MoAFW Agri AI Hackathon 2026 — Emerging Tech for Smarter Farming — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about MoAFW Agri AI Hackathon 2026 — Emerging Tech for Smarter Farming — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the funding amount offered?
Each winning team receives a cash prize of ₹3,00,000.
What is the application deadline?
Registrations close on 20 April 2026 at 11:59 PM. Registrations opened on 17 February 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
The hackathon is open to all teams that propose AI/data-driven solutions addressing one of the five problem tracks. Teams must comply with the detailed eligibility criteria (such as entity type, team size, and fees) published in the official guidelines on the hackathon portal.
Does the programme take equity?
No, this is a cash prize competition. No equity is taken from winning teams.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
The eligibility criteria do not mention DPIIT or MSME registration as a requirement. Please refer to the detailed guidelines for full requirements.
What are the focus areas of the hackathon?
The five focus areas are: crop patterns analysis using soil and geospatial data, multi-scheme dataset integration for beneficiary identification, seed availability and planning, pest risk monitoring and AI-based crop protection, and personalised agriculture services via AgriStack.
How and where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the official hackathon portal at https://moafw-ai.da.gov.in/HackRegister/HackRegister.
Who offers MoAFW Agri AI Hackathon 2026 — Emerging Tech for Smarter Farming?
MoAFW Agri AI Hackathon 2026 — Emerging Tech for Smarter Farming is offered by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for MoAFW Agri AI Hackathon 2026 — Emerging Tech for Smarter Farming?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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