Participants from India can take part on exactly the same terms as anyone else.
How and where do I register?
Registration is handled on the event's Devpost page at https://csc-summer-impactathon.devpost.com/. Complete your sign-up before the registration deadline of 10 August 2026, and submit your finished project through the same platform before the window closes.
How do I apply for CSC Summer Impactathon — Online Social-Good Hackathon, ₹7,360 Prize Pool?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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