Hack The Mind

Hack The Mind is a 24-hour social-impact hackathon organised by EFO NSUT in partnership with Team Eklavya. Participants create technology solutions that tackle real-world social problems, aiming to improve communities through innovative projects.

The competition has high starting-point. Anyone passionate about leveraging technology for social good is welcome. Ideal for students, developers, designers, and innovators who want to create tangible community impact.

Themes cover: healthcare accessibility, education for underprivileged communities, cyber safety for citizens, environmental sustainability, smart public services, and support platforms for farmers & local workers.

The competition has two rounds: Round 1 requires an online PPT submission from April 1 to May 8, 2026. Shortlisted teams advance to the Final Round – an offline 24-hour hackathon on May 23-24, 2026, at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) campus in New Delhi.

A prize pool worth ₹70,000 is awarded to winners and runners-up, including courses, gift hampers, and vouchers. Winning teams also get an opportunity to work on a real project and receive potential funding support to further develop their solutions.

Register by April 28, 2026 via the official Unstop page. Submit PPT by May 8, 2026. Join the official WhatsApp group for updates.

• 24-hour offline hackathon at NSUT Delhi on May 23-24, 2026.
• Prize pool worth ₹70,000 including courses, hampers, and vouchers.
• Focus on six social-impact themes: healthcare, education, cyber safety, environment, smart services, and farmer/local worker support.
• Open to all – no prior experience required; ideal for students and innovators.
• Round 1 online PPT submission window: April 1 – May 8, 2026.
• Winners get opportunity to work on a real project and potential funding support.

Open to teams of 2-4 members. Particularly suited for students and innovators across India who are passionate about social impact. No restrictions on discipline or background but solutions should target one of the provided themes.

Hack The Mind is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Hack The Mind closed on 28 Apr 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• Prize pool worth ₹70,000 (includes courses, gift hampers, and vouchers).
• Opportunity to work on a real project after winning.
• Potential funding support to further develop the winning solution.

Hack The Mind is offered by NSUT Delhi, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by NSUT Delhi as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Round 1: Online PPT submission from April 1 to May 8, 2026. Evaluation criteria not detailed but presumably based on problem definition, innovation, impact, and feasibility.

Round 2 (Final): Shortlisted teams participate in an offline 24-hour hackathon at NSUT Delhi on May 23-24, 2026. Teams build a working prototype/presentation. Winners selected by judges based on implementation, social impact potential, and alignment with themes.

Before you apply to Hack The Mind, 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.

Hack The Mind is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹70,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.