OSF Hackathon 2026 — ₹50,000+ Online National Hackathon — Frequently Asked Questions

The organisers have announced a total prize pool of ₹50,000+, described as up to ₹50,000, which is distributed among the winning teams as cash prizes. The exact breakdown by rank or category has not been published, so it is not possible to say in advance how much an individual winner would receive.

The build window runs from June 3 to June 15, 2026. Registration closes on June 15, 2026, which is also the submission deadline, so you need to register and submit your project within that same window.

The hackathon is open to Indian nationals. It is designed for students, developers, AI builders and startup founders, including founders of early-stage ventures, so both first-time builders and people already working on a startup can enter.

Both options are allowed. Solo participants and teams are welcome, and OSF has not specified any team-size restriction, so there is no fixed minimum or maximum number of members you must have.

No age restriction has been mentioned by the organisers. Eligibility is framed around Indian students, developers, AI builders and startup founders rather than a specific age bracket.

Yes. Registration is free, and applications are made through the official Internshala competition page at https://internshala.com/competitions/osf-hackathon-2026/. There is no entry fee to compete for the prize pool.

No. This is a competition with cash prizes, not an investment or funding scheme, so the awards do not involve taking a stake or any ownership in what you build or in your startup.

No. The hackathon is open to students and individual developers as well as founders, so there is no requirement for a registered company, DPIIT-recognised startup status or MSME registration to participate.

Yes. OSF Hackathon 2026 is a fully online national hackathon. Participants work remotely and submit their projects by the deadline, which means you can take part from anywhere in India without travelling.

Applications go through the official Internshala competition page for OSF Hackathon 2026, linked here: https://internshala.com/competitions/osf-hackathon-2026/. Simply complete the free registration before the June 15, 2026 closing date and submit your project within the event window.