Digital India Hackathon 2026 — ₹2,50,000 Prize Pool at SNIST Hyderabad — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Digital India Hackathon 2026 — ₹2,50,000 Prize Pool at SNIST Hyderabad — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much prize money is on offer?
The competition carries a cash prize pool of ₹2,50,000 in total, with individual prize amounts of up to ₹2.5L. That pool is shared among the winning teams.
What is the deadline to apply?
Your tech abstract has to be submitted by July 5, 2026. That date is the cut-off for the submission round, ahead of the hackathon itself.
When and where does the hackathon take place?
The event runs for three days, from July 9 to July 11, 2026, and is hosted by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) in Hyderabad.
Who is eligible to participate?
The hackathon is open to Indian participants, and the listing specifically names students, developers and innovators. There is no requirement to be a registered company or a funded startup.
Can I enter alone, or do I need a team?
The listing does not specify a team size, so no minimum or maximum is stated. What is clear is the entry route: a team registers and submits a tech abstract.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration?
Neither is mentioned anywhere in the listing. This is a hackathon aimed at students and individual innovators rather than registered business entities.
Does the hackathon take equity in my idea or venture?
No. This is a prize competition, and the winnings are cash prizes. Nothing in the listing points to equity, repayment or a revenue share.
What do I need to submit with my application?
You need to register and file a tech abstract describing the solution you intend to build. The abstract is what gets evaluated during the shortlisting round.
How are teams selected and judged?
Technical abstracts are evaluated first to shortlist teams. Shortlisted teams then build prototypes at the event and present them, with judging criteria provided upon registration.
How do I apply?
Register and file your tech abstract through the official Internshala competition page for the Digital India Hackathon 2026. Make sure it is in before July 5, 2026.
Who offers Digital India Hackathon 2026 — ₹2,50,000 Prize Pool at SNIST Hyderabad?
Digital India Hackathon 2026 — ₹2,50,000 Prize Pool at SNIST Hyderabad is offered by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, a startup incubator. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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