Hackfluence 2026

Hackfluence 2026 is a national-level online innovation challenge for Engineering and B-School students, jointly organized by CodeBenders and Dropp. This hackathon brings together innovators, creators, developers, marketers, and entrepreneurs to solve real-world challenges in AI, creator economy, digital marketing, social commerce, creator monetization, and brand–creator collaborations.

The hackathon runs entirely online from June 10 to June 21, 2026. It features two tracks: an Engineering Track focused on building working prototypes, and a B-School Track focused on business solutions. Themes include Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Creator Tools, Creator Economy, Digital Marketing, Social Commerce, Brand–Creator Collaboration, Creator Growth & Monetization, Influencer Discovery & Campaign Management, and Solutions for Challenges Faced by Creators and Brands.

Participating teams can have 2 to 4 members. Individual participants may also apply and will be matched with a team. The competition is open to Indian engineering and B-school students.

• ₹26,000 prize pool
• Internship opportunity for best team
• Open to Indian engineering & B-school students
• Teams of 2-4 members
• National-level online innovation challenge

Open to Indian engineering and B-school students. Teams of 2–4 members. Individual participants can apply and will be matched with a team.

Hackfluence 2026 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Hackfluence 2026 closed on 18 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• Total cash prize pool of ₹26,000, distributed as: 1st Prize ₹10,000, 2nd Prize ₹7,000, 3rd Prize ₹5,000, 4th Prize ₹3,000, 5th Prize ₹1,000.
• The best-performing team receives an internship opportunity.
• 6th and 7th positions receive exclusive goodies and swags.
• Engineering Track participants receive mentorship.
• All finalists receive certificates.

Hackfluence 2026 is offered by Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

The hackathon has a structured multi-round selection process:

• Round 1 – Idea/PPT Submission (June 17–18): All teams submit their idea or PPT.
• Round 2 – Mentorship & Refinement (June 19, Engineering Track only): Selected Engineering Track teams receive mentorship and refine their prototypes.
• Grand Finale (June 21, both tracks): Engineering Track teams present their working prototypes; B-School Track teams present their business solutions. Winners are selected based on their presentations.

All rounds are conducted online.

Before you apply to Hackfluence 2026, 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.

Hackfluence 2026 is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹26,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.