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EnviroCast From Insight to Impact Hackathon — ₹56,250 Prize, Global — Frequently Asked Questions

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Answers to the questions founders most often ask about EnviroCast From Insight to Impact Hackathon — ₹56,250 Prize, Global — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.

Frequently asked questions

How much prize money does the winner get?

The winning project or projects receive a cash prize of about ₹56,250, which the organisers present as $625. It is a competition prize rather than a grant or an investment, so it comes with no strings attached.

When does the hackathon open and close?

The competition opens on 26 March 2026 and the final deadline for project submission is 21 May 2026. The hackathon runs online across that entire period, so teams can build at their own pace.

Who is eligible to take part?

Entry is open globally. Students, professionals and enthusiasts with an interest in engineering, technology and environmental problems can apply, either on their own or as part of a team.

Do I need a team, or can I enter alone?

Either works. Individual entries and team entries are both accepted, and no explicit limit on team size is stated. The organisers do encourage participants to form teams and collaborate on their projects.

What kinds of projects fit the brief?

The competition is built around three broad themes: open-ended innovation, solutions that improve productivity, and initiatives driving social good. Within that, engineering work on environmental sustainability and other global challenges is well within scope.

Is the hackathon online or in person?

It is fully online. Participants work remotely from anywhere in the world, which means there is no travel requirement and no restriction based on where a team happens to be based.

Does EnviroCast take equity in the winning project?

No. The award is cash prize money, so there is no equity stake, no shares issued and nothing to repay later.

Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply?

No such requirement is listed for this hackathon. It is a global online competition run by EnviroCast, so Indian startup registration credentials are not part of the entry criteria.

How do I apply and where do I submit my project?

Both steps happen on the official Devpost page for the hackathon at https://from-insight-to-impact.devpost.com/. You register there first, then submit your finished project on the same platform before 21 May 2026.

How are entries judged and what happens after submission?

Once the deadline passes, projects go through a judging stage and then a decision stage. Entries are weighed on originality, on impact and on engineering execution, and the winning project or projects are announced with the cash prize.

What is the application deadline for EnviroCast From Insight to Impact Hackathon — ₹56,250 Prize, Global?

The application deadline for EnviroCast From Insight to Impact Hackathon — ₹56,250 Prize, Global is Closed (21 May 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.

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