Hack Fusion 2026 — ₹10,000 Hackathon at VETIAS Erode
One-day idea-pitching hackathon hosted by VETIAS in Erode on 7 August 2026, with 12 tech and business tracks and a ₹10,000 cash prize on offer.
- Funding amount
- ₹10,000 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (7 Aug 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Hack Fusion 2026 is a single-day hackathon hosted by VET Institute of Arts and Science (VETIAS) on its campus in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Competitors get one day to place technology and business concepts in front of a judging panel, with entries spread across 12 separate tracks and a ₹10,000 cash prize at stake.
The competition is built for students and early-stage innovators who are interested in technology or entrepreneurship. You can enter on your own or as part of a team — the organisers have published no team-size limit or other entry restrictions, and describe the event as open to all.
Everything is in person and takes place on 7 August 2026. There is no online or multi-round phase: you register through the official Internshala competition page, turn up at the VETIAS campus on the day, and present your idea to the judges.
Registration remains open right up to the day of the event, so there is no earlier cut-off to plan around. The Internshala competition listing is the source of record for the latest details.
Highlights
- One-day, in-person hackathon at VETIAS, Erode, Tamil Nadu on 7 August 2026.
- ₹10,000 cash prize for the winning entry.
- 12 tracks spanning technology and business ideas.
- Open to all — students and early-stage innovators can enter solo or as a team.
- Entries are accepted right up to the day of the event through Internshala.
Who can apply
Eligibility for Hack Fusion 2026 is deliberately broad — the organisers describe the event as open to all, with no stated restrictions on who can take part.
- Stage: students and early-stage innovators are the intended audience. There is no requirement to be incorporated, funded or revenue-generating.
- Teams vs individuals: you may register either alone or with a team. No specific team size has been published.
- Sector: entries span 12 technology and business tracks, so you do not need to belong to any particular industry.
- Location: the hackathon is held in person at VETIAS in Erode, Tamil Nadu, so you must be able to attend on the day.
- Registrations: neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration is listed as a requirement.
Hack Fusion 2026 — ₹10,000 Hackathon at VETIAS Erode 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 Hack Fusion 2026 — ₹10,000 Hackathon at VETIAS Erode closed on 7 Aug 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
₹10,000 in cash is the total prize pool for Hack Fusion 2026, awarded after the day's pitches.
- The reward is prize money from a competition rather than a grant, loan or equity investment.
- No equity stake in your idea or venture is mentioned anywhere in the programme details.
- Beyond the cash, the value on offer is the chance to pitch a technology or business concept to a panel of judges, with entries grouped into 12 tracks.
- The organisers have not published a breakdown of how the ₹10,000 is divided between winners.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Assessment happens live on the day rather than through written application rounds.
- Register: submit your entry on the official Internshala competition page before the event date.
- Attend: be present at the VETIAS campus in Erode on 7 August 2026 for the one-day hackathon.
- Pitch: present your technology or business idea to the panel of judges. Entries are grouped into 12 tracks.
- Prize: the judges' chosen winner receives the ₹10,000 cash prize.
The organisers have not published a scoring rubric or the number of judging rounds, so treat the pitch to the panel as the deciding element.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Hack Fusion 2026 — ₹10,000 Hackathon at VETIAS Erode, 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
Hack Fusion 2026 — ₹10,000 Hackathon at VETIAS Erode is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹10,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hack Fusion 2026?
It is a one-day hackathon run by VET Institute of Arts and Science (VETIAS) at its Erode campus in Tamil Nadu. Participants present technology and business ideas to a panel of judges, with entries competing across 12 tracks for a ₹10,000 cash prize.
How much prize money does Hack Fusion 2026 offer?
The total cash prize is ₹10,000. That is the full published prize pool, and the organisers have not indicated how the amount is split among winners. It is a competition prize rather than a grant or loan.
When is the application deadline, and when is the event?
There is no separate early deadline — entries are accepted right up to the day of the hackathon, which is 7 August 2026. The event itself is a single day, held on that same date, so the closing point and the event day coincide.
Who is eligible to participate?
The event is open to all. It is aimed at students and early-stage innovators with an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. The organisers have not listed any sector, stage, age or institutional restrictions.
Can I enter alone, or do I need a team?
Either format works. Teams and individual participants are both permitted, and no particular team size has been specified in the programme details.
What are the 12 tracks in the competition?
The event covers 12 tracks that range widely across technology and business domains. The individual track names are not listed in the available programme details, so the Internshala competition page is the place to confirm them.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to take part?
No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration appears as a requirement. Since participation is open to all, including students, formal business registrations of any kind are not part of the eligibility criteria.
Does the programme take equity in my idea or venture?
No equity is mentioned anywhere in the programme details. Hack Fusion 2026 is a competition with a cash prize, not an investment programme, so there is no stake taken in what you pitch.
Is the hackathon online or in person?
It is an in-person event. Participants gather at the VET Institute of Arts and Science campus in Erode, Tamil Nadu, on 7 August 2026 and present their ideas to the judges there. No online participation option is mentioned.
How do I apply for Hack Fusion 2026?
Applications go through the official Internshala competition page for Hack Fusion 2026, which is linked on this page. You can register any time before the event date.
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