Intellify 4.0

Intellify 4.0 is a national-level hackathon organised by Marwadi University. Building on the success of earlier editions, the event is designed to spark innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence among students. Participants get to solve real-world challenges using technology in a competitive, time-bound environment.

The hackathon offers dedicated tracks for Hardware and Software, along with broader categories like Software Innovation, Hardware Innovation, and Open Innovation. This allows teams to showcase a wide range of creative and technical projects.

The competition follows a multi-stage format. It begins with online screening rounds and culminates in an offline grand finale at Marwadi University. The key dates include registration by June 14, 2026, online rounds, and a final offline event scheduled for August 15–16, 2026.

• ₹3,40,000 cash prize pool
• Open to students across India
• Teams of 2-4 members
• Hardware and software tracks
• Multi-stage format

Intellify 4.0 is open to currently enrolled students from any recognised institution across India. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. Inter-college, inter-branch, and inter-specialisation teams are allowed. Participants from different academic years can also team up. All members must carry a valid college ID card during the final offline round.

Intellify 4.0 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Intellify 4.0 closed on 14 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• Total cash prize pool: ₹3,40,000.
• Prizes per track:
  • Winner: ₹1,00,000
  • 1st Runner-Up: ₹50,000
  • 2nd Runner-Up: ₹20,000

Intellify 4.0 is offered by Marwadi University, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by Marwadi University as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

The hackathon is conducted in multiple stages:

1. Registration Phase: Teams register online via the official portal.
2. Round 1 – Idea Submission / Problem Solving: Conducted online; participants submit their ideas or solutions.
3. Round 2 – Concept Demonstration: Shortlisted teams demonstrate their concepts online.
4. Final Round – Prototype Development & Presentation: An offline finale at Marwadi University where teams develop prototypes and present them to judges. The core hackathon event is held on August 15–16, 2026, including an opening ceremony, development phase, judging, final presentations, and a closing ceremony with result announcements.

Before you apply to Intellify 4.0, 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.

Intellify 4.0 is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹3.4L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.